Tamiya 1/35 Panzer Kampfwagen II Ausf. F/G

[Plukenstein]

Got the basic build done and brushed on primer from Vallejo in dark yellow



Then I used Vallejo model air colors: 71-025 dark yellow, 71-074 Radome tan, and 71-023 Hemp in3:2:1 ratio with 5 drops of thinner and one drop of medium retarder from Vallejo to help with flow and working time with my paint brush.

I am next going to highlight the details with 71-025,71-024 and 71-001 white mix then start my washes to give depth to details "before the wash I will try brushing satin varnish and apply the decals followed by a seal of satin varnish over the decals."

[OneSmallStep1966]

I'm watching along

[Plukenstein]

I'm watching along

If interested I put more photos on photobucket I didn't realize if you click on the pic it shows the whole album

[Plukenstein]

All the things i used in the last step











I Did the decals and painted some of the details.
I also highlighted all the raised details and put down the base for the muffler rust and wood box. Next I used this old iron skillet to gather pigments and fixed them to the muffler with mate varnish.

[Plukenstein]

Thanks for having a look and for any feed back this is my first time doing this and I could really use any and all critiques. Thanks and model on!

[SergioSolo]

I think the rust in the muffler looks a little overtexturized. Other than that your progress looks great!

[RFeeney]

Looking good, I would suggest reducing the amount of pigments on the exhaust but that just a matter of personal taste. The painted rust looked brilliant to me and a subtler application of pigments would let that shine through.
Keep up the good work

[Plukenstein]

Thanks I was just thinking about taking a tooth brush to it to tone it down.

[RFeeney]

Looking forward to seeing it progress

[Plukenstein]

Thanks guys and gals I worked on the pigments and think I was able to tone down the effect although I'm afraid all my hard work on the paint is lost. Good thing I took a photo!

[Plukenstein]

Here I have a mock up of the build to check for overall finish of paint after a few touch ups I will cover the tools in gloss and the tank in satin varnish then start the weathering

















Thanks for your time and advice!

[Tiger213]

The barrel has no hole, neither the exhaust and MG. Try to drill them, its easy and will improve the final look

[Plukenstein]

The barrel has no hole, neither the exhaust and MG. Try to drill them, its easy and will improve the final look

Great suggestion! I am on the hunt for a pin vise... Thing is no place anywhere around me has one and I really don't like using Amazon but I might just have to. Any advice on brands to look at? I'm looking at Tamiya's offerings.

[Tiger213]

I have bought mine at a show, basically the cheapest one and some tiny drills for it. I am using it mostly for Friul metal tracks.

The barrel and exhaust you can easily drill using a very sharp knife, with pointy tip. I have a medical scalpel and it does it really well, I can drill holes even in 1/35 weapons

[AdamLuscombe]

Nice work!

[Naedrux]

I like that a lot! It seems every tank modeller has built that old kit at some point, and yours looks truly good despite the age of the kit.

[Plukenstein]

The barrel has no hole, neither the exhaust and MG. Try to drill them, its easy and will improve the final look

I got a pin vice! And am going to try it tonight. Thanks again!

[Plukenstein]

Holes have been drilled!

[DoubleDigit12]

Cool I love it, thats a sweet looking tank. Are you thinking of making a base? If not it looks cool anyway.

[Plukenstein]

Nice work!

Thanks Smashdown!

[Plukenstein]

Cool I love it, thats a sweet looking tank. Are you thinking of making a base? If not it looks cool anyway.

Well DoubleDigit I am thinking about it. But still have to find the setting I want to depict. Thanks for the kind remarks.

[Plukenstein]

I have bought mine at a show, basically the cheapest one and some tiny drills for it. I am using it mostly for Friul metal tracks.

The barrel and exhaust you can easily drill using a very sharp knife, with pointy tip. I have a medical scalpel and it does it really well, I can drill holes even in 1/35 weapons

Thanks I picked up a pin vice at the local train Hobbie shop for not to much $$! It sounds like you have experience with the Friul metal tracks. The only thing I am thinking about adding is aftermarket tracks, as the ones in the kit are kinda sad. Not sure where to get them. Any tips?

[Plukenstein]

I like that a lot! It seems every tank modeller has built that old kit at some point, and yours looks truly good despite the age of the kit.

It's a great old kit and a great test bed for new paint techniques and new modelers I would recommend it to anyone just starting out!

[Naedrux]

I like that a lot! It seems every tank modeller has built that old kit at some point, and yours looks truly good despite the age of the kit.

It's a great old kit and a great test bed for new paint techniques and new modelers I would recommend it to anyone just starting out!

I built it myself once, my purpose of choosing it was to get into tank modelling through a simple and cheap kit, before heading on to more advanced and expensive models.

[Plukenstein]

I like that a lot! It seems every tank modeller has built that old kit at some point, and yours looks truly good despite the age of the kit.

It's a great old kit and a great test bed for new paint techniques and new modelers I would recommend it to anyone just starting out!

I built it myself once, my purpose of choosing it was to get into tank modelling through a simple and cheap kit, before heading on to more advanced and expensive models.

Perfect! Did you use the tracks from the kit if not what did you use?

[Tiger213]

Great to hear you have bought your pin vice

Well, with the Friul track, I would recommend you something cheaper, Friuls cost about 27 €. Which is maybe much more than your Pz II cost
You can buy them directly at the manufacturer http://www.friulmodel.hu or at e-bay
Choose between ATL-30, ATL-52 or ATL-53

I usually buy them at Moson Makett Show, or from some Hungarian seller on show, where have good discounts.

Good alternative, and also cheaper is BRONCO AB3513 1/35 PzKpfw II Workable Track Link Set

[Naedrux]

It's a great old kit and a great test bed for new paint techniques and new modelers I would recommend it to anyone just starting out!

I built it myself once, my purpose of choosing it was to get into tank modelling through a simple and cheap kit, before heading on to more advanced and expensive models.

Perfect! Did you use the tracks from the kit if not what did you use?

I used the included tracks, which was a terrible experience. They appeared to be completely resistant to all forms of glue, and snapped off far too easily. Really, the tracks are the only bad thing about this kit.

[Plukenstein]

Great to hear you have bought your pin vice

Well, with the Friul track, I would recommend you something cheaper, Friuls cost about 27 €. Which is maybe much more than your Pz II cost
You can buy them directly at the manufacturer http://www.friulmodel.hu or at e-bay
Choose between ATL-30, ATL-52 or ATL-53

I usually buy them at Moson Makett Show, or from some Hungarian seller on show, where have good discounts.

Good alternative, and also cheaper is BRONCO AB3513 1/35 PzKpfw II Workable Track Link Set

Thanks so much I'm looking into the bronco tracks! I would love the Friul tracks but this will be a good alternative.

[Tiger213]

You are welcome. I look forward to see the tracks on

[Plukenstein]

You are welcome. I look forward to see the tracks on

I got the Bronco tracks off ebay! They should show up in like a week! I got two sets for $22!!

[Sturm]

Tamiya's Panzer II kit is awesome! It was really fun when I built it. Yours is turning out pretty good really liking the DAK paint job, kinda wish I done mine that way. Looking foward to seeing the finished build.

Another reason why I love this kit is because it's so darn cheap. I'm thinking out buying a bunch of them and build a Panzer II army.

[Plukenstein]

It's been fun doing the tracks I think they look great it's just a shame they don't fit the drive sprocket. Well if anyone has a tip on getting them to sit right I'm all ears.

[OliveDrab]

Very cool looking PZ II The tracks certainly are a big improvement from the kit supplied set.

It's not unusual to have fit issues when adding aftermarket track sets. I can't see the specific problem in the photo, but the sprocket teeth may need to be cut/thinned/sanded to fit the new tracks. Just a few ideas shown below:

[Plukenstein]

Very cool looking PZ II The tracks certainly are a big improvement from the kit supplied set.

It's not unusual to have fit issues when adding aftermarket track sets. I can't see the specific problem in the photo, but the sprocket teeth may need to be cut/thinned/sanded to fit the new tracks. Just a few ideas shown below:

thanks OliveDrab. I will give it a go! It's not that bad the tracks just don't sit down at the leading edge of the sprocket and the links have a small buckle around it.

[Bissyboat]

Looking great!

[Plukenstein]

This is only a Test! I used the tracks that came with the tank to see what the results would be like no pigments yet just paint and washes

[Bissyboat]

Looks good. I like the scratches on the markings.