WOW, I love it!

I'm going to sand down the stripes some, mask and shoot with Tamiya X-2 & their 87077 Lacquer thinner. It's the only white I like right now through the airbrush.

Most impressive AVRE now! Excellent!!!

I had some time tonight so I got the LCVP ready for decals, have most of the stowage assembled and painted, and I got the machine guns together.  I really like the Academy guns, a lot of detail in a small package.

A great purchase, aren't they? Just wait til you need some .50's on a project...

And another $5 in stik's pocket.

I wish... ;-)

I was thinking the same thing Stik, I have more .50s than I know what to do with now.  I'm sure I'll think of something though...

I think its about time I did an update. I keep getting carried away and forgetting to take pics. So better do so while I remember.

After adding the decals, the whole thing was sealed with future/Tamiya Flat base mix. I then gave it a very thin wash and a light bit of dry brushing, I don't want to go to heavy on this as it should be a pretty new vehicle on its way to the front. It was then sealed again with the same mix and I have now started adding the tools. I am just waiting for the wooden handles to dry before adding those. So here is where it stands.

Next up will be to finish the tracks and once added to dust and a little bit of chipping. 

She's looking absolutely gorgeous, mate! Your drybrushing really brings out the nice Zimmerit texture while not being too much to make it look wierd. Simply amazing work!

Thanks. I did just one layer of dry brushing using MiG's oil for 3 colour camo. I was not sure about using it, but I rather like it.

Trabi: Just friggin' fantastic! I love the bridge and all the extra work you put in there. Super cool work on something you don't see every day!

Bob: Nice work on the MGs!

Bish: Gorgeous work on the Panther, the drybrushing does look great on the zimmerit. Only question is about the cable running from the the headlight would be mounted into the front mg mount, did I miss your explanation?  

Thanks gamera. That bit running down to the front MG mount is a chain for the cover that goes over the front of the mount. Its not seen much, but I decided to fit it as I am doing a tank away from the front line. This is one of few pics I have seen of it being used.

I just thought it would be something a little different. 

Ahhh, that's pretty cool Bish. Thanks I learned something today, I've never seen the chain fitted like that!

I know, you never even see them lose on the vehicle. I don't know if they can be un clipped or just broke off.

silentbob33

I was thinking the same thing Stik, I have more .50s than I know what to do with now.  I'm sure I'll think of something though...

As much as I enjoy Italeri armor kits, their .50s are pretty anemic. I like to replace them with my Academy Ma Deuces.

great work there Bish. That camo pattern always was one of my favorites for german armour.

I moved some pictures around in photot bucket so here is another of my P-38 for the hall of fame.

Thanks shiv, this is my first time doing this sort of scheme and I do really like it.

I wondered where your pic had gone, I will add the new one to the roster.

Bish, that does look good indeed! Nice!

Shiv, that looks sharp too!

Bish, that is looking awesome!

Shiv: excellent job on the Lightning.

Bish: the Panther looks fantastic, nice detail add with the kugelblende cover.

Both the Panther and the P-38 are monuments to awesomeness.   Cheers to you both.  

Bish,

I've working on  the Jug and nopt taking pics either, Sorry everyone.

Ill have a couple in a day or two

bitbite

Both the Panther and the P-38 are monuments to awesomeness.   Cheers to you both.  

Couldn't have said it any better myself... kudos guys!!!

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

No worries Ken, look forward to seeing it.

Shiv: That's one very sexy looking Lightning!

Ken: I'm looking forward to those pics!

I got my decals on, stowage finished, lights painted, and a wash to start the weathering done over the past couple of days.  Got so caught up I forgot to take pics as I was doing it.  

Bob, looks like she's ready to hit the beach! Almost there now.

Yep! Just have to weather, assemble and paint the crew, and attach the machine guns.  Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to find some figures to have running down the ramp and onto the beach.

silentbob33

Yep! Just have to weather, assemble and paint the crew, and attach the machine guns.  Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to find some figures to have running down the ramp and onto the beach.

these two sets are out there

Plus these guys, although the Rangers were carried in LCAs.

Bish thats one beautiful Panther, the camo pattern is awesome. I like what you did with the wheels and the zim really works. The entire turret is very well done and again thats a really nice camo pattern.    Thats one to be really proud of.

Terry