Jagdpanzer IV Lang and Mathilda III (PICS!)

Anonymous

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November 2005

Jagdpanzer IV Lang and Mathilda III (PICS!)

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 1:31 AM

Hello all..

Well, they're done, except for a coat of flat for the Mathilda..

The Jagdpanzer IV is the Hasegawa 1:72 kit and the Mathilda III is the 1:76 from Fujimi (at times I couldn't tell where the kit ended and the flash begun). Both painted with Tamiya acryllics using my new (got it a day or two after) Revell masterclass airbrush (i.e. a T&C Vega). Weathering is a mix of postshading, black oil wash and pastels. This is the first time I've used a double action airbrush in anger, by the way, so bear with me.

And the Mathilda:

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 2:39 AM

what a great job on both Braille scale for first go on a double action airbrush KEEP E'M COMMING

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, May 3, 2004 3:30 AM

Very nice work, Mike. The weathering is just great!

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Build22

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May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Monday, May 3, 2004 7:39 AM

Awesome !

Great job, great camo on the Jagdpanzer and great dust on the Matilda.

That's great airbrushing on something that small ! Is it that good of an airbrush or is it the skill of the user ?

Looks good !

Jim [IMG]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 8:24 AM

Thanks all..

The dust on the Mathilda is a mixture of brown, yellow and white pastels covering up some tamiya dark earth which started to spatter after my can-o-air(tm) expired. so I though, what the heck. I had already botched one paintjob (which was, ofcourse, better) on it. For some reason (not enough pressure?) the paint didn't mist very when I tried to do a dust coat. Probably just as well, I suppose.

To be honest, the Jagdpanzer is my favorite of the two, which isn't quite fair towards the Mathilda, though I could've done the ambush spots a bit better (finer, more frequent).

I'm very happy with my new airbrush. After a moment to get used to it I was painting lines I'd worry about doing with a normal brush. Well worth the extra time to clean it. It does, however chew vast amounts of air compared to ye olde oxen wagon of a single action I have (and use for large area painting).

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 8:31 AM

Micheal,,, both models look awesome. Great job on the weathering as well.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 8:49 AM

Great work Michael. The matilda is a beaut (and the the jagd is pretty bloody sweet too)!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 9:01 AM

Dontcha know that anger and painting go together.....hehehehe nice work!! I like the jagd myself.

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zokissima

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July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Monday, May 3, 2004 11:50 AM

very impressive. The detail, considering the size of the models, is outstanding, and the paint job is very nice as well. Great job Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 12:15 PM

Beautiful work Michael Smile [:)]

I've built that Jagepanzer myself and I must say that the airbrush work on yours lokks great (I brush painted mine).

The Matilda is really nice too, you did a great job on the weathering and there's something really fun about early war British tanks. They're kinda ugly but they've got so much character, Iove 'em!

Warren

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fightnjoe

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Posted by fightnjoe on Monday, May 3, 2004 12:31 PM

michael, very impressive. another very nicely done.

joe

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Abastyr

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December 2002

Posted by Abastyr on Monday, May 3, 2004 12:38 PM

Wow!!! Awesome Job. Those are great.

My Model Page http://www.andysmodels.com

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 12:53 PM

Goeie werk Mike dit lyk baie goed. Thanx for showing us.

Keep well.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 1:15 PM

Excellent!! Bow [bow]

I like the Matilda in something other than desert camo (like the one on my shelf!) Smile [:)]

I bummed a ride in a Jagd similar to that one at Knox, needless to say, it was the highlight of my day Big Smile [:D]

Again, NICE work!

Ron

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 4:16 PM

Thanks for all the kind words people, and some Afrikaans ones too! Denel punts out some seriously cool stuff, eh Artorius?

Ron, you lucky, lucky, lucky Censored [censored]

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, May 3, 2004 4:33 PM

Excellent work Michael ..... they are both most impressive !!!!

Personally, I like the Mathilda of course.

Thanks for sharing with us.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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tigerman

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March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, May 3, 2004 4:38 PM

Excellent work Michael, nice to see some different subjects. Great job on the weathering.

Ron, it would be nice just to see a Jagdpanzer let alone ride in one.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 5:02 PM

Astonishing Michael. They both look fantastic.

Matt

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 5:39 PM

Wow that looks like an awesome build for a 1/72! Good job.

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Tiger44

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February 2003
From: Wisconsin

Posted by Tiger44 on Monday, May 3, 2004 6:51 PM

Your weathering is really fantastic, great work.

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lizardqing

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July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Monday, May 3, 2004 8:53 PM

Awesome builds Micheal. Can't say anything else that has not allready been said.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 8:57 PM

I am constantly amazed by what you guys can make in 1/72 scale. Great job!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 3, 2004 9:03 PM

Very sweet, the Jagd is my favorite.

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wildwilliam

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December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 3:38 PM

Michael,
i was thinking to my self: "OUCH! Pzkpfw IV roadwheels in 1/72!!"
oh the pain!
then i was looking at the wheels closely.
is it the weathering, or are the front two on the left a different style than the others?
i am not trying to nit-pick, just curious.
great job w/ the airbrush & weathering.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 4, 2004 5:23 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by wildwilliam

Michael,
i was thinking to my self: "OUCH! Pzkpfw IV roadwheels in 1/72!!"
oh the pain!
then i was looking at the wheels closely.
is it the weathering, or are the front two on the left a different style than the others?
i am not trying to nit-pick, just curious.
great job w/ the airbrush & weathering.

They are indeed different. The Jagdpanzer IV had so much weight over the front set of roadwheels (same gun as the Panther, I think. Must check achtung-panzer.com) they had a different, rubber cored construction to be able to handle the extra strain. Well, according to the instruction leaflet history section..

Once again all, thanks for the kind words. Its with everyones guidance here that I was able to progress so much in my building and finishing. Just compare the Panzer IV and Jagdpanzer in my sig piccy. There's 3 months of FSM forum between the two..

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wildwilliam

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December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 7:22 AM

Michael,
thanks for the knowledge!
i am always learning something new here.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 11:32 AM

Wow they look great
they look like 1.35th kits great paintjobs

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 11:50 AM

Micheal,
You continue to provide the some of the best weathered armor I have seen. After (if ever) I finish these monster builds I am hitting the pile of 1/72 I have building up.
The quality you display is certainly setting a standard for which to aim.
Thanks for sharing.