DML Pz I DAK, yes I do build Axis armor, FIGURE ADDED!

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This is the DML Pz I. I've had this one partially started for at least three years now. I waited until my skills came up to a level where I could deal with this itty bitty model. 









This is base coated with Krylon Gray Primer which, to my eye, is a good scale match to Panzer Gray. When I dust coat the M3 this beastie will get a hap hazard coat of buff. She's going to be a well worn DAK panzer.

That's the plan anyway.

I commend the tankers who rode these lil' monsters. I get claustrophobic looking at it.

G

[deafpanzer]

OMG! Is this a dream? Somebody please SMACK my face to make sure I am not dreaming... G is doing a Panzer?

[imatanker]

O.K. G, fess up. How itty bitty is it? The model I mean

[robbo]

Love these little PzII's and they just look so right in DAK colours too

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Sept 22, 2013 17:25:18 GMT -5 imatanker said:

O.K. G, fess up. How itty bitty is it? The model I mean

Well here's pics of the lil feller. The model that is ...........









Andy- I'm going to blame this on the late summer heat that just broke.

Dicky- Grey is the word in my house...............................

Robbo- DAK colors are just so right on these aren't they?

I just realized I misspoke in the title. This un's a Pz I!

I'll amend the error forthwith.

G

 

[imatanker]

So is it still 1/35th? Or is it a smaller scale? I do like the grey,looks pretty close to me.

[wbill76]

Gotta love the little gun-buggy! Looking forward to this one to go with the Grant there G.

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1/35th scale!

I know my, ahem, wide frame wouldn't fit in there.



Yeah Bill that's the plan.

G

[Deano]

Always in for DAKS finish , look forward to updates on the ickle panzer.

Deano

[406 Silverado]

Nice start with the primer. reminds me, I have this little guy started and stashed some place...

[wouter]

Hi mate, nice little panzer I you got yourself there! DAK, so that means weathered dusty, quite like that!

Cheers

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I really enjoy having three days off, it gives me a lot of bench time. The base coat is on as of this morning. I used a mix of Tamiya Buff, Deck Tan and Flat White.

The proportions of the colors were measured by the SWAG method and the final color measured against the LAR scale.











The color is actually modulated more that the pics show.

Note I masked areas for the DAK palm tree insignia. The sheet does not indicate this tank had the palm but hey, what says Africa Korps more that that?

G

[Deano]

Nice base coat ...lookin good!

Deano

[imatanker]

Nice idea G. the palm thing. this wee beastie will be sweet when she's all done

[Hinksy]

Looking good! VERY GOOD!

Over the last four/five years I've built everything from the Pz. IA/IB, Pz. II, lots of III's, IV's, StuGs, and Panthers/Tigers/Elefant etc.

I have to say that, imo, NOTHING (apart maybe from the early Pz.III's) matches the Pz.IA for personality - it's such an amazing looking little AFV, I love 'em to bits.

I happen to have Dragons cracking Premium Edition Flakpanzer IA in the stash c/w the ammo trailer. I'm feeling a Pz.IA build coming on pretty soon!

Keep us posted, I'll enjoy this one!

Ben

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Deano- Thank you sir! I look at the basecoat as truly the foundation of the final finish.

Imatanker- Nothing says DAK, and desert warfare, more than that palm tree insignia.

Dicky- It reminds me of the Photo taken on Kwajalein of the Japanese tankette on the engine deck of a Sherman.

Hinksy- I was going to say, you've built at least one of each haven't you?

Here we are as of this evening. The weather is positively beautiful. Humidity is perfect for painting acrylic and drying times for enamels are quite short as well.











Afte scrubbing the finish with Tamiya acrylic thinner I used a filter I made from MM enamel "Afrikabraun" (RAL 8020) and Burnt Umber oil. The pinwash is straight burnt umber.

G

[Deano]

You been busy eh , great results , the patch of grey with the unit markings is setting this one apart . Super progress!

Deano

[wbill76]

Looking good G! Love the look of those gray patches and turret numbers.

[imatanker]

Things are startin' to get hooked up now G. Looks great. Jeff T.

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GAWD ! I never thought this would happen ! G building a axis tank
I'm so shocked I want to slap Andy in the face !
Good looking little Pz.'r G .

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Well if you promise to slap Andy, I'll start my Pz III...............................

Thanks Deano Jeff and Bill!

G

[deafpanzer]

WHOA! Loving it... makes me want to build something DAK now!!! Can't wait to see more...

FYI, Carl feel free to spank me but not in my arse... LOL

[bigjohn]

WoW dude, I like the looks of this one. Nice painting G!!

[Deleted]

DAK fever is very contagious Andy!

Thanks BJ, this is a fun one for sure!

We're 11 people short in my division alone, so 12 hour days have been the norm. This wasn't such a hectic week so I did get some work done on this puppy.

I re-read Rinaldi's chapters on Oil Paint Weathering and got to work.



















Take a look and tell me what you think. I never actually did all this before and while I think I did ok, I'm a bit partial to the build.

[wbill76]

It's looking good here G, especially the wear around the turret hatch and other areas. Some nice subtle variations are evident in the sand yellow areas as well. One small thing to note, the exhausts on the Pz I are different than other vehicles, the pipes that attach to the mufflers on the fenders are actually rubber and not metal, so they should not be rusted as a result.

[bigjohn]

Looking awesome G!

[Leon]

What BJ said x2.The weathering looks aces G.

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Thank you gentlemen!

We now have rubber hoses Bill, thanks for the heads up. Pics to come, the flat coat is drying.

G

[Deano]

Indeed this is looking great!!! , whats your plans for the finish? dio ? figures ?

Deano

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I'm calling this one finished. I had a blast painting and weathering it. Deano I plan a small base such as the one in the photos. I plan to include a fig or two for reference.

 

















This base belongs to the PzIII but you get the idea.



With the big brothers.





G