Global Scale Modeller

Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this kit from ICM:

by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

the kit consists of a
Bergepanther (early version)
Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D'
le.gl.Einheits-Pkw Kfz.4 - WWII German Light Anti-Aircraft Vehicle


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A quick look inside the "big" box:


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

First steps ..


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To make the "Maybach HL230 P30" engine and the maintenance crew, I found this old kit in my stash ...


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That's a lot of plastic for just one box, very cool!

I believe from reading the words of others that the ICM Panther kits are under rated so I'll be interested to hear your take on that opinion.

"Maybach HL230 P30" engine assembled and installed ...


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Air Filters installed ...


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Engine installed ...


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I assembled the first Panther and I won't add the air intake grilles because I want to attach the anti-aircraft armor (and I didn't buy them either...).

The model has some flaws due to the soft plastic utilized for the molds, but it looks good enough although it lacks the accuracy and detail of other brands such as Tamiya.


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

From the photos it looks very good!

Installing the anti-aircraft armour (a real nightmare...) and the first coat of paint ...


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The camouflage painting is finished. What do you think?
Now comes the most tedious part... assembling the tracks...


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Camo is very good and so is the weathering on the exhausts.

The camo looks great!

Tracks assembled ... After long and patient work ...


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The tracks look great!

I finally managed to start the Bergepanther using the same procedure as for the Panther and added the first PE ... so far without any particular difficulties.


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... and after the PE ...


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A black primer coat ...


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Beautiful work on both hulls. Quite a project to be wrestling with.

I loved the drop-in engine too.

Lovely work as always Rod, I really like the way ICM do these multi-boxings of their individual kits.

Looking forward to seeing more progress

First coat of varnish and staining of the wooden top ... do you like it?


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Nice work!

Wow!

Come on guys, why aren't you all chiming in with how AMAZING that turret cover is?

Just superb

Super job on the woodwork - very realistic!

I assembled the model except for a few details (and the tracks) ...
To give more evidence of wear and tear, I lightened the colour of the wood.


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Looking good, really nice detail painting

Very nice!

And the Panther should also be ready for weathering ...

BTW
For 'historical' consistency I removed the anti-aircraft armour...


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Thats a beautiful looking Panther, the camo is superbly subdued but still visible.

Excellent work

Both tanks are practically ready to be deployed in the field ...


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I was thinking of positioning them like this ... with the 'le.gl.Einheits-Pkw Kfz.4' in the foreground and probably some other figures ...

What do you think?


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Beautiful weathering on both tanks. The figures look good too, nice poses.

Two good results, but I think I like the Bergepanther best.
The weathering looks spot on a bit dirty, but not over done. Just dirty enough for the work it was constantly
employed in with people clambering all over it.

Awesome work on both vehicles.

I really like the proposed layout too - especially if the second shot is the preferred viewing angle, that works really well

I have placed the thanks and figures on the base, what do you think?

Obviously there are still a few details to be sorted out and added.... Comments Always Welcome


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The final ensemble looks superb. Great work all round.

Excellent!

That really does look superb - great work

I think I'm done ... what do you think?

Comments Always Welcome


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I commented in your other post but would like to add that you did a great job of painting the vehicles differently. Too many times you see that the modeler has their weathering and painting routines and everything is same same. Doing them differently pulls the viewers eyes around the diorama. Once again, great job!