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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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My new Panther G
Bus
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 04:06 AM UTC
Hey guys!This is my new model,a Tamiya Panther G-Late.The kit is OTB,except for the grills,wich I scratchbuilt.Was a real pleasure building this tank,it has a great fit,and the level of detail is good too!This is my first model since July,but now I´m on vacacions,so I´ll build a lot!!Hope you enjoy it!
Any comments or critics are always welcome!!
Ps-The pics are not in my gallery yet,I´ll put when I found some more space


















HILBERT
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 04:31 AM UTC
Nice build, are the tracks vinyl?
Nice flag too, how did you make that??

Lovely panther great work!

Bus
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 04:53 AM UTC

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Nice build, are the tracks vinyl?
Nice flag too, how did you make that??


Thanks Hilbert!Those tracks are vinil!
I print the flag from a web site,then I reduced to the right scale,apply a matt coat and put some pastels too
Teacher
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 04:59 AM UTC
Nice job! Nice weathering, I particularly like the edges of the torch cut plates, and the gash on the glacis where it's been hit by a round. The boot prints are nice! I am gonna nitpick though 'cos you'd think we weren't paying attention if we didn't! The scratches on the drivers hatch appear a tad overdone and 'non' random? A nice build though...well done!

Vinnie
HILBERT
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 05:23 AM UTC

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Thanks Hilbert!Those tracks are vinil!
I print the flag from a web site,then I reduced to the right scale,apply a matt coat and put some pastels too


Thanks, that is very easy to make, isn't it?

I'm building a Panther too, but the sparetracks aren't so good as I would
Maby I can camouflage that with some foliage.
i made the Panther from dragon, oke it isn't a Panther G, but an A.

Have you seen the pics of it??
If not they are in my gallery.
Have you (maby) any commends?

And have you drill out the gun? not the main but the other gun

But still is it a nice tank

Bus
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 07:38 AM UTC
Thanks guys!
Hilbert-Yes,it is easy to do it!Way better than painting one!
Your Panther looks very good too!!I just think a little weathering on it will make it look even better!
How old are you?I saw your pic,you must young too!I´m 18
Bus
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 07:40 AM UTC
Ops!No,I didnt drill the MG..
3442
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 07:43 AM UTC

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I saw your pic,you must young too!I´m 18


iam in the lead with only 15 years of age!

antonio, if you are lackign of space and wondering what to get me as a late christmas project, that panther would sure do the thing. awsome camo, awsome tracks and nice paint chipping!

Frank
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 07:55 AM UTC
yo antonio,
Nice tank you have up there nice camo, nice chipped and very nice weathering. Maybe you could make the tracks a little more rusty.

@3442

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iam in the lead with only 15 years of age!

You think you are in the lead I'm also 15 years old. But a little while ago a boy registered who was 10 years old.

Greetz Rob!
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 08:03 AM UTC
Hi BUS!
As said to you on the other forum, your model is very atractive, keep doing the excellent job ok?
Just a suggestion: Why don´t you take your tank for an stroll on a park? for dust I mean! It´s because I like the tanks dirties and filthies...
Chers
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 08:26 AM UTC
BUS -

Outstanding Panther G! The detailing and weathering are very well done and authentic looking. You've given me some great ideas, examples to go by when I start my Tamiya Panther G for "Ardennes" Campaign. Sure you wouldn't want to add a crew figure or put in a diorama? It would look terrific. Thanks for the truly inspirational work!

Blade48mrd
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 09:53 AM UTC
Bus,
Nice work. I especially ;like the paint finish. Is the Flag lead foil? Keep up the Good work. Todd
Bus
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 09:54 AM UTC
Thanks for all the suggestions!!
Blade-I´m building this for a dio!A tank has to be with his crew!!
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 11:15 AM UTC
Hi Bus, I see you have made another excellent example of german armor. I love the chipping and paint work. Is this one going on a diorama too? Keep us posted. Kevin
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 11:44 AM UTC
That is one great Panther Antonio: You show alot of attention to detail, nice job on the screens. And your damage is subtle without being over done. One small point would be the tools/chain seem to be newer then the tank itself, although this could be explained the the crew simply got new tools. Anyway nice job, I'm looking forward to the dio.


Bruce
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 01:37 PM UTC
Thanks for all the comments!
Rotor Head-No,I print the flag from a web site,then I reduced to the right scale.
Jackhammer-Thanks friend!I´ll put this one into a dio too!I´ll start to work it out and I´ll keep you posted!
Puma112
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 01:44 PM UTC
Wonderful build. Love the paint job. Like the damage too, but have a question and a comment.

How did you do the damage?

If it was solid type shot, then would not the damage be longer and not so round?

Still a great job!!!




Tracy
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 01:49 PM UTC
nice looking model,excellent job!!!!!
Frag
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 02:23 PM UTC
Antonio,

Very nice Panther. Your camo paint is awesome and I really like your attention to detail. The shot damage and front fender damage adds a lot to the model too. Keep up the great work!
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2005 - 03:43 PM UTC
Good job, I just finished mine..very similar, not as wheathered..
Sensei
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 04:24 AM UTC
excellent tank, one thing i noticed is that the flag is dirtier than the tank, so i would add more dirt and thats it, othervise i like it!

Bus
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 04:28 AM UTC
Thanks everybody!That´s the reason I love to show my models around here!There are always critics,comments and suggestions...and that keeps me going!I took note of every suggestion and I´ll try to work them out!Thanks
ShermiesRule
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 04:28 AM UTC
Nice job. I think the camo looks great. To me the most difficult part with German tanks is camo. Since I don't have an airbrush getting the soft edges is very hard for me.
HILBERT
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 05:10 AM UTC

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Thanks guys!
Hilbert-Yes,it is easy to do it!Way better than painting one!
Your Panther looks very good too!!I just think a little weathering on it will make it look even better!
How old are you?I saw your pic,you must young too!I´m 18



I'm 15 years old, now is my Panther already weathert


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Thanks everybody!That´s the reason I love to show my models around here!There are always critics,comments and suggestions...and that keeps me going!I took note of every suggestion and I´ll try to work them out!Thanks



That's the spirit :-) :-)

Bus
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Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:48 AM UTC

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That's the spirit


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