I believe Kampfpanzer is now the term Germans use when reffering to tanks. I think it translats to Main Battle Tank. The term panzerkampfwagen is very broad and i guess because its also lnked so clodley with nazi Germany, not very PC.

Just curious, why do they call it "kampfpanzer" instead of "panzerkampfwagen"? Could it be to avoid the simmilarities with WW2 tanks?

stikpusher

 

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Thank's Gamera!  I did enjoy the change, it's a whole different genre of modeling.  I loved it.  I really liked how the Leopard turned out and shooting the tank in the wet terrain like that was just icing on the cake.  

 

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toshi

disastermaster

Toshi,

  Looks like you're on your way, and headed in the right direction. Don't go too fast and don't be afraid to try things.

 Practicing on those older Tamiya kits will  let you get the experience you need and save you money
                   ..............without too much pain  $$.
                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Thank's Gamera!  I did enjoy the change, it's a whole different genre of modeling.  I loved it.  I really liked how the Leopard turned out and shooting the tank in the wet terrain like that was just icing on the cake.  

 

 

Toshi

 

Toshi,

  Looks like you're on your way, and headed in the right direction. Don't go too fast and don't be afraid to try things.

 Practicing on those older Tamiya kits will  let you get the experience you need and save you money
                   ..............without too much pain  $$.
                                                                                                                                                                                         

Bish

Sorry i couldn't p[ost on this sooner Toshi. You have done a really nice job on this, some nice subtle weathering effects, definatly a good kit to practice on.

 

Toshi

Sorry i couldn't p[ost on this sooner Toshi. You have done a really nice job on this, some nice subtle weathering effects, definatly a good kit to practice on.

Gamera

She looks pretty cool, I hope you enjoyed the change of pace! 

 

I ran into two difficulties, one was I put the loaders hatch on backwards but I was able to fix that since I didn't cement it.  That was thank's to Phil_H! Second, there were these cables made of really soft plastic that I just couldn't work with so I left them out.  Just weird!  LOL!

Toshi

She looks pretty cool, I hope you enjoyed the change of pace! 

Here is what's left of my armour builds.  I'm missing a Tamiya Bulldog, that was donated to Mrs. Toshi's friends son.  I hope you enjoy these pics!

Toshi

Phil_H

Nice work Toshi, and quick too..

It looks like something's a bit off with the loader's hatch. I think you have it reversed. It should be flat in the cupola when closed or flat against the turret roof when open. I think you may have positioned it with the arm of the mounting pin (B16) pointing backwards instead of towards the cupola.  If you haven't glued it in, just lift it out and turn it around and everything should just fall into place.

 

Toshi

WannabeFarmboy

Looks great, Toshi!

 

Toshi

Revenant

 

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

What did you use to replicate the terrain?

 

 

Toshi

Nice work Toshi, and quick too..

It looks like something's a bit off with the loader's hatch. I think you have it reversed. It should be flat in the cupola when closed or flat against the turret roof when open. I think you may have positioned it with the arm of the mounting pin (B16) pointing backwards instead of towards the cupola.  If you haven't glued it in, just lift it out and turn it around and everything should just fall into place.

Looks great, Toshi!

Toshi

 

M. Brindos

Wow, you whipped right through that kit! What color did you use for this one? I like it.

Weathering, like any other thing we do is all a matter of practice. Just like in aircraft modelling, you want to look up at least a few reference pictures on Google just to see if there is any way you'd like to make your build look.

For you're first use of that weathering kit, you did a good job of utilizing it. I've been using those washes from that set for months and there is almost nothing you can't use them on lol. That green wash is perfect for cockpits, for instance. The brown wash works very well for dity pit floors as well. Depends on what look you're after.

You'll find that set will only enhance the rest of your builds if you get creative.  ;)

 

Nice Panzer, Toshi. I don't even have one of those yet.  :)

 

As for the color, I used Vallejo Model Color (That's all Hobby Lobby carries, they don't have Model Air.  That's too bad but I just thin out the Model Color with Vallejo AB Thinner) German Camoflauge Dark Green 70.979.  Then in the back of the Vallejo kit, is the directions.  I just followed the directions and played it from there.

I even blew pigment with a little binder through the AB.  I think I'm not supposed to do that but it worked.  I'm just surprised my AB didn't get clogged with the dry pigment!  LOL!  I just was not thinking!  I think?  LOL!

I then took Vallejo Model color Black 70.950 and dry brushed certain areas un-thinned.  My final step was to use Tamiya Weatherine Master A and Master F (Titanium) to bring some hard edges out.  I probably upset a lot of armour modelers with what I've done so please excuse my ignorance.

I made a mistake by not placing the decals on prior to weathering but I was able to fix that.  I hope you enjoy the outdoor photo scenes.  Thank you for always checking in on my builds to see how I'm doing, this helps me so much in my progress!

Toshi

Here is my completed build.  I took these photos out back at my condo.  It had rained today so this made the shoot perfect.  I hope you enjoy the completed photos!

Toshi

Wow, you whipped right through that kit! What color did you use for this one? I like it.

Weathering, like any other thing we do is all a matter of practice. Just like in aircraft modelling, you want to look up at least a few reference pictures on Google just to see if there is any way you'd like to make your build look.

For you're first use of that weathering kit, you did a good job of utilizing it. I've been using those washes from that set for months and there is almost nothing you can't use them on lol. That green wash is perfect for cockpits, for instance. The brown wash works very well for dity pit floors as well. Depends on what look you're after.

You'll find that set will only enhance the rest of your builds if you get creative.  ;)

Nice Panzer, Toshi. I don't even have one of those yet.  :)

stikpusher

Nice work so far  That is a great "learner kit". Perfect for trying new tecniques or ideas on. A simple kit to have fun with and not fret about if something gets mucked up. 

 

I've been browsing through the armour thread to get some footing into what I'm doing.  Forum members of the armour thread do some outstanding work!  It amazes me!  WOW!  

So far at this point, it was a very nice as you said; "Simple kit", but I did mess up and forget to apply the decals prior to weathering.  So that's my goal today.  Apply the decals and try to blend them in with the rest of the Leopard tank.  Thank you so much for always looking in on my builds and making sure I'm heading in the right direction.  I really do appreciate your help on this matter!

Toshi

Shipwreck

Toshi, I am watching you! It has been well over 55 years since I built a piece of armor; so you will have to show me how! So far it is looking good!

 

I just try to do my best in looking into forum members builds and to copy what I think is right, sometimes it backfires!  LOL!  Thank you so much for your support in this armour build.  I really appreciate your read and replies!

Toshi

I messed up and forgot to apply the decals prior to weathering.  I was so excited in experimenting with the Vallejo weathering kit, it slipped my mind amoung many other items!  LOL!  At least I didn't weather the turret yet so that's going to get the decals then the weathering.

Other than that, this is a nice and fun change from always building aircraft.  It's a whole different genre and requires a unique set of skills although as I've learned from you all, everything is relevant.  Thank you all for for the read and reply!

Toshi

Nice work so far  That is a great "learner kit". Perfect for trying new tecniques or ideas on. A simple kit to have fun with and not fret about if something gets mucked up. 

Toshi, I am watching you! It has been well over 55 years since I built a piece of armor; so you will have to show me how! So far it is looking good!