Anthony's Dragon Panther D Gotter done !!!

[Tojo72]

Here is my procedure for Dragon Magic Tracks.First I lay out the whole run,87 links minus 1 or 2 for flexibility,then I brush them all with Tamiya Extra Thin and wait 25 minutes to partially dry.



Then I flex them all around the sprockets and roadwheels and mold them to the proper sag,cotton balls hold them in place,the Panther is probably one of the easiest tanks for this as there is plenty of room to work,although those shurzen hangers gave a little grief.




I allow it to dry over night,then carefully remove the tread,then I basecoat with my favorite track color Tamiya XF-84 Dark Iron.After washing and weathering with pigments,I reinstall and glue to the tank.

[stikpusher]

Looks real good Tony! Where do you do the final connection? On the bottom run somewhere, or in particular spot?

[Tojo72]

Jul 23, 2023 14:48:14 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Looks real good Tony! Where do you do the final connection? On the bottom run somewhere, or in particular spot?

Thanks
I always close it on the bottom run,a little paint and pigment blend it real nice

[Joe Rix]

The tracks look great Tony. Thanks for the play by play. I also like the recommendation of the Tamiya dark iron. I'll be getting myself some.

[406 Silverado]

I saw this yesterday and meant to comment on it, thought I did, and now in coming back to it see that I didn't. It must be the South Tx heat or something Tony.

I've gotta tell you, this seems like one of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks to armor building in this scale that I've seen....but it has to be the most rewarding feeling when it's all assembled like this. These came together VERY well. Looking forward to the whole weathering process on these.

[Leon]

Tracks came out great Tony!

[Tojo72]

Well I attached the tracks and shurzen and added some chipping,the vehicle is pretty much done just need to get busy on the figures,I'm waiting for some paints for them,thanks for following along.

[deafpanzer]

Once again I really like the camo job!!! I always like the look of missing skirts...

[stikpusher]

Oh man, the looks excellent outdoors! Great work on the finishing stages of painting & weathering.

[Tojo72]

Thank you both,I find the best shots seem to be daylight without direct sun

[Leon]

That turned out great! Those outdoor shots make a big difference.

[Tobi]

The upper track run is resting nicely on the third road wheel from the front end as it should do on a Panther. 👍

[reserve]

Well done sir. It's been years since I've used Tragic Tracks...probably what's keeping me away from the Dragon Panzer II in the stash

[chromdome35]

Very nicely done, the chipping looks really good.

[Tojo72]

Jul 30, 2023 16:00:01 GMT -5 reserve said:

Well done sir. It's been years since I've used Tragic Tracks...probably what's keeping me away from the Dragon Panzer II in the stash

Yeah well those tiny Panzer II tracks will give me pause too,I actually have a set for a Panzer I !!!

[hasenpfeffer]

Nice job! Everything looks great. I really like how the extra track links turned out. That subtle color variation is sweet.

The MENG kit also provides for this tank, with red numbers. (They don't look too red to me in the photos.. but they are b/w of course.)

[Joe Rix]

Bravo on crossing the finish line Tony. Man, you did one heck of an incredible job on your Panther. Your finished product looks authentic as can be. I am really impressed with your camouflaging and weathering. Well done mt friend.

[Tojo72]

Aug 1, 2023 20:21:13 GMT -5 Joe Rix said:

Bravo on crossing the finish line Tony. Man, you did one heck of an incredible job on your Panther. Your finished product looks authentic as can be. I am really impressed with your camouflaging and weathering. Well done mt friend.

Thanks Joe,not quite there yet working on the figures

[406 Silverado]

Whadda site that is Tony! I realize that you're not 100% done with this one yet but dang it man that looks good so far.

[Tojo72]

Calling this one done,very happy with the result,except for the SS pea camo,just too small for me,but otherwise I do like the way the figures came out and their position on the tank.
Thanks for following along,and the encouragement.

[406 Silverado]

Man.....what a beauty! Your camo and weathering on that vehicle came out brilliantly IMO. I hear what you're saying about the "pea camo" on the troopers but far be it from me to say much in regard to figure painting because I'm truly NOT the expert when it comes to that area of modeling. Like you said, I too like the way they are displayed on your tank. I gotta hand it to ya Tony......you done good with this one.

[deafpanzer]

Tony, brilliant choices of the figures to go with your Panther! I always believe including figures really bring life to the model kits.

[stikpusher]

Nice finish on this one Tony! Doesn’t this make two Panthers for you now?

[Tobi]

Aug 31, 2023 18:37:51 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Calling this one done,very happy with the result,except for the SS pea camo,just too small for me,but otherwise I do like the way the figures came out and their position on the tank.
Thanks for following along,and the encouragement.

Came out nicely Anthony. The scene is very dynamic.

Don't worry about the camo clothes. The type of smocks the guys are wearing would have oak leaf or plane tree print to them. Pea dot did not exists on these items. I found I'm only able to paint it convincingly if I totally stick to a photograph of a real item for the process.
In the past there did exist water slide decals with all kind of patterns form the brand Shinsengumi. Maybe that would be an alternative for you?

[kyledehart5]

Great result! Really looks the part.

[Leon]

Great finish Tony! I like the position of the figures.

[dupes]

Looks great, Tony! Sweet build. Superb job getting the markings to settle down into the zim.