DennisM
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Post by DennisM on Nov 7, 2014 20:59:42 GMT -5
Some old friends of mine started a group build so of course I had to shelve all of my other projects and get this going. It is Dragons 1/35 Panzer IIIN which will be done as a vehicle getting ready for the battle of Kursk. I spared everybody the construction of another Panzer III and I am starting this by wrapping up the construction. I have a few more hours and it will be ready for primer. I would have been done sooner but I got really frustrated with the PE. It is still beyond my abilities. I will keep on trying though. Anyway here is a picture of the side that is nearly done. I have a good block of time tomorrow to get the other side and the turret finished. I also realize the the track is on backwards and that will be taken care of later. Thanks for looking, Dennis  |
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Post by Leon on Nov 7, 2014 21:11:42 GMT -5
Nice work on the Panzer Dennis!Looking good.
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Post by TRM on Nov 7, 2014 21:12:59 GMT -5
Coolness Dennis!! Me likey the Pz. II's!!  Looks like a fine build my friend!! Looking forward to the color flying about!! |
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Post by Deano on Nov 7, 2014 21:38:28 GMT -5
Very nice clean build , the Kursk subject is one of my favs .... bring on zi paint!
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Post by tobias5555 on Nov 8, 2014 1:15:03 GMT -5
Nice and clean build.
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Post by elco on Nov 8, 2014 1:34:09 GMT -5
Nice panzer indeed, a good base for some magic!!
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Post by dierk on Nov 8, 2014 5:58:58 GMT -5
Oh yes - the cursed PE! I feel your pain. All those tool-clamps are a good reason for me to stay away from German armour rofl-roll
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Post by wing_nut on Nov 8, 2014 8:29:38 GMT -5
Nice clean looking build. Gonna look sweet painted.
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DennisM
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Post by DennisM on Nov 8, 2014 11:48:53 GMT -5
Thanks everybody! I just successfully did the most complex piece of PE I have ever done in my life! This is for the jack. Unfortunately I have to do another one just like it   |
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Post by richardcraig on Nov 8, 2014 12:27:54 GMT -5
Great job so far .. Hey if I can get away with using the plastic parts , I rather use them than to get frustrated with my fat fingers and PE . Many times just some thinning out the plastic parts will do the trick.. On the tools what I do now is just add the PE handles to the plastic blob on the tools. Works for me and I keep my sanity (some may disagree)
Keep the pictures coming !
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 8, 2014 12:47:52 GMT -5
Nice choice of subject Dennis, looking forward to seeing it move into the paint/weathering stages!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 8, 2014 12:59:39 GMT -5
Looking great... Kursk is one of my fav subjects! You definitely have my attention!
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DennisM
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Post by DennisM on Jan 18, 2015 10:57:38 GMT -5
Sorry that it has been a while since I have posted an update. I have finally finished construction and I am ready to start getting this thing ready for paint. Next time I am going to be very careful about taking on too much PE as it kind of turned me off. I know I just need to practice and I will come to love it, but until then more plastic less brass for me. Anyway here it is before I start disassembling it again.        After I get it apart I am going to try Vallejo red primer on it to see how it works. Thanks for looking Dennis |
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Post by wouter on Jan 18, 2015 12:44:08 GMT -5
nice looking pz III mate, gotta love these Dragon PzIII's, they are great kits! Now the fun can really start!
Cheers
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 18, 2015 12:58:37 GMT -5
Real nice work,a nice clean build.
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Post by richardcraig on Jan 18, 2015 17:20:18 GMT -5
love it!
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 19, 2015 17:56:51 GMT -5
Some nice work there Dennis, look forward to seeing it with paint on.
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Post by DennisM on Jan 19, 2015 21:08:07 GMT -5
Thanks all! Well a miracle has happened and I have put some paint to plastic. I was anxious to try out my new bottle of Vallejo Acrylic primer so I busted out the AK-47 of airbrushes, the Pasche Model H.  I have more expensive airbrushes but I find this is the best for putting down a very thin, consistent layer with almost zero tip drying. I love this thing. I have heard that some have had trouble with the finish when working with this primer but I saw Rob's video on how to use it and thought I would give it a try. I have to say that I got a very smooth finish and I am happy with it. I decided to try the turret first (I knocked a tool clip off the hull)  The armor skirts are made out of aluminum and I wasn't sure how it would take. I need not have worried.  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 19, 2015 21:18:11 GMT -5
Dennis! Nice work on the primer,looks as smooth as a baby's butt.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 19, 2015 23:59:49 GMT -5
Looking great... always liked the look of Pz III with short gun!
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DennisM
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Post by DennisM on Jan 24, 2015 9:56:37 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! Just a little update to show that I am making some progress. I just about have the priming finished. Once that is totally done I will do some pre-shading before the first Dunkelgelb base coat.    |
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Post by Leon on Jan 24, 2015 10:06:26 GMT -5
Nice work on the priming Dennis!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 25, 2015 17:50:35 GMT -5
Looking good primed... looking forward to next update!
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Post by DeafStuG on Jan 27, 2015 17:25:26 GMT -5
Very nice work.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 28, 2015 0:14:55 GMT -5
ah the best part has begun. Nice clean work on this one.
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DennisM
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Post by DennisM on Feb 9, 2015 16:34:34 GMT -5
It is really starting to get fun now. I have been sneaking in a little here and there and have the hull painted the base color. I should be able to get the loose stuff like the roadwheels and the shurzen done over the next few days. I am planning what I am going to do after the base coat is totally finished. Here is where it stands for now.   Dennis |
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Post by Leon on Feb 9, 2015 16:39:55 GMT -5
Looking good with the base coat on Dennis.
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reserve
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Post by reserve on Feb 10, 2015 8:35:03 GMT -5
PE, PE I mostly hate the stuff and will use plastic instead, especially the really tiny stuff. This is supposed to be fun, after all. That being said, you've sure done a bang up job on this one it's a beauty already
Regards,
Mark
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 10, 2015 8:51:09 GMT -5
Nice to see the base color on. Also glad you liked the primer. Main thing to remember with acrylics is low pressure and light coats. I always get a nice Matt and smooth finish this way.
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Post by petros on Feb 10, 2015 10:38:30 GMT -5
Nice one! Really decent work! Looking forward for more!
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Looks like a fine build my friend!! Looking forward to the color flying about!!
