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Post by Rod The Fixer on Sept 27, 2023 12:45:13 GMT -5
Hi everyone, to join this GB, I chose this kit from ICM:  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr What do you think?I hope you enjoy it. the kit consists of a - Bergepanther (early version) - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D' - le.gl.Einheits-Pkw Kfz.4 - WWII German Light Anti-Aircraft Vehicle  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr A quick look inside the "big" box:  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 27, 2023 12:55:12 GMT -5
Now THAT'S gonna be fun to watch Rod!! Bookmarked......
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 27, 2023 16:03:01 GMT -5
Here to watch as well. Love watching these armor builds as I have no idea what’s going on.
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Post by Joe Rix on Sept 28, 2023 6:53:18 GMT -5
Welcome to the GB Rod. Whoa! What a fantastic kit to choose. I am very excited to watch you build that. There is a whole lot of cool stuff going on in that box.
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 28, 2023 8:32:23 GMT -5
Holy smokes!!! I never knew there were kits like this out there. You definitely have my attention too!
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Post by handiabled on Sept 28, 2023 10:22:08 GMT -5
Add me to the bookmarked group!
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Post by Rod The Fixer on Oct 5, 2023 15:46:32 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 5, 2023 18:09:57 GMT -5
That's a good lookin' maintenance set that you picked up Rod and it should spice up what you've already have for this build.
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Post by chromdome35 on Oct 5, 2023 20:48:10 GMT -5
WOW, that is an ambitious build but it is going to be sweet when you're done.
There is no way I could do that complex of a build in the time left in the group build, I admire someone who can.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 5, 2023 20:51:12 GMT -5
WOW, that is an ambitious build but it is going to be sweet when you're done. There is no way I could do that complex of a build in the time left in the group build, I admire someone who can. That'll make two of us on that note Brian. lol |
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Post by Joe Rix on Oct 5, 2023 21:18:48 GMT -5
That maintenance crew set will definitely enhance your dio. Looks good out of the gates.
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Post by Leon on Oct 6, 2023 4:24:18 GMT -5
Will be following along! Your off to a good start.
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Post by Rod The Fixer on Oct 9, 2023 12:33:33 GMT -5
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Post by stikpusher on Oct 9, 2023 13:37:54 GMT -5
Very nice work on the engine Rod. You achieved a nice dusty field use look.
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Post by Rod The Fixer on Oct 13, 2023 12:50:45 GMT -5
I assembled the first Panther and I won't add the air intake grilles because I want to attach the anti-aircraft armor (and I didn't buy them either :-) ). The model has some flaws due to the soft plastic utilized for the molds, but it looks good enough although it lacks the accuracy and detail of other brands such as Tamiya.  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr  by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 13, 2023 13:06:30 GMT -5
You did alot of good detailing and weathering on that Maybach engine Rod. The entire hull looks pretty dang spiffy as well and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do for the anti-aircraft armor.
I must say that after seeing some of the ICM kits that I have, that it still doesn't measure up to the Tamiya like standards in terms of detailing.
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Post by adt70hk on Oct 13, 2023 13:23:21 GMT -5
Rod
Sorry completely missed the start of this. That's coming on very nicely indeed and that engine looks the business.
Very well done.
Andrew
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 15, 2023 10:52:37 GMT -5
Catching up here... nice to see the Panther primed already!
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Oct 15, 2023 11:32:35 GMT -5
Looking great from here.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 16, 2023 5:06:10 GMT -5
Everything always looks so nice with the primer on it doesn't it? Great progress.
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Post by handiabled on Oct 16, 2023 8:30:01 GMT -5
This is coming along great! I love the look of the engine compartment
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Post by Rod The Fixer on Oct 21, 2023 4:24:16 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 21, 2023 7:06:14 GMT -5
Installing the anti-aircraft armour (a real nightmare...) and the first coat of paint ... That aircraft armor does look pretty tough to deal with. This is turning out to be a really good show!  |
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Post by Joe Rix on Oct 21, 2023 7:09:42 GMT -5
Excellent progress Rod. The engine compartment is very nicely done. Nice clean paint and primer. Great work on those anti-aircraft armor.
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Post by handiabled on Oct 21, 2023 7:53:31 GMT -5
Your progress looks great! The first coat of paint really makes the details on this pop
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 22, 2023 13:26:07 GMT -5
Paint looks real good! Thanks for reminding me why I have been avoiding to use those anti-aircraft armor… LOL
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Post by DeafStuG on Oct 26, 2023 2:48:00 GMT -5
Looking good, the kit is everything!
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Post by Rod The Fixer on Oct 27, 2023 6:05:31 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 27, 2023 6:08:38 GMT -5
Good LORD man!! That camo application looks superb!!! Man this one is coming together VERY well. I can't wait to see what you're going to do with this one once it hits the weathering stages Rod.
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 27, 2023 8:04:55 GMT -5
Beautiful work spraying the camo!!!!!
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