Takom Blitz Panzer III N

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Right then, me 1, shelf...well let's not go there.

I'm told the Blitz kits were introduced by Takom as simplified models that could be done in a weekend to compete with Tamiya and their legendary swift, well fitting offerings. I suppose if you did not leave the bench for 48 hours it could be done but this model stretched out to a week long build due to bad fit, most everything needed drill and file work before the parts could go where they were supposed to.

Mind, now, this did turn out to be an acceptable model but getting it there was more involved than I'd have guessed when I first opened the box. Anyway here's the little beastie











Gotta clean and organize the work room before I start anything else it's a wretched mess

[mustang1989]

I may have to tackle one of these Takom armor builds if they are that simplified. I've got a Suyata 1/48 Panzer and that thing is SCARY!!!!

Great job on this one Mark. Turned out very well buddy!!!

[chromdome35]

Looks Great!!!

Thats the 2nd post today (the other was in a FB Group) I've seen lamenting the fit of Takom kits.

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Thanks gents

Joe they are not, at least this one was not

CD 'tis a sad truth. As said before and in other places they are well molded but take more time and effort. They are great for file practice however

[mustang1989]

Dec 10, 2022 10:14:02 GMT -5 reserve said:

Thanks gents

Joe they are not, at least this one was not

CD 'tis a sad truth. As said before and in other places they are well molded but take more time and effort. They are great for file practice however

Well, that's a bummer. I've been looking to try an armor build but don't like the complexity of them. Gonna have to bite the bullet and just do it.

[reserve]

Do yourself a favor and find a Tamiya kit, it'll save you much pain if it's gonna be your first armor kit. Make it something with molds manufactured 1990 to present as they fit like a dream. I'd recommend their Panzer III L #35215 or their Cromwell Mk IV #36221 off the top of my head as both are relatively inexpensive and a breeze to build (I've built them both).

A word of warning however, you do one of these and you'll never look at AMT the same way again

[mustang1989]

Dec 10, 2022 10:32:54 GMT -5 reserve said:

Do yourself a favor and find a Tamiya kit, it'll save you much pain if it's gonna be your first armor kit. Make it something with molds manufactured 1990 to present as they fit like a dream. I'd recommend their Panzer III L #35215 or their Cromwell Mk IV #36221 off the top of my head as both are relatively inexpensive and a breeze to build (I've built them both).

A word of warning however, you do one of these and you'll never look at AMT the same way again

LOL!! I've already put together a Tammy 262 and a 190 D-9 and know all too well about how well they go together. Just wished they would start turning out some classic muscle cars. lol 

[Steve Zuleski]

Dec 10, 2022 10:35:57 GMT -5 mustang1989 said:

Just wished they would start turning out some classic muscle cars. lol 

Hey Joe, these are just like cars,...........they just got more wheels. Ya, ya,..that's it, more wheels, HA!

Fine build, Mark!

[Leon]

`Very nicely done Mark!

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As I was looking at your model it dawned on me that thing is HEAVY, well in appearances anyway. Your tracks tracks (  say What?) really  show off that effect well.  Oh, and the model is nothing to sneeze at eather, Good job all around.

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Thanks gents

PD yes tanks tend to be heavy and to reflect this I've lately been using air dry clay for where I want track and tire impressions. Once dry I just blend it in with garden dirt.

The great thing about the clay is it's soft for about 20 minutes post application, very easy to make impressions with the model itself and your model will not stick to it.

[Tobi]

Nice one. Haven't seen one finished before.

I bought four or five when they came out, due to their low price and for conversion purposes.

[reserve]

Thank you sir

[rbaer]

Looks good Mark, as usual!

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Thanks Russ

[Tojo72]

Nice work as usual Mark,great scene

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Thanks Anthony