Panther D: Dragon 1/35th Sd.Kfz.171 Panther G, Kit No.6299

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:12 pm

AchtungPanzer wrote:In this moment Panther looks extra . I think, then will be top class model after all work with

Thanks so much .... Just hope it turns out ok.

Post by **localjedi** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:32 pm

Looking great so far. Can't wait to see further progress.

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:03 pm

localjedi wrote:Looking great so far. Can't wait to see further progress.

Thanks so much, hopefully will be able to get on with it soon and post some more images.

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:41 pm

Time for some camo, l first tried the one of the AK greens in the set l had been using. The colour was nice and l really like it but upon reflection think that it will completely disappear under the washes and filters that will be added;

So I went for my default Tamiya paints, this one being XF26 Deep Green. Then, my worst airbrushing session ever, anything that could go wrong did go wrong;

Now have sprayed it with clear prior to the decals.

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:39 pm

Silly tablet with useless copy and paste, unless it was me?

Anyway now on the lap top so here is the correct second photo showing the completed camo prior to the Klear coat

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:28 pm

oh wow looking great my friend

really like !

Shane

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:32 pm

Nice camo - At this moment I plane the same on my "little" Panther D. I think that will be not pliagiarism ?

... Good work Buddy , i like your style and execution

Post by **gilly07** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:38 pm

PaulAyrey wrote:Thanks for the comments chaps. Hull sides now complete;

Kit is going together really well with only a few niggles, whether that is the kit or fat finger syndrome, who knows?

looking good keep it up

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:48 pm

Cheers Guys;

Have now added decals and another quick top coat of varnish. Ready for weathering and detail painting .....

Post by **CrazyMajor** » Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:57 pm

She is coming along nice mate. Beautiful, just beautiful.

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:50 am

CrazyMajor wrote:She is coming along nice mate. Beautiful, just beautiful.

Thanks Rhys!

Post by **mick** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:47 am

excellent work

Post by **Paul** » Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:30 am

Looking good Paul, looking forward to seeing the weathering

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:39 am

Very subtle burnt umber wash applied followed by a pin wash using sepia oil paint. Dot filters next ...

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:44 pm

She looks nice after wash , will be outstanding like others your "jobs" Paul. I waiting longingly for finish .

Post by **Mike00** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:17 pm

Very nice, I will follow this one to the end. Great work

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:26 pm

Hi all, progressing through the dot filter stage. Four oil colours selected, limiting the darker colours to areas of shadow and lower portions;

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:28 pm

Blend the oils with brush moistened with white spirit ...

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:33 pm

The lower hull has dot filters completed, just the turret to finish and then can move on to the next stage of weathering ....

Post by **gustavlekstal** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:35 pm

This is some work!!! Love the camouflage!!

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:20 pm

Will be a next pearl in your collection mate . Top level for me

. I like all , particularly Damp patch's

Post by **trekfanj** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:31 pm

I usually try to avoid Dragon kits; always have the worst luck with them.

But seeing your build has got me reconsidering that viewpoint. Great job!

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:35 pm

gustavlekstal wrote:This is some work!!! Love the camouflage!!

Thanks Gustav

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:35 pm

AchtungPanzer wrote:Will be a next pearl in your collection mate . Top level for me . I like all , particularly Damp patch's

Thanks so much.

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:37 pm

trekfanj wrote:I usually try to avoid Dragon kits; always have the worst luck with them.

But seeing your build has got me reconsidering that viewpoint. Great job!

Thanks, I know what you mean, it took me ages and a few trashed kits to get used to Dragon kits, I still can't get to grips with their half tracks!

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:38 am

Dot filters now complete, chipping next whilst also working on the crew ...

Post by **Lego** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:00 am

Nice job!

Post by **gustavlekstal** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:41 am

After seeing this I got inspired and got myself a dragon panther g late. I might nag you later for pointers since its your work that got me inspired.

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:10 pm

Lego wrote:Nice job!

Thanks Lego

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:14 pm

gustavlekstal wrote:After seeing this I got inspired and got myself a dragon panther g late. I might nag you later for pointers since its your work that got me inspired.

Thanks Gustav, really kind of you. Of course, if you need a couple of pointers give me a shout and I'll be only too pleased to help.

Post by **Coen** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:47 pm

I just caught back up on your thread Paul. You've certainly been busy buddy!
Damn she's wonderful and she's not even finished yet. The D I'd my favourite variant of the panther, you're doing her justice bud!!

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:20 pm

Coen wrote:I just caught back up on your thread Paul. You've certainly been busy buddy!
Damn she's wonderful and she's not even finished yet. The D I'd my favourite variant of the panther, you're doing her justice bud!!

Many humble thanks Coen

Post by **JayCub** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:07 pm

Super build, and im delighted i signed in today, that is one fabulous cat and great build log.
Tom

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:09 pm

wonderful work Paul

the Cat looks great indeed

Shane

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:02 pm

JayCub wrote:Super build, and im delighted i signed in today, that is one fabulous cat and great build log.
Tom

Thanks Tom

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:02 pm

longlance67 wrote:wonderful work Paul

the Cat looks great indeed

Shane

Cheers Shane

Post by **Andyman23** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:57 am

Insanely awesome....wow

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:55 am

Andyman23 wrote:Insanely awesome....wow

Thanks Andy

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:01 am

Chipping stage complete. I have been a little lazy as chipping would usually include a light buff followed by the dark chipping, only the latter employed here

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:03 am

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:04 am

Post by **Coen** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:55 am

Withe that colour schedule Paul, it looks perfectly fine. It may have been too stark with the buff.
I think that you chose right bud. She looks fantastic!

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:11 am

Coen wrote:Withe that colour schedule Paul, it looks perfectly fine. It may have been too stark with the buff.
I think that you chose right bud. She looks fantastic!

Cheers Coen

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:30 pm

Looks Extra with crew

. I look finish this Panther

http://www.youtube.com/user/longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:41 pm

the crew really bring it all to life

well done Paul

Shane

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:01 pm

longlance67 wrote:the crew really bring it all to life

well done Paul

Shane

Thanks Shane!

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:03 pm

A little progress this weekend. The lower hull 'pre-dusted' with XF-72;

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:07 pm

Tyres painted with Vallejo Dark Rubber and tracks treated with AK burnishing fluid. As soon as I get a couple of free hours the pigment stage will be carried out;

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:13 pm

Closer and closer - Super ! I see the finish this knick-knack .

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:41 pm

Wonderful work Paul, the finish is looking brilliant