PzIII Ausf J Winter 41/42

[deafpanzer]

Tow cables look fantastic!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks guys! Almost ready for primer but that seems a shame to cover up all the brass.

[TRM]

Beautiful!!! Well done there Bryan!!

[Deleted]

Yes, Yes, that is coming along just fine. Well done, Brian
Now I am waiting to see how you are going to tackle that paint job

Eddy

[dierk]

What can I say? Seriously jealous of your PE work - it's almost a shame to cover it in paint.

[Leon]

Nice work on the tow cables and brackets Brian! Making really good progress.

[wbill76]

Time spent on the tow rope brackets paid off Brian. Looking forward to seeing it with paint on.

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks everyone. Glad you like it. The kit cables are very nice but symmetrical. These give it a little personality.

[madairbrush]

I can`t wait to see this beauty with paint...

[bbd468]

Super build fella! Lets see some paint.

[maschinenkrueger]

It's only been what, six weeks or so. Been busy the past several building the new bronco KV-85 for a review.

Here is is with the basic Pz Gray paint. I've only lost one PE part, chipped paint off another, and broke off a plastic bit in the process. I'd say I'm doing pretty good. I still need to paint all the tools and details.

[Leon]

Nice work on the paint Brian!

[Wes]

Wow that paint looks good.The different shades really do give it a wonderful 3d effect.

[elco]

Great CM!

[deafpanzer]

Love the color modulation... you nailed it!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks, the CM isn't as good as it could have been. My airbrush was acting up with sticky trigger; I got frustrated and rushed it. White wash will cover the front half and dust/front will cover the rest.

[BJ---Rest In Peace]

Looking GREAT.. Can't wait to see it "Beat Up"

[wbill76]

Looking good so far Brian. Glad to see this one getting some more bench time!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks. Did some detail painting last night. Tracks were blackened. Hope to get the markings on soon.

[TRM]

Awesome stuff Bryan!! Just catching up here....outstanding painting! Looking forward to he beating!!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks TRM.

Can anyone comment on what color the spare tracks would be? What color would these be delivered or installed in the field? They are covered in white wash but what would the base color be? I've read everything from satin oiled black to primer red to no finish was applied.

[wbill76]

Apr 7, 2015 13:27:37 GMT -5 maschinenkrueger said:

Thanks TRM.

Can anyone comment on what color the spare tracks would be? What color would these be delivered or installed in the field? They are covered in white wash but what would the base color be? I've read everything from satin oiled black to primer red to no finish was applied.

There doesn't seem to be much consensus on this particular question out there Bryan! Considering the nature of the tracks and the fact that painting or primering them doesn't really offer much benefit once they start getting used, I've always leaned to the no paint/primer direction myself and go with a natural steel finish. Now, having said that, German steel at the time was made primarily from Swedish ore that is heavy with manganese and this in turn produces a darker end-product before oxidization, so that's where things get a little complicated. I think you've got enough leeway here to go in any real direction you want to!

[wing_nut]

Coming in late but I did finally come in on this one. And I am so glad. Looks great.

And ya gotta love a forum where you can learn so much. Swedish ore high in manganese. That's tidbit of the day.

[maschinenkrueger]

I read about the high manganese content nugget before. I agree on leeway Bill. These could be new and never touched the ground or they were salvaged from one that broke down.

Thanks for the input.

These show warm dark grey but don't know if they have been treated.

www.warrelics.eu/forum/germany-ww1-ww2-armour-artillery-vehicles/panzer-1v-track-link-108852-2/

[wbill76]

Apr 7, 2015 15:29:29 GMT -5 maschinenkrueger said:

I read about the high manganese content nugget before. I agree on leeway Bill. These could be new and never touched the ground or they were salvaged from one that broke down.

Thanks for the input.

These show warm dark grey but don't know if they have been treated.

www.warrelics.eu/forum/germany-ww1-ww2-armour-artillery-vehicles/panzer-1v-track-link-108852-2/

I would be willing to bet if you had them in your hands and looking at them up close you'd see that they were actually a dark chocolate brown with some deep brown/red oxidation tones in places depending. Have to remember these were heavy cast steel links and that, combined with the manganese element, would make them naturally dark to begin with. They remind me of similar heavy cast iron or steel objects that you often find in antique stores...right down to the heavy pitting on some of the links. That's a pretty cool collection he's got for sure!

[maschinenkrueger]

Here it is with some oil dot filters applied.









Next up - hand painting the turret numbers and adding spare tracks.

[deafpanzer]

I have to say Panzer Grey is one of my favorite colors... yours look GREAT!

[wbill76]

Looking good Bryan! Got to love the little details you've added as well like the chipped rubber on some of those road wheels.

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Andy and Bill. Appreciate it. I agree DP, Pz Gray is a great color for weathering.

Anybody know about the wiring config for the tail lights? Under the fender, Across the fender. Where did it exit on the lights?

[mrt51]

Apr 21, 2015 9:38:52 GMT -5 maschinenkrueger said:

Thanks Andy and Bill. Appreciate it. I agree DP, Pz Gray is a great color for weathering.

Anybody know about the wiring config for the tail lights? Under the fender, Across the fender. Where did it exit on the lights?

Maybe this will help.