Dragon Kleine Panzerbefehlswagen Sd.Kfz.265

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:40 pm

Nice progress Shane

! Those PE-chains are looking damn tricky

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Well done mate

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http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:43 pm

thanks Markus, those chains were a little tricky but not as bad as I thought they'd be

thanks mate

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:30 pm

HollywoodModelling wrote:Mine is going in the bin after seeing you build yours I was willing to give it another go but they just keep breaking

ah crap man sorry to hear that buddy

Do you think you would consider maybe getting a new one in the future and maybe using the experiences learned from the earlier build ?

I'm sure you'd nail if you went for it again buddy

Shane

Post by **JayCub** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:57 pm

looking great Shane, i know the feeling of pieces shooting off into the unknown

i saw (Coen's) latest video of his work place and he uses sheet pinned to his desk, but even with that we will still loose bits, i have lost count of how many have shot off,

This looks a great kit and i like the etch detail, so im looking forward to more updates less swearing

not that i do

thanks for making me laugh.

Tom

TG for scratch building

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:09 pm

HollywoodModelling wrote:Ok... got myself an extremely expensive new tool today.. and apparently it kind of works... I can get the links of the sprues but takes a boat load of time... hopefully I have enough left to build the entire thing.... if not I might need to display a destroyed tank...

Great news mate, really happy you haven't given up on her yet mate, oh a knocked out Pz.1 sounds cool

keep at it mate

JayCub wrote:looking great Shane, i know the feeling of pieces shooting off into the unknown i saw (Coen's) latest video of his work place and he uses sheet pinned to his desk, but even with that we will still loose bits, i have lost count of how many have shot off,

This looks a great kit and i like the etch detail, so im looking forward to more updates less swearing not that i do thanks for making me laugh.

Tom

TG for scratch building

Hiya Tom

swearing ?? who ?? Me ?? Never hahahaha

It wouldn't be one of my builds without something going missing, and I was hoping this build would be exception but ah well lol
almost there now we are almost at the finish line now and nearly ready for painting and weathering

news flash: will have two videos on this build up soon covering everything I've done up to this moment and working on the crewmen

thanks for looking my friends

Shane

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:35 pm

Good work and progress

- Well done Buddy

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:15 pm

AchtungPanzer wrote:Good work and progress - Well done Buddy

thanks buddy

HollywoodModelling wrote:In case you care... this is one of the reference pics I am using.. maybe I can replicate this...

I love your buildlog!

very nice photo that would be a real nice scene are you gonna add the motorbike and sidecar too cause that would be awesome !

cheers mate

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 2:08 am

Hiya All,

have a quick video update to where we are so far. two more updates to follow covering the stowage and crew plus plenty of photos

[youtube]ZU5vH-C5pos[/youtube]

enjoy lads

Shane

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:35 pm

Very good movie

well done

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:38 pm

Nice update Shane

! I like the way the crewman sits half inside the hatch ... looks cool!

P.S.: Did I get you right? You have "hot chocolate" in your bellarmine

! In my whole life I've never drunk anything from such a mug that had less than 4 percent by volume

! But anyways ...

mate!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:04 am

AchtungPanzer wrote:Very good movie well done

thanks mate

HWGuderian23 wrote:Nice update Shane ! I like the way the crewman sits half inside the hatch ... looks cool!

P.S.: Did I get you right? You have "hot chocolate" in your bellarmine ! In my whole life I've never drunk anything from such a mug that had less than 4 percent by volume ! But anyways ... mate!

thanks Markus, wait are those mugs good ? haven't clue anything about it lol

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:29 pm

Hiya all

just a very quick contact report for you,

just to say I'm still alive and back up and running again

will have plenty of updates to post on this build over the next day or so

thanks for your patience

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:41 pm

Hiya all,

its been a while but here's some updates on the pz.1 got all the stowage and tarps done and mounted
was tricky to get it all to look right and natural but I'm happy with the results

[youtube]9C0rJMmy0L0[/youtube]

thanks for looking more to follow soon

Shane

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:53 am

I've missed your updates Shane and am glad you are back my friend ...
Hope everything is in order!
Nice progress on your Panzerbefehlswagen Shane ...
I like the stowage you've added there. The crew members looking great! Very well done my friend!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:55 pm

Thanks Markus,

its good to be back again

really happy you like the stowage it took me an age to try to get it all to look natural and sit right for such a small vehicle

thanks for the kind words mate

Shane

Post by **Tiger131** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:06 pm

as said on your facebook page will keep up with your work from now on

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:18 pm

longlance67 wrote:Hiya all,
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thanks for looking more to follow soon

Shane

Looks great Shane - my, you seem like to take on complex kits!

Excuse my ignorance, but on the prototype, what is the purpose of the rising rail on top of the front the fender on this photo? Cheers

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 8:54 pm

Rob wrote:
longlance67 wrote:Hiya all,
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thanks for looking more to follow soon

Shane
Looks great Shane - my, you seem like ... .jpg[/img]

though the subtle colour changes are a little hard to see in these pics, they should take well the washes and pin washes that will go on

[youtube]56XAuWxDbzc[/youtube]

thanks for looking

Shane

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:31 pm

Excellent paintwork Shane

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As I told you a while ago - after your first attempt with an airbrush you'll never ever use a "hairy stick" again in your whole life

! Looks great my friend

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http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:56 pm

Cheers for the info. Much obliged!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:07 pm

happy to be of help Rob

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:09 pm

HWGuderian23 wrote:Excellent paintwork Shane !
As I told you a while ago - after your first attempt with an airbrush you'll never ever use a "hairy stick" again in your whole life ! Looks great my friend !

thank you Markus, the Airbush really makes all the difference and makes even big jobs run, that would have been meat grinders if I tried to hand paint them

thank you for the kind words and support my friend

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:08 am

Hiya all

have some progress to share with you, the first elements of weathering are done, firstly all the panel lines and weld seams with Mig shadow brown oil, scratches were also picked out in German Camo brown a with fine brush and applied with sponge for heavier wear

for your viewing pleasure
[youtube]MRJenHbuT0c[/youtube]

thanks for looking

Shane

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:50 pm

Excellent weathering Shane

! Well done mate

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http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:41 pm

thanks Markus

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 8:46 pm

update time:

weathering complete

now just waiting to mount her on the base

here's the finished tank:

a quick video discussing what I did and what I used

[youtube]bPp-ud4zzQ4[/youtube]

I'm super chuffed with how this model turned out

thanks for looking

Shane

Post by **Panzerwolf** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:57 pm

Awesome tank!

Fantastic work on the weathering!

Post by **Russ72** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:00 pm

That's some superb work.

Post by **Paul** » Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:03 pm

Wow thats some superb work, love the weathering, top job

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:29 am

Panzerwolf wrote:Awesome tank! Fantastic work on the weathering!

thanks Wolf

Russ72 wrote:That's some superb work.

thank you for the very kind words Russ

Paul wrote:Wow thats some superb work, love the weathering, top job

thank you Paul, but I think you all speak to highly lads

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:56 am

Ahhh!!

... That's awesome!!
Holy crap buddy! Well done. Look at all that juicy detail. Dude!
I love that tiny screen on the horn, the thin straps on the jack block, and the chipping. Just.... Well freaking done Shane!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:36 pm

Coen wrote:Ahhh!! ... That's awesome!!
Holy crap buddy! Well done. Look at all that juicy detail. Dude!
I love that tiny screen on the horn, the thin straps on the jack block, and the chipping. Just.... Well freaking done Shane!

thank you my Friend

really glad you like it, had a lot of fun with this one and can't wait to give the other Pz.1 in the stash a go now

thanks again mate

update:

here's a quick update on the base, the ground work is air dry clay over a blue foam sore, then with various sized ballast and rocks embedded into the still wet clay, the trees also are given a test fit to show yee how it will look

hope you like it

cheers

Shane

Post by **Coen** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:11 pm

More!!! More!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:55 pm

hahahaha wont have to wait long mate, those photos are a few days old

Shane

Post by **alextheblue** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:03 am

Freaking awesome Shane!!!!!

Can't believe I've missed this one, there's so much good stuff to look at and watch on this forum, gems like this slip through the net sometimes. Love the colouring and the weathering is excellent, stowage looks very natural (great tarps!) and the detail on the figure, wow!

One question if I may, what did you use for the weathering on the lower hull and running gear - looks perfect to me and this is something I always struggle with.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:05 pm

alextheblue wrote:Freaking awesome Shane!!!!!

Can't believe I've missed this one, there's so much good stuff to look at and watch on this forum, gems like this slip through the net sometimes. Love the colouring and the weathering is excellent, stowage looks very natural (great tarps!) and the detail on the figure, wow!

One question if I may, what did you use for the weathering on the lower hull and running gear - looks perfect to me and this is something I always struggle with.

Hiya Alex, no worries mate always better late than never, with the forum so busy with so many great GB's we all miss smaller builds escape us from time to time, but not to worry have another Dragon Panzer 1 ready to go in my stash

to answer your question how I weathered the lower hull was just with Mig's European Earth pigment applied on a coat of the Matt varnish nothing else

hope this helps

Shane

Post by **alextheblue** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:09 pm

Brilliant, thanks Shane!

Love these little Panzers and you've built a cracker there!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:11 pm

alextheblue wrote:Brilliant, thanks Shane!

Love these little Panzers and you've built a cracker there!!

not all mate, hope it helps

thanks for the kind words too, think I'll be building the entire series of the Panzer 1 as the love the character of these tiny panzers

cheers mate

Shane

Post by **Vilkas** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:33 pm

This some great work you ve done on that little piece, like the helmet looks big on tanks that size

Post by **fly1ngdutchm4n** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:02 pm

Now how could I missed this build. ..

Just stumbled upon it... There is so much going on in this community that keeping up at all builds is almost impossible. .
Bud this build is awesome Shane!

Gotta say, you did a marvellous job on the PE works mate. Especially when you are not used to work with it.
Like you said: you got to start somewhere. Even I had to make a start ones.

love the paint works and the weathering is awesome! Great figure too.
Keep it up mate! You are definitely riding the right Road.

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 12:06 am

Vilkas wrote:This some great work you ve done on that little piece, like the helmet looks big on tanks that size

thanks mate, I know what you mean about the helmets and other stowage items really goes to show how small these machines were could you imagine being crammed into one of those thing with two of your mates lol just say you'd all have to get along very well hahahah

thanks again mate

fly1ngdutchm4n wrote:Now how could I missed this build. ..
Just stumbled upon it... There is so much going on in this community that keeping up at all builds is almost impossible. .
Bud this build is awesome Shane!

Gotta say, you did a marvellous job on the PE works mate. Especially when you are not used to work with it.
Like you said: you got to start somewhere. Even I had to make a start ones.
love the paint works and the weathering is awesome! Great figure too.
Keep it up mate! You are definitely riding the right Road.

Greetings Etch God

never too late to drop by my friend, though I know what you mean there's so many great things going on in the community at the moment
thank you for your kind words and support my friend it means a lot to get such support from such talented modelers

and not to worry I'll be starting my next armor build very shortly with even more etch to test my limits with

thanks again my friend !

Shane

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:24 am

Righty - oh

I'm very pleased to announce and share with you all, that my first build 2014 is complete

here's a short vid explaining what I did with a slideshow of the Pz.1 in all its glory

[youtube]HsL9Mdw857M[/youtube]

and here's some photos of the completed project enjoy

thanks for all the support my friends

Shane

Post by **HWGuderian23** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:02 am

Stunning work Shane ... the weathering on your Panzerbefehlswagen looks amazing! Love it

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Have also watched your latest vid with the final reveal and was very impressed with the result. Your groundwork on the base is fantastic and I like the whole setting you've created on the dio. Very well done my friend

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P.S.: Please excuse my rare comments over the last while mate - I'm very busy at work and a bit short of time at the moment

! Hope that it will be less stressful here soon that I'm able to spent more time at the forum again. Anyways ... happy modelling until then my friend

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http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:34 pm

HWGuderian23 wrote:Stunning work Shane ... the weathering on your Panzerbefehlswagen looks amazing! Love it !
Have also watched your latest vid with the final reveal and was very impressed with the result. Your groundwork on the base is fantastic and I like the whole setting you've created on the dio. Very well done my friend !

P.S.: Please excuse my rare comments over the last while mate - I'm very busy at work and a bit short of time at the moment ! Hope that it will be less stressful here soon that I'm able to spent more time at the forum again. Anyways ... happy modelling until then my friend .

Thank you Markus, and not to worry mate, life gets in the way at times so there is nothing to excuse my friend, besides there will be plenty more builds coming

thanks mate

Shane