MENG World War Toons PzKpfw V Panther

keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:35 PM

that looks awesome! I did my first one a couple months ago. A little sherman. So fun

Thanks,

John

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:11 PM

Thanks, Wayne. It was very fun to build and I look forward to building more.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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waynec

Member since
April 2006
From: Denver, Colorado

Posted by waynec on Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:49 PM

nicely done. I have one of those in my stash

Никто не Забыт (No one is Forgotten)
Ничто не Забыто (Nothing is Forgotten)

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Sunday, August 30, 2020 12:31 PM

I surprised there aren't any cartoony figures too. There are some animal ones out there but they're scaled more for a standard 1/35th kit.

My figures are from Hero Forge- you can screw with the measurement setting under body to get a more cartoony look. I think they only print in small gaming 32mm scale but I got them to print out the file as a download- they email it to you and then I took it to the library and they printed it out on their 3D printer.

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

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, August 29, 2020 1:47 PM

That's really neat! I love the theme. Kinda really like the Samurai.

I must admit I'm surprised they don't make figures to go with these kits. Box says they're 1:55 scale. But the little cartoon guys on some of the boxes look really cool and I want some lol.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Monday, August 24, 2020 6:54 PM

Oh that's cool!

I love these little kits.

I ended up 3D printing these figures. I think I paid about ten bucks a piece for them. Not sure what you'd use for a German tank but I figured a samurai would work with the Japanese tank and a cowboy for the American one.

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

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RBaer

Member since
September 2006
From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA

Posted by RBaer on Monday, August 24, 2020 10:33 AM

Slick! It's amazing how much fun the Toon Tanks are.

Apprentice rivet counter.

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GreySnake

Member since
February 2011

Posted by GreySnake on Sunday, August 23, 2020 7:34 AM

Nice work.

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, August 23, 2020 4:30 AM

Thanks, guys!

Can't wait til I get another one. Big Smile

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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gregbale

Member since
March 2003
From: Towson MD

Posted by gregbale on Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:57 AM

Luscious!

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, August 22, 2020 10:14 AM

Lol. Awesome dude, just plain awesome.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed

14 / 5 / 2

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

MENG World War Toons PzKpfw V Panther

Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, August 21, 2020 10:43 PM

I'm sure many of you are aquatinted with these fun, cartoons little kits.

These are fun little kits and great for decompressing, practicing skills, or if you're just simply new or recently returned to the hobby.

My biggest regret is that they don't come with any cartoons figures to go with them. But that's just me I suppose lol.

For this artsy little project I went with some colors that are more artistic choice (because I liked the artwork) than accurate. A base coverage of Israeli Sand Grey with Green Brown and U.S. Light Green. Odd choices, I know.

During assembly I chose to remove the spare tracks links from the from slope, delete the turret antenna, remove the oddly shaped and unidentifiable thing from the turret roof, and move the antenna base to the back engine deck. There were no problems during construction at all.

The decals went down like paint and disappeared under a single coat of matte, but the one piece rubber band tracks concern me. The tracks on my daughter's Sherman have begun to disintegrate and are tearing apart. I'll be looking for some AM tracks soon.

Overall impressions are good. Some parts need a little cleanup, but they fit tightly so glue isn't required. Just be sure to remove any paint before adding pieces painted separately.

It's a good series, and now I want a Tiger!