Dragon Sd.Kfz.171 Panther D

[deafpanzer]

Panther looking pretty good!!!

[craigcole20b.]

thanks for the comments what do you think about about the green cammo

[sollie]

super build there. Always fun to se the primer and Paint go on.

If I may ask , you , ore other in this tread. I will soon start on my dragon Nr. 9045, Pz.Kpfw. V Panther Ausf. G "Night Fighting Panther.

I could use some pointers towards what barrel to pick up for that set. thanks

[Leon]

Awesome job Craig.Camo looks fine.

[wbill76]

Green camo's just right for a Kursk Panther D IMHO. Looks good Craig.

[deafpanzer]

Agree with guys... camo looks sharp!

[craigcole20b.]

Jul 4, 2013 16:28:43 GMT -5 sollie said:

super build there. Always fun to se the primer and Paint go on.

If I may ask , you , ore other in this tread. I will soon start on my dragon Nr. 9045, Pz.Kpfw. V Panther Ausf. G "Night Fighting Panther.

I could use some pointers towards what barrel to pick up for that set. thanks

The kit I have included a metal barrel
but I know rb barrel should make one
I would check ak interactive usa sight or barrel depot in Canada
night fighter sounds cool

Thanks for the comments about the green cammo I really was not into it at first but looking at it for a few iam ok with it I know it was field applied so iam sure it was rough and up to the crew on the pattern up next are the decals number 445
Then I will an attempt to use true earth and oils

[Deleted]

Nice built and paint job, the green camo is OK. The colors are light, perfect for weathering because that darkens the color a bit.

Eddy

[craigcole20b.]

I did the first round of hand painting the tools tracks and base of the exhaust pipes
did something a bit different with the decals this time I just cleared where the decals were going to go rather than gloss the entire tank so ill go back and matte the decals I be using true earth on this one they seem to work better on satin or flat finish
up next is a few rounds of chipping and filters

[craigcole20b.]

did a bit of work on it I did a light filter and a pin wash on the front with true earth weathering more to come soon

[deafpanzer]

Looking better every time you post an update. Can't wait to see it weathered...

[Tojo72]

Looks good,the Dragon Panthers build up pretty nicely

[Leon]

Looking really good Craig.Looking forward to the weathering.

[craigcole20b.]

The pin wash is done along with two filters paint fading 2 and general aging from true earth did some chipping with my new ak rust set nice chipping color and did some chipping with the base coat a bit lighter to show some lighter chops and scratches
The two tank art books I picked up are really helping out I slowed way down and focused on each panel not done with this stage
thanks for the comments it has been crazy of late in my end with work and life iam starting a new job in September at the us postal service in fleet wrenching on the mail trucks

[Deano]

Nice subtle camo , its gonna come through great with the filters on . Luved this kit when I built it .... my first Panther ....great job!

Deano

[bigjohn]

The Panther is coming along nicely Craig.

[Deleted]

another very cool kitty! great work

[craigcole20b.]

Thanks for the comments guys ill have more updates this weekend

[pt109]

Great looking Panther....nice choice of model and camo

Paul

[craigcole20b.]

First round of the chipping done going to do some oil painting ect and more weathering and filters with the true earth so far the stuff works great I used the light aging and paint fading 1 and 2 on it
Sorry for all the late reply on this thread and other post everyone has some great stuff going on
I got a new job at the us postal service as a mechanic so I have been busy with that
I have a question about German barrels is it true that they were primed in gray so the chipping would be gray not the rust color

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

She's on her way to being a KILLER Cole

Tony lee

[wbill76]

Nice to see this one continuing along Cole, looking good!

[Deleted]

great first round of chipping looks very nice

[Deano]

Used and abused as it should be , nice chipping and scratching!

Deano

[deafpanzer]

Agree with all guys comments... Panther looks superb!!!! Hope somebody can answer your question... I remember seeing an answer but I can not remember what was it!

[Deano]

Apologies , I meant to answer the question in my last post ..... apparently the barrel was painted in a heat resistant grey paint . The only reason I now this is because I once posted a colour photo of a Dark Yellow Hetzer with a grey barrel. Managed to get loads of feed back on that pic hth

Deano

[craigcole20b.]

Thanks for the comments guys and getting back to me about the barrel question I thought I saw your post on hear and one on armorama so gray chipping it will be
OK one more question will their be any recoil marks on the barrel by the mallet and would it be steel or gray

[wbill76]

Just to add to Deano's answer, the heat-resistant lacquer used on the barrels as a primer was a very dark gray...almost black in color. You would not see any recoil marks or bare steel on the barrel where it extends from the mantlet, it didn't make any contact with the mantlet and would recoil smoothly inside the turret. HTH!

[Deleted]

OOOOHHHHH !!!! The weathering in those last pics is superb !!!
Me like .......a lot !!!

[craigcole20b.]

Thanks for the comments guys I stared to pick out the tracks and chipped the barrel with model air German gray and the tracks were done with ak rust set oil paint and dirt start in the am