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Post by Daniel C on Dec 15, 2010 12:56:13 GMT -5
 OK, here is mine, the Tamiya kit in 1/35th. Looks like an "older kit" but not real old. I am thinking of doing a tank from the Herman Goring regiment in overall gray or an overall yellow tank from the Russian winter. Kit box  Kit parts  I will start work on this after winterfest and completion of the F9F and F7U aircraft (so probably early January, I want to have it done for a contest in Pasadena in March).
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Post by mexmarine on Dec 19, 2010 14:36:48 GMT -5
Ok...  Does anyone has one in 1/35 for sale?  or should I go to the gods of the internet stores  Does It has to be one with turret or can I use a sturmgeschutz III?  |
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Post by Daniel C on Dec 20, 2010 0:49:27 GMT -5
;D I have a stum III to do next after this project.... hehehe, so you need a turret.
I got mine off of e-vil bay for under $20. Check them out or go new!
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Post by mexmarine on Dec 31, 2010 14:34:58 GMT -5
WOW  I can't belive the prices on this things; my only hope is to keep looking on ebay... I would like an early version with the short 50 mm gun but at this point even an Ausf N with the howitzer will do |
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Post by Daniel C on Jan 11, 2011 0:05:04 GMT -5
Ok, January 10th, construction begins, and as always I like to start with the turret. The Tamiya kit is nice, it has some interior detail, gun breach and commanders seat.  |
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Post by Gabriel on Jan 11, 2011 17:19:16 GMT -5
Yes!
Finally I can hear some engines running.... ;D
Nice Dan keep on the good work.
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Post by Daniel C on Jan 13, 2011 0:29:53 GMT -5
Is this a Tamiya kit? I have to fill seams and ejector pin marks....  Upper hull assembly....  Lower hull assembly....  Turret assembly, The fit of the turret basket was horrible! wth?  Ready to start the dreaded road wheels! Should be ready for first coat of paint this week..... I am still not sure if I want an all grey, or all yellow, or a camoed tank! |
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Post by slowbuild on Jan 22, 2011 10:01:14 GMT -5
Dan, this was one of the first "static" models that the big T re-worked back in the mid/late 90s. I have this kit, and am using some resin bits to convert to a N/M version. I also have some PE skirts/hangers that I'll try to incorporate into the build.
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Post by Gabriel on Jun 30, 2011 0:52:12 GMT -5
Hey dan no updates...?  I left for a couple of days and you slow down...?  Come on bring some tools and show me the real thing !!!!  |
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Post by Daniel C on Jun 30, 2011 17:57:59 GMT -5
Wow, Gabe, is that a current picture??? You need a haircut! ;D
Well, your ummmmm, inquiry into the panzer III made me get the kit back on the desk.
I am getting a little burned out on airplanes, lol.... time to do a tank again.
How's the VW coming? Is it running??
happy birthday(late) and best wishes to Karina and the kids.
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Post by Gabriel on Jul 1, 2011 1:16:51 GMT -5
My VW Bus is running so nice... ;D And the kids are great thank God, same with my wife, I been checking your models and yes only planes and ships...you need me next to you to feel the dark side and build real models (tanks)...  Say hi to Angelica and hope to see more of the Panzer III. |
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Post by Daniel C on Oct 15, 2011 15:38:40 GMT -5
After a meeting talking about tanks and getting a nice demo on pigments by Brad I got out the airbrush and sprayed my first base coat of Dk yellow (modelMaster) and after it was dried, I thought I would play with the mufflers. This is what I used for it.....  First, the MM metalizer "burnt metal" was applied with a toothpick over the muffler. second, a wash of vallejo dk rust was applied and while it was wet, some acrylic sculpture powder was applied....  third, vallejo dk rust was reapplied where the powder showed as white...... and this was followed by pin washes of vallejo light rust, this is what I ended up with.....  Stuck on the rear of the tank....   Then I wondered why do we (modelers) go thru all of this sometimes as more pieces were added over what had just been done!!!!   ;D Well, back to the bench!
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Post by Daniel C on Oct 21, 2011 18:08:16 GMT -5
progress report and OPINONS wanted! I have sprayed the tank overall with Dk Yellow (what an ugly color!) I will spray a final coat later, and probably add a green or reb brown cammo pattern also.... But, the question is roadwheels and chipping. I have been working on painting the roadwheels and adding tears to the rubber. What say yee? Should the tear be darker or lighter than the "base rubber" color?? Remembering from when I was a young armored soldier..... I left one wheel in a semi gloss black along with the seam on the wheel. Opionins on that from you model building judges you....  Second part, I have been practicing doing some chipping.... something I have not been to successful with in the past. I am using Vallejo Dk Rust for the chips. Suggestions please! Practice chips along the inside edge of the hatch.....  Practice chips on the turret side doors....  How many colors do you use on your chips? I do plan on doing a burnt umber oil wash later, and some washes with the "dot" filter method later.... Perhaps, even some pigments! It is hard for me to decide on how these attempts look, since I see them to much, so I am looking for your opinions and advice. Gabe? Gabe, talk to me brother! Brad, Mike, Jose? what say yee??? |
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Post by Gabriel on Oct 22, 2011 2:56:33 GMT -5
Daniel... Finally I can see some real models...(German tanks of course ;D ). You are doing right, the german road wheels are fine, paint them in one color, you can use a black from vallejo or mix with a little dark grey from the same company. The dark yellow is beautifull...1000 times better than the olive green.. ... The chipping is totally wrong..it looks like chicken poo poo...  ... the best color is a panzer gray or a burnt amber from vallejo, also use a sponge really fine and do it first on a towel to remove the extra paint, or use a 000 paint brush to do it, do a small part and then move to other place so your brain can reset and when you came back to the fisrt spot it will look different. Also you can see my Panzer IV D for reference, if you are doing a wash with the oils or acrilic go first and then the chipping and at the end the pastels. I can show you how to do it on tuesday around 4pm if you are available let me know... And keep building Panzers of course !!!! |
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Post by Daniel C on Oct 23, 2011 15:01:36 GMT -5
 whaaaaaaaaaa OKay, second try. I stold a sponge from the kitchen and using some gray paint.... chipped the rest of the turret. New comments please.   
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Does anyone has one in 1/35 for sale? 
or should I go to the gods of the internet stores 
I can't belive the prices on this things; my only hope is to keep looking on ebay...
... the best color is a panzer gray or a burnt amber from vallejo, also use a sponge really fine and do it first on a towel to remove the extra paint, or use a 000 paint brush to do it, do a small part and then move to other place so your brain can reset and when you came back to the fisrt spot it will look different.
whaaaaaaaaaa