Tread: Thanks! The puzzle scheme was complex but fun to paint!

Those figures I used were from Warrior I think. The kit figure was ok but I had the better detailed aftermarket commander so I tossed him in the spares box.

BTW Tigerman I enjoyed this kit so much I was sorely tempted to pull out my Bronco Hotchkiss H.35 and start on it. If I can push some more stuff off my work bench I may at that.

Hiya Cliff  :  )

Your B1 bis came out really excellent. I know the puzzle camo scheme is a tough one and you pulled it off

really nicely !   The pics at your club meeting came out real well also .

I painted up the kit commander, he came out well, but I think I am not gonna use him... he is not as detailed as I had hoped,,,,I 'll be looking forward to your set of pics when you get your camera fixed.

Nice work man !

tread

Tim,

Great job on the panzer and the figure looks really cool, love the pose you've got there. I do think the Verlinden heads seem really large compared to the Hornet replacement heads and even more to the Tamiya ones. Doesn't look out of place here and when he's painted the figure will 'come together'.

Guys, finished the Char B1 but my camera went berserk. Keeps telling me no card is inserted when the card is firmly in place. I've tried several things but am afraid I'm going to have to send her out for servicing. I had a friend take some photos at our IPMS club meeting Thur and here they are to prove that I've actually finished her! Will try to have some slightly better photos soon. BTW: I was told the French tanker helmets should have the centers painted olive green - will have to correct that too.

Also still working on the diorama, hopefully will be done before the build ends.

I'm with Jack on this one...I think the camera angle, the pose of the figure (head leaning forward) and the different color tones are making the head appear slightly too-large...but once painted he will be just fine.

Yes, side hat is what I was thinking of for the period.

Well I had to consult a few books and do a little googling, but I think I have the answer to this one.   First though the figure itself and porportions.  It actually doesn't look that bad.  Could be just the fact that it is two different coloured plastics causing mind games with the viewer.

Now for the question of the peaked cap.  This style was actually given to all ranks, and as the war progressed more officers could be seen wearing them on the combat field.  After the Polish campaign, the beret was considered impractical and was to be replaced with the black version of the side cap.  During the French blitz the beret was still worn as stocks of the black sidecap were still being manufactured.  In their place though it was allowed to wear the fieldgrey version, as can be seen here by Rommel:

I've found a rank table for a panzer battalion.  As one can see,  the lowest position for an officer is platoon leader.  For it to be plausible, you would have to change the tactical number on the turrent so it ends with a "1" as this digit represents the platoon leader.

Though you could argue that his tank broke down and he took over #2.

regards,
Jack

I dont know anything about the hat, but if it is O.K. for the period, I say use the figure. He looks totally in proportion to me and I love his ' stance ' as  he appears from the side...looking very good man.

tread

This is going to be a stupid question: did they wear those visored hats in 1940? I'm used to the other kind.

Wow. no posting in 3 days.

I got he decals on, but I need some opinions on the bastardized figure I might use for the Panzer II. Look at these photos:

Is it just me, or is his head too big? It's a Verlinden head on the Tamiya kits's body. I was thinking maybe when I prime it, in might look better. What do you all think?

I looked at some Tristar figures of early war panzer figures, but I had this on hand so I gave it a shot.

Hey Tread , i know , perfection takes time right ? Thats why i get done faster than you ..................

tread@ Shell.....   I know   I know.... seems like forever.... never said I was fast.....why do you think the GB runs so long?    it's just for me... LOL

yer slow pal,

tread

treadwell

Thanks guys for the nice words ...greatly appreciated.  I am a really slow builder and painter but I will try to have something for this weekend  ( not finished, but progress )     thank you all

tread

Sounds good Tread ............................

Thanks guys for the nice words ...greatly appreciated.  I am a really slow builder and painter but I will try to have something for this weekend  ( not finished, but progress )     thank you all

tread

Thanks Bob and Marc, appreciate the comments!

Bill, that really is some Hotel Sierra work there.

Tread, I am really looking forward tot he weathering.  You are starting with an exceptional canvas.

Come on Bob, painting the canopy was the hard part. Get her off.

Tread-very nice job on the Char-love the heart.  Looking forward to more progress pics

Bill-Outstanding work and attention to detail. 

Canopy has been painted since Monday but I haven't found the time (really, the desire) to remove the masking....maybe next weekend....sigh....

WBill , ive enjoyed your historical info on these vehicles and it a pleasure watching you build your model here .

Thanks Terry and Carl, appreciate the comments. I enjoyed sharing the build here and participating in the GB along with the gang.

WBill ...............definitly well done weathering .

Will that Mk.IV is brilliant I agree with everybody that you have really pulled off the panzer grey, brilliant.

Bill the Char is a beauty I love the paint and the decals really have sat down.

Prim the Pz. II looks great, love the preshading.

Terry

Thank you,Rob...I'm working on it... trying to do do the figure, never did one before and finding it difficult with acrylic ... would rather have enamel or oil base for the face..the rest of him is not a problem.It is the factory figure and not to detailed so it is a good practice run.

the decals laid  down real nice ... I can see every bump and line...used A LOT of micro sol !

thanks man for the kind words

tread

Thanks Rob, glad you like the outcome and enjoyed following along.

TREAD - Man thats looking great!  Decals and paint job is very nicely done.  Cant wait to see the weathering and the pictures of your Char from all angles

WBILL - Beautiful finish  Still really like the contrast and interest the open hatches gives to the overall look.  The disruptive camouflage and weathering is brilliantly done.  Was a pleasure to watch this one come together.

Thank you kindly sir tread! Now it's your turn to get that Char done, looking forward to seeing it cross the finish line as well.

Congrats,Bill on a beautiful and most outstanding build....I am so glad I was along for the ride !

Kudos my friend :  )

tread

Bill, I think Panzergrey is the toughest to weather MHO. You pulled it off nicely. I really like how you do the wood. If you share, I'd be most enlightened.

Thank you for participating and as always, look forward to your next build log.

Wbill: Fantastic! All around great job!  

Thanks Eric both for the comments and hosting the GB. I started this one back on 9/23 so it's taken almost 4 months to get it across the finish line but I am officially calling this one done.

I made some final adjustments using more of the Mig Dried Mud pigments on the road wheels to get a better match with the finish on the tracks. Then it was off to the photo booth for the finished walk-around shots.

So close you can taste it, eh Bill. Nice sag on the tracks.