Dupes (Marc) 1/48 Tamiya Panther G

[406 Silverado]

There are some really great armor builds on this site and every time I see one I am just amazed by the amount of talent that goes into bringing one of these beauties to life. What really stops me in my tracks (no pun intended) is when I see a build in some of the smaller scales that looks like a larger scale version of any given subject. That is exactly what Marc did here with this build. The paint, weathering and detailing that went into this model is nothing short of a true labor of love. You done good on this one Marc ol' buddy. 

The Build Thread: 1/48 Tamiya Panther G

[dupes]

Shoot, Joe. I'm glad you like it so much! I'm certainly happy with how the paint came out (especially in 1/48). As usual, I can see a few things after the fact that I would love to fix!

[sharp]

Very nice airbrush work Dupes!   Looks great!! I need to give this military modeling a try one day. Looks like a lot of fun!

[TJ]

Well deserved. The scheme is really cool.

[Tojo72]

Great work,it was good to have you along in my Panther Group Build

[406 Silverado]

Apr 5, 2024 16:41:55 GMT -5 dupes said:

Shoot, Joe. I'm glad you like it so much! I'm certainly happy with how the paint came out (especially in 1/48). As usual, I can see a few things after the fact that I would love to fix!

  When it comes to armor, I really enjoy these smaller scale builds, especially the later kits due to the fact that there's so much detail packed into them these days. I can definitely relate to things that need to be addressed after I'm "done" with a build as I'm the guy that'll look at completed build months down the line and go "DOH.....How did I miss THAT??!!" 

[406 Silverado]

Apr 5, 2024 19:31:01 GMT -5 sharp said:

Very nice airbrush work Dupes!   Looks great!! I need to give this military modeling a try one day. Looks like a lot of fun!

  Uh-Oh......you done let the cat out of the bag now Mike......

[Joe Rix]

That is a very well deserved honor Marc. Your awesome panther is worthy of being featured. You certainly gave me plenty of tips and inspiration with that build. Yes, I am still working on mine. Bravo!

[handiabled]

Great work on this Marc! The paint work looks sensational

[maverick]

Simply stunning! Nicely done. And at 1/48 scale to boot!!! I would be cross eyed at the end the build. Love it!!

[dupes]

Thanks all around, fellas! The ambush schemes certainly tend to be eye catching. You guys are going to make me build a lot more 1/48 armor, I can tell. Hahaha.

[dupes]

Apr 5, 2024 19:31:01 GMT -5 sharp said:

I need to give this military modeling a try one day.

DO IT

[kyledehart5]

Brilliant build and paint work as everyone has said. Very well deserved.

[406 Silverado]

Apr 6, 2024 14:42:47 GMT -5 dupes said:

Apr 5, 2024 19:31:01 GMT -5 sharp said:

I need to give this military modeling a try one day.

DO IT

Atta way to egg em on Marc!!

[fox]

Outstanding work! I'm not a really big Armour man but that's the best Panther I've seen in a long time. I get tired of seeing the tired, worn-out battle weary tanks. 

Stay safe.
Jim 

[dupes]

Apr 22, 2024 19:33:38 GMT -5 fox said:

Outstanding work! I'm not a really big Armour man but that's the best Panther I've seen in a long time. I get tired of seeing the tired, worn-out battle weary tanks. 

Stay safe.
Jim 

Thanks Jim! While I think there's a bit more weathering in person versus in my pics, I'm in the same boat. I prefer my tanks to be not completely trashed. This took 1st in out-of-box armor at the contest I went to last week!

[fox]

That's the way I build most of my models. They look a little used, not just out the factory doors and not worn out. Planes, cars, ships all done the same unless it is something special.

Stay safe.
Jim 

[robbo]

This looks very nice indeed