Keeping busy - Pz. Kpfw III Ausf. N

[TRM]

He fellas! Have not had to much in the way of project posting as I, like others, have been busy on a few other projects. This being one....

My little Pz. III Ausf. N...this actually is slated for a review over on Armorama later this month, as I am nearing completion. I will change and add the link to reflect the review when I am done, but just thought I would share with you guys.

Nice little kit...quick and easy!!

Where she is now....





Oh, forgot to mention the size on this one....1/72!! Testing my eyesight a little these days!!!!



I do have a question in here, now that I posted....."To camo or not to camo" LOL!!

Here are my selections based on the kits markings...so far #2 is looking cool, just not sure how fun that will be at this scale!!



Thanks for stopping by and thanks for any of the feedback.

[multicam]

Looking great T! Man, that's tiny:) Love the color variation you've got going:)

[spud]

i like the first camo pattern. that sure does look great for a 1/72

[TRM]

Thank you Nate...much appreciated!!

Thanks Chris!! The kit is actually pretty nice! Even higher marks for the scale. Few quirky things but nothing that can't be resolved. Nice job on the Pz. BTW!! I will have to make the big sister, now that the little one is in the mix.

Thanks Spud!! I like that first pattern too! LOL, would be a bit easier too maybe. I fired up the AB and tested some stuff and the second one is a real tight pattern...might be some brush work (not what I want to do) The forth one, which has a similar pattern to Chris's is on the table now too!!

LOL....

[bbd468]

WOW!! T., thats looking sweet man! Thanks for sharing with us. I like no.1 and no.2. Lets see some more please.

Gary

[wbill76]

The 1/35 Pz III Ns are fun kits and looks like they've carried over a high level of detail to the 1/72 cousins! Nice work on this one T, my vote would be for the first scheme as well since it's a "Kursk" type scheme and those always go well with the schurzen fitted.

[TRM]

Thank you Gary!! I will post another update or two with some camo and definitely the weathering. I have material saved for the review for Armorama....no big spoilers and will link them here when fully done but like I said, there will be more. ;D

Thanks a bunch Bill! Really fun little kit and the detail is most definitely there for the size. I have to laugh a bit though. I had to make some research time on this and more often than not a bunch of you builds "just show up" ;D ;D I know the level that you research and build too and to be honest, you builds seem to be more accurate than some of the reference site I have seen! So yes, I use those too! I was going to shoot you a note at one point just for some technical guidance on a part. ;D Spared you this time!!!

[bigjohn]

Hey T, that sure is a nice looking lil critter!

[deafpanzer]

Excellent painting job for that scale! I suspect you used oversized quarter coin to fool us... Looking forward to see the result!

[Deleted]

Hey T....Nice work on this little fella!

[bullardino]

OMG, it looked like a 1/35...

Well, both looked so, excellent job guys

[TRM]

Thank a bunch fellas! She is pretty tiny but still packed with detail. I am thinking the camo, whatever it ends up being, is going down today.....I am leaning with Bill....Kursk (which leaves the top 3)........well I know I will have some dust and mud!!! ;D

[robbo]

A wee panzer, I like it

[TRM]

Thanks Ian!! LOL..."Wee"...like it! Always room on the shelf for one of these!!! ;D

[WigWag Workshop]

Looking Good! I want to try my hand at a 1/72 scale tank soon.

-Steven

[Deleted]

Hey MrT , this looks very nice indeed, I'd go for No3 or 4.
Great little build by the way, I thought it was 1/35 at first ;D
I've a 1/72 Revell Pz III M in the stash. I'll have to dig her out

[wbill76]

Well thanks T! Happy to be of help whenever I can be, feel free to shoot me a note anytime. Looking forward to the paint!

[johnt]

Hi T
You tricked me! 'Forgetting' to mention the scale until after the first few photos! ;D ;D ;D Here I was thinking what a nice 1:35 panzer, then I have to deal with the idea that its half that size!!

Seriuosly nice looking panzer so far, especially the CM. Not too contrasty, just nice I reckon.

[TRM]

Steven - Have at it!! Lotta fun there!!! Space, price, time, you can't go wrong!!

Steve - These little guys are a quick build so it's worth it....pull it out when you get to the long drawn out sections of another build...makes for a decent break!! As for the 3 or 4...Thinking I will head to Bill (cause I donlt want to say I am siding with spud ;D )and tackle the 1st one. It's not the tri, which I do like, but it's fairly simple and best represents the Kursk setting, plus I can play with some of a new bottle of AK Kursk Effects ;D ;D ;D

Bill - I appreciate you taking the time to check up on me!! LOL!! Thanks for the offer, I will when I get stuck next time!! ;D

JT - Thanks a bunch!! I think the aim was not to co too over on the CM. I think the highlighted point will stand out with a nice contrast once there is a little chipping on some of the camo and slap a nice wash down!! I might need two sets of robbos to tackle any wear marks though LOL...My daughter has a microscope, maybe that would work!! ;D

OK....amidst the cutting of trees today and closing up the pool, I will sneak down and start some color...wish me luck!! Should have some pics later on!

[wouter]

Nice little PzIII T!!!!

lovely paintwork mate!

Cheers

[406 Silverado]

Well T like I said in my email, it looks great in the mono scheme. But I'm with the first camo scheme if you do go with one.

[TRM]

Thanks for stopping in Wouts!!! I appreciate the kind words!!!

Thanks Boss!!!! Yup, really like the mono...oh well, I got the pics to look back on!! LOL!! ;D



Oh yeah....need to take care of the pool!!! gotta run!!

[TRM]

Thanks jackwagon!!! LOL....I will give it some consideration!! Clear is on and the paint is just staring at me!!! Back at it tonight!! ;D

[TRM]

Getting close now I think, decs went down and tools and what not got painted. She looks a little dark and shinny at the moment, but will lighten and dull in the next few stages when I get to the ....weathering!!! ;D ;D ;D







Some oil, a wash or two, some dust......and some really small chipping with a brush

Another day or two and I might have this ready for the review!

Thank for having a peek!!!

[bigjohn]

Fantastic camo job on that itty bitty kitty T!

[TRM]

Thanks BJ!! Should have brought this to work with me today...itching to rip into some weathering!! ;D

[Deleted]

Now that looks superb! very nicely done

[wouter]

Nice work mate, and so fast - again! ;D

Cheers

[spud]

oh very nice T.

[wbill76]

Outstanding work on that scheme and scale T! Very nice!