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Post by Deano on Aug 10, 2013 8:31:50 GMT -5
Hi guys , thought I would start my first blog on the site with this build . I have seen this built in 1/35 but have decided to try it in 1/72 which Im sure has already been done . Anyhoo its quite straight forward job of swapping the running gear on two kits namely Revells Jagpanther and Dragons Panther .............    So Im really only at 'the getting the running gear to fit part'.... its taking a little persuation but its getting there . With regards to the Revell kit .. on a whole it seems quite good but definately needs some detailing which I hope to scratch for the most part . Cheers Deano ![]() |
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Post by Leon on Aug 10, 2013 8:58:59 GMT -5
Off to a good start Deano.I'll be following this closely as i used to model braille scale.  |
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Post by Deano on Aug 10, 2013 17:32:02 GMT -5
Thanks Leon glad to have you here  So the Revell kit comes with all the view ports moulded solid which is understandable in this scale . That is something that needed to be changed which led to me scratching some new ones in plastic card , I also cut some blocks to act as vision blocks. Its not the best but Im happy enough with it ..................   I am still wrestling with the tracks btw ...hope I dont break em .  This is a 1/72 project I am working on in the background and hope to finish it soon . Cheers Deano |
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Post by Leon on Aug 10, 2013 19:01:24 GMT -5
Fantastic work there Deano.Really like the camo work. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 10, 2013 19:07:05 GMT -5
Nice one Deano!! Little guys!! Been know to bang on or two of these out myself!! Looking like you are on top of things there so far!! Keep up the great work!!
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Post by Leon on Aug 10, 2013 19:07:31 GMT -5
Deano,i have a couple of 1/72 scale dio's posted in the diorama board on page 2 by Leon if you want to have a look. Cheers buddy,keep your stuff coming. |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 10, 2013 20:33:02 GMT -5
Cool project, count me in!
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Post by Deano on Aug 10, 2013 20:35:50 GMT -5
Thanks T , I am really enjoying this scale and never thought I would . 1/35 is a better scale to display detail but 1/72 is such a quick fix it just fits my modelling needs at the mo . Leon thats some nice work in 1/72 my friend , the Ferdi dio looks great Cheers Bill glad you could join me . Deano |
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Post by Deano on Aug 11, 2013 6:12:03 GMT -5
Hi guys finally finished my Elefant today and once I have finished the Bergetiger then I will place them on a base for a small dio ....hope you like  Deano |
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Post by robbo on Aug 11, 2013 6:22:51 GMT -5
Like that very much mate. You can't tell it's a 1/72 at all, says something about your'e skill fella. Nice start on the JP too. Them DS tracks aren't the best are they  |
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Post by Leon on Aug 11, 2013 6:31:38 GMT -5
Nice finish on the Elephant Deano.Looking forward to the Bergetiger. |
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Post by Deano on Aug 11, 2013 6:32:30 GMT -5
Many thanks Robbo and Leon Ive had mixed results with the DS tracks and at the moment Im not having good results with these ha ha . Will keep plugging away at them tho. Deano |
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Post by Tojo72 on Aug 11, 2013 7:29:12 GMT -5
Should be a good one Deano
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 11, 2013 7:56:08 GMT -5
Please count me in! Sounds like a fun build to follow... good luck!
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Post by Deano on Aug 11, 2013 9:06:25 GMT -5
Hi guys the more the merrier Deano |
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Post by imatanker on Aug 11, 2013 9:40:53 GMT -5
Deano, great work so far. Hadn't really thought a bout doing periscopes and view ports, I'm gonna have to give that a try. How did you do the camo on the Elefant? Airbrush, by hand? Jeff T.
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Post by Mence on Aug 11, 2013 9:45:58 GMT -5
Very nice Braille work there Deano, spot on!
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 11, 2013 16:35:25 GMT -5
Elefant's looking sharp there Deano and with a figure to boot!
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Post by Deano on Aug 12, 2013 5:42:01 GMT -5
Many thanks guys , appreciate your comments Jeff all the camo was Air brushed , something I was very warey of doing . You know , get to the basecoat and it all rests on the camo....if that goes wrong its a bummer. I spent longer on the camo than I would in 1/35 , guess I will get faster each 1/72 build .....hopefully lol Deano |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 13, 2013 0:24:37 GMT -5
wow Deano, those tiny tanks look awesome. Love the camo on the Eli, not easy to do in that small scale.
The JP is coming along nicely too.
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Post by imatanker on Aug 13, 2013 4:15:43 GMT -5
Many thanks guys , appreciate your comments Jeff all the camo was Air brushed , something I was very warey of doing . You know , get to the basecoat and it all rests on the camo....if that goes wrong its a bummer. I spent longer on the camo than I would in 1/35 , guess I will get faster each 1/72 build .....hopefully lol Deano Deano, thanks for the info, but you're not getting off that easy Give up the good stuff Man. What are you using for an Airbrush, paint, reducer, air pressure, ect, ect, ect. if you don't mind. I have been struggling with sprayed camo at this scale. Thanks. Jeff T. |
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Post by Deano on Aug 13, 2013 5:53:37 GMT -5
Thanks Rob , glad you could join me Ah ha specifics Jeff ? Well this is only my third 1/72 build with the JP but heres what I use for painting them at the moment . A badger 100g AB with Badger compressor , I go between lifcolor and Vallejo for paint ........thinning 60/40 . Also low pressure , possibly 10psi but judge it to what you are working with i.e compressor and AB . The main thing is to be the lightest of light on the trigger and keep the AB moving . I know its not easy in this scale and I always get overspray with my painting , to eliminate the over spray I soft dry brush in the base colour . This is where the time gets eaten up as you may need to go over with the dry brushing several times before you are happy . Best thing to do and its what I do all the time is to practice on paper first and adjust to suit . HTH Deano |
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Post by Deano on Aug 14, 2013 4:51:11 GMT -5
Time for an update me thinks , nothing spectacular to report but the build is still moving .... With this kit and most kits some basic modelling skills can make all the difference , I beleive that if you can make something more realistic by hollowing it out then its fair game. The shrouds.........   I have also painted and fitted the running gear , those tracks gave me a good fight but I won in the end lol. I am very relieved about this , there is a slight gap in the join from the tension but I will find a way to hide this   I have moved onto the rear plate and added some detail , if it aint tan coloured styrene then I have added it myself .  Next I will move onto the engine deck , making some AA sheilds for the vents and adding grab handles here and there Cheers Deano |
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Post by imatanker on Aug 14, 2013 5:22:28 GMT -5
Lookin smooth Deano. You're right about the small stuff, it does make a difference. |
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Post by Deano on Aug 14, 2013 6:24:56 GMT -5
Thanks Jeff , I think because these little kits build so quickly Im inclinded to spend more time on making things look better . Working on those AA screens and hoping to get the build completed between today and tomorrow Deano |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 14, 2013 11:50:28 GMT -5
JP looking good! Too bad my fat fingers will not get along with those tiny kits...
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Post by Deano on Aug 14, 2013 12:49:10 GMT -5
Thanks Andy , my fingers arent that skinny tho lol tweezers and pincers all the way Deano |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 14, 2013 18:20:59 GMT -5
Nice work drilling out those exhausts, all the other details are coming along nicely as well Deano. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 1:31:22 GMT -5
great work there, the built models do look excellent you wouldn't know they where small scale stuff my hats off to you old chap
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Post by Deano on Aug 15, 2013 4:56:35 GMT -5
Thanks guys , been busy with this one and I am a lot futher on than my last update . Will update again once I have a moment to myself Deano |
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So the Revell kit comes with all the view ports moulded solid which is understandable in this scale . That is something that needed to be changed which led to me scratching some new ones in plastic card , I also cut some blocks to act as vision blocks. Its not the best but Im happy enough with it ..................
