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Tamiya 1/48 Panzer III in Afrika Corp colours

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Tamiya 1/48 Panzer III in Afrika Corp colours
Posted by dazzjazz on Friday, April 3, 2020 12:23 AM

These kits are a little on the small side but nice and quick to build. Did my first attempt at using pigments. Went a little over the top but still okay. 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, April 3, 2020 8:15 AM

Neat! 

I've built the Tamiya Sherman and Tiger in 1/48th- the Panzer III would have to be pretty small. 

 

Looks to be more weathering on the top photo though. Is it just a trick of the light or did you add more? 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Friday, April 3, 2020 10:05 AM

Nice job. I like building them. It's slightly bigger than the 1/72 scale I normally build, which helps with my aging eyesight. They are very well engineered and are a great mix between detail and scale.

I recommend one of their HMMWVs.

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    May 2011
Posted by dazzjazz on Friday, April 3, 2020 5:50 PM

Thanks. I forgot to say that the 2nd photo is pre-weathering. 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: NYC, USA
Posted by waikong on Saturday, April 4, 2020 12:03 AM
Welcome to the 1/48th armor world! We need more converts.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

   

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, April 4, 2020 4:31 PM

Indeed we do.

I have an M-10, Matilda Mk III, and an Airfield Fuel Truck in the stash from Tamiya.

I feel like I need more lol.

Edit:

I almost forgot the one that got me first hooked on 1/48 armor.

The Tamiya Porsche turret King Tiger.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: East Stroudsburg, PA
Posted by TigerII on Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:46 PM

I almost forgot the one that got me first hooked on 1/48 armor.

The Tamiya Porsche turret King Tiger.

Yes I remember my first 1/48 scale armor was the very same tank. But it was made by Bandai, which also offered the Tiger I ausf E, Panther G, Pzkw IV ausf D, Wespe, Elefant and 251/1 Half track et.al. What I really liked about Bandai is that they had full interiors to build. But then I discovered the 1/35 scale and I was hooked. But still 1/48 scale is very nice indeed.

Achtung Panzer! Colonel General Heinz Guderian
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    May 2011
Posted by dazzjazz on Sunday, April 5, 2020 4:55 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:39 PM

Welcome aboard! Jump in and enjoy! Big Smile

Show off your work and grab as many ideas for yourself as you can. We encourage it.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: East Stroudsburg, PA
Posted by TigerII on Sunday, April 5, 2020 5:41 PM

I don't see anything wrong with either of those Pzkw III's. The pre-weathering and weathered models look great.

Achtung Panzer! Colonel General Heinz Guderian
  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, April 5, 2020 6:31 PM

I completely agree.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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