1/72 German Armor Group Build

Duke Maddog wrote:

This is my completed German captured T-34/76 Beutepanzer by Dragon. I finished it with a weathering of reddish dirt similar to what is found on the Russian Steppes...

She's a beauty.  I'm building a non German one right now.  You are motivating me to finish it.

Grant

Duke Maddog wrote:

This is still going on?

I say the same thing about my move to the new place, and the build work!  My Attack 1/72 Panzer III is in an ice cream tub, hopefully not damaged, and waiting to torture me some more...(well, it has been waiting for 5 months now).  I will prevail, and finish it, or die trying!

 

Duke Maddog wrote:

Awesome job Lodger! You've done extremel;y well on that camo pattern and zimm! I can't wait to see this weathered!

!!!!!!

Will

Dragon Tiger I Mid Production

Awesome job Lodger! You've done extremel;y well on that camo pattern and zimm! I can't wait to see this weathered!

Got some more done on the Hasegawa Panther....

Well, as promised, I have my pics of my latest German subjects for this build. One is completed, the other in progress.

This is the Revell 1/72 scale German Kingtiger (p) with Porsche turret. I know it is supposed to have Zimmerit on it, but I'm NOT going to go through that hassle (particularly since I haven't even practiced!) and I can't afford any AM Zimmerit right now. As far as I'm concerned, this one was somehow recovered and  repaired after Zimmerit was no longer being applied to tanks, so the repair crew scraped it all off before sending it back out to the front.


Hey, it could've happened......

Anyway, here is the running gear all assembled:



This is the rest of it assembled:



All I need to do here is install the L&L tracks and she's ready for a coat of paint.

Now for the one that is completed. It's not really German-made, but it is German nontheless.

This is my completed German captured T-34/76 Beutepanzer by Dragon. I finished it with a weathering of reddish dirt similar to what is found on the Russian Steppes.





The screen on back is the photo-etch that came in the kit. The shurtzen are also P/E, as well as the top cover above the mantlet.

I hope you all enjoy! Comments are welcome.

How do i insert pics on this page i wanted to show what i was doing

Hey Fockwolf welcome to the gang I myself will be doing a dio of an armoured column passing a refueling MAUS superheavy tank other than that i guess what you do with your kits is up to you.BTW the Dragon Panther Ausf G is a great kit the only real flaws i ran into 1 if yours has the diecast hull Don't use the screw in the front it interferes with the hull Mg-38 mount just use the screw in the rear and superglue the front and 2 the tracks are a wee bit short on the Panther G but you can hide that flaw under the skirts as I did

i am new to this forum stuff but i would like to get in on this i have been working on a few 1/72 scale models, all german i have 3 hasegawa kits a panther ausf.f , panzerIV /70(v) lang and a 8 ton half track with a 37mm AA i also have a revel stugIV and a dragon panther g hope i can still get in on this but what are you going to do with them are you building a big battle like kurst

thank you fockwolf

This is still going on? Cool! I have just started a Revell Tiger II Porsche Turret. It's still only barely started, so when I get more work done on it I'll post some pics.

willjanuary wrote:

3.Dios welcome

D'oh!!!!!

rudy_102 wrote:

rudy_102 wrote: I'll enter with a dio consisting of an Italeri Opel blitz and German Guns set + a Revell Germany King Tiger Henschel Turret. The models are assembled already, and the vehicles have their paint on already. All that's left is gun painting and groundwork. Pics as soon as my dad buys a replacement digital camera (the first one was left in Poland for my aunt and uncle, as digital cameras are WAY expensive there). Hello? willjanuary?

Ah, not quite LOL.

Sup yall?

PROJECTS

1.Sdffz 251 C Panzerpioneerwagen

2. King tiger (Finished)

3.Panther (I dropped it)

I have started a GB called German Dioramas (please join!!!), and if dios aren't allowed, that's okay, I'll leave.

I would have sent you a PM, Adamo, but I couldn't (for some reason).

I suggest you take a look through the previous 13 pages of this thread to find an answer to your question re joining the build with a built model.

Are there any diorama GB's going on that would be appropriate for you?

Regards,

Bruce

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rudy_102 wrote:

I'll enter with a dio consisting of an Italeri Opel blitz and German Guns set + a Revell Germany King Tiger Henschel Turret. The models are assembled already, and the vehicles have their paint on already. All that's left is gun painting and groundwork. Pics as soon as my dad buys a replacement digital camera (the first one was left in Poland for my aunt and uncle, as digital cameras are WAY expensive there).

Hello? willjanuary?

I am experiencing difficulties taking pics as well, but I won't paint until i've posted build up pics

Will

I'll enter with a dio consisting of an Italeri Opel blitz and German Guns set + a Revell Germany King Tiger Henschel Turret. The models are assembled already, and the vehicles have their paint on already. All that's left is gun painting and groundwork. Pics as soon as my dad buys a replacement digital camera (the first one was left in Poland for my aunt and uncle, as digital cameras are WAY expensive there).

So far that is what Ive been doing when assembling. Im going to start the Humel tonight  from the looks of thge kit it should be a great build. thanks for the advice

mrrc wrote:

Howdy, I just picked up a dragon models 1/72 Sd.Kfz.165 HUMMEL from my lhs and would like to join. Ive done some early american tanks but this will be my first german model. A question though , from what Ive read most seem to build the model and then paint but I usualy paint and build? Im pretty new to modeling so any advice is apreciated. thanks , Steve

Hi Steve,
If I were to sum it up in a sentence, I paint before assembly when the parts are to look different, and paint after assembly  when the parts are to look similar. The advantage of painting after assembly is that you can glue, fill and sand to hide the joins, then paint over the whole lot for a nice clean finish. The advantage of painting  before assembly is that it is easier to get a good demarcation between dissimilar items, like the pioneer tools on a german tank, where a shovel will have a wooden handle and metal blade, over the camouflaged finish of the tank. Use a combination of both techniques on each model as you deem appropriate, and feel free to ask lots more questions.  Good luck with it,  I really do hope you enjoy it.
Cheers
Tony

mrrc wrote:

Howdy, I just picked up a dragon models 1/72 Sd.Kfz.165 HUMMEL from my lhs and would like to join. Ive done some early american tanks but this will be my first german model. A question though , from what Ive read most seem to build the model and then paint but I usualy paint and build? Im pretty new to modeling so any advice is apreciated. thanks , Steve

Steve,

I usually build in subassemblies...especially with the Dragon stuff.  I'm in the middle of a Jadgpanzer IV, and I'm planning on painting just the base coat in 4 major subassemblies.  The wheels and all of the extra pioneering tools will be painted seperately.  These 140+ part kits are very difficult to paint as a whole.

Lodger,

I look forward to seeing your Hasegawa Panther.  I've got one way back in the forum (Panther II).

Grant

Howdy, I just picked up a dragon models 1/72 Sd.Kfz.165 HUMMEL from my lhs and would like to join. Ive done some early american tanks but this will be my first german model. A question though , from what Ive read most seem to build the model and then paint but I usualy paint and build? Im pretty new to modeling so any advice is apreciated.

thanks ,

Steve

I'd like to join in too, if its ok. :)  I've been working on a Hasegawa Panther for about a week and a half off and on.  Got most of the assembly done and took a stab at zimmerit for the first time.  Still gotta zimmerit the mantlet sides and then it should be ready to paint.

Thanks for the idea re the Italeri tracks. I was a little unsure as to how much better than the Hasegawa tracks they were ? In the interests of expediency, this could be a good option.
Other than that, I'm not progressing too fast, keep getting distracted by other things.
Cheers
Tony

G'Day Will

I know i'm VERY late, but I've got a trumpeter 1/72 elefant that I started a week ago. Can I join in please, this will be my first GB and second AB'd model!!

Will

I don't want to do all your thinking for you <G>, but you *could* use your Italeri Pzkw IV tracks on this one, pending your resupply of RTV silicone.

You should be aware that the Italeri Pz IV isn't terribly accurate. I don't think it's a bad kit, but it's not as good as the Revell, so if you need to cannibalise it for parts, it won't be a great loss.

 I must admit that I do like the link and length hard plastic Revell tracks. I could cast up some, as I do have a Revell Pz IV in the stash, except that I'm currently out of RTV. I could then also use them for my Italeri (Esci) Pz IV as well.
I'll keep thinking about it and deciding about the RTV whilst I finish the camo.
Cheers
Tony

taxtp wrote:

Any thoughts on the best treatment for Hasegawa tracks?

Mine were too large on my L/70, so be sure to dry fit them.  I currently superglue the tracks together.

Grant