Tamiya 1/48 Panther Type G...Off The Bench (pics)

rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Tamiya 1/48 Panther Type G...Off The Bench (pics)

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, June 6, 2008 10:08 AM

Another journey into the Dark Side . The Tamiya 1/48 Panther Type G kit, built OOB. Painted with Hobby Color & Tamiya acrylics. Weathered with oil washes & MIG Pigments. It's a very nice kit, but could benefit from some AM help in a few areas. Only thing I didn't like were doing all of those road wheels , but I dislike repetitive tasks. My first attempt at the late war tri-color camo used by the Germans. Didn't come out as well as I would have liked, but it's passable.

Thanks for looking. Comments welcome.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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crockett

Member since
April 2004
From: The cornfields of Ohio

Posted by crockett on Friday, June 6, 2008 10:26 AM

Hey Rick,

Nice looking Panther, especially for quarter scale. I think your hard edge scheme looks right on. I would definitely add some screens over the various intakes to add more realism. Impressive work and a fine OOB build. Welcome to the dark side by the way, I know you are an aircraft guy, so, kudos for 'crossing over" as I do from time to time.

regards,

Steve

Tigers no Lions, no Bears...OH MY

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redpelon

Member since
February 2005

Posted by redpelon on Friday, June 6, 2008 10:27 AM

Rick, you have got to be kidding about it being a passable model, it is great. I just admire folk like you that do so well. Great job and great pics. Don't be hard on yourself, you should see my stuff. I keep it on shelves away from roaming eyes, but it looks good to me and that is what modeling is all about, you please yourself. Take care.

Hector

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, June 6, 2008 10:42 AM

Quite passable I'd say.

I really like it and agree with Steve about the grills. I've eyeballed this kit myself. What other AM's do you recommend beside grills? Keep up the armor, I really enjoy your builds.

Eric

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wing_nut

Member since
April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Friday, June 6, 2008 11:09 AM

It is easy to see nature talent there. A beautiful Panther. And out of cuiousity... where is it that you think the tri-color camo ain't good enough. Looks good to me.

Marc

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Friday, June 6, 2008 11:13 AM

Thanks for the comments Guys, appreciate them.

As far as AM help, I think some PE screens would be the biggest thing. A metal barrel would make life easier as well. I didn't use them on this build, but the side skirts included in the kit are overscale in thickness & would best be replaced with PE if you wanted them on the model.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...