Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2012 11:46:34 GMT -5
Hi there, I am a new member of the forum; want to share my current build and to get comments and advice here.
I started on this kitty a few weeks back and this is a summary of what was done so far which I have posted on other forums.
The construction is a breeze. The only modifications I made was to:
1. Replace the handles with copper wires.
2. Use placard for the skirt armor.
3. Use surfacer 500 to apply some rolled steel effect on the chassis and turret.
I started with a gloss black pre-shade.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
I continued with the paint job and completed the first coat of German Yellow.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
I would do a two color camo of an "unknown unit" so that I could have more freedom... but this should be a late war Panther.
I ordered Panther PE engine grill set online but the status is still pending; so I decided to build my own engine grills from packaging material found on my wife's perfume.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
15 minutes work to outline and cut the shape; abit out of scale for 1/48 but it's better than nothing.
I then started on the highlights; added 'sail' to 'german yellow' until I get the shade that I liked and started applying on the panther to create highlights and dark areas.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
Applied second color to complete the camo scheme using free hand.
Hand painted the wheels but not the tracks yet.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
Decals are on! Like I said earlier; it is an 'unknown unit" panther
Panther G "Unknown Unit" by Sprigaan, on Flickr
Finally;
1. The tracks were painted and weathered using Tamiya weathering stick.
2. Light colored paint chips added using sponge technique.
3. Dark colored paint chips added using sponge technique.
4. Rust streaks applied using oils.
5. Oil stains applied on engine hood and other areas that I think should have oil stains
Panther by Sprigaan, on Flickr
That's all I have for now, thanks for reading.
I started on this kitty a few weeks back and this is a summary of what was done so far which I have posted on other forums.
The construction is a breeze. The only modifications I made was to:
1. Replace the handles with copper wires.
2. Use placard for the skirt armor.
3. Use surfacer 500 to apply some rolled steel effect on the chassis and turret.
I started with a gloss black pre-shade.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
I continued with the paint job and completed the first coat of German Yellow.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
I would do a two color camo of an "unknown unit" so that I could have more freedom... but this should be a late war Panther.
I ordered Panther PE engine grill set online but the status is still pending; so I decided to build my own engine grills from packaging material found on my wife's perfume.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
15 minutes work to outline and cut the shape; abit out of scale for 1/48 but it's better than nothing.
I then started on the highlights; added 'sail' to 'german yellow' until I get the shade that I liked and started applying on the panther to create highlights and dark areas.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
Applied second color to complete the camo scheme using free hand.
Hand painted the wheels but not the tracks yet.
Panther G by Sprigaan, on Flickr
Decals are on! Like I said earlier; it is an 'unknown unit" panther
Panther G "Unknown Unit" by Sprigaan, on Flickr
Finally;
1. The tracks were painted and weathered using Tamiya weathering stick.
2. Light colored paint chips added using sponge technique.
3. Dark colored paint chips added using sponge technique.
4. Rust streaks applied using oils.
5. Oil stains applied on engine hood and other areas that I think should have oil stains
Panther by Sprigaan, on Flickr
That's all I have for now, thanks for reading.
, sorry forgot to welcome you to the MSC forum.
