Ben323:  Your skills are increasing exponentially...and I can practically hear the enthusiasm in your voice as I read your posts!...gotta love that!

I admire your willingness to tackle new skills.  The zim', as mentioned, is too thick BUT the application is superb.  You have the rare talent of "randomness".  That is my term for the ability to apply a technique effectively in a fashion that goes beyond application in the logical locations (foot & hand hold abuse areas are an example of more easily identified logical locations)  without OVERDOING it.  When "randomness" is done well the whole build just seems 'right"...does that make sense?

The abuse and tweaked corners on the rear bin look great.  Did you make those divots on the side of the upper hull?  They are nice.

OK...all that being said...THIS BAD BOY NEEDS A BASE!!!  I love how you've determined in your mind the scenario that led the vehicle to look the way it does but you need to guide the viewer along the same path.  The debris work is great but the tank needs to rest on some of that same debris.  You could set her on a modestly sized base (they have pre-cut wood ones at Michaels) then add/build a small corner of a wall that was clipped by the tank producing the rubble you've worked so hard to get right.  Just my .

Wonderful work Ben, you've got me excited to see what you're going to try next!!! 

I'll be watching how to deal with the issues of the JSU-122 because I also have this kit but have not started it yet.

Agree with all the others, very nice finish!  The weathering looks great!  Look forward to all your other builds.  Like Eric said...get busy.

Better get busy mister. 

Hey guys,

Im glad you liked my Elefant! And thanks for all the awesome replies!

My next few projects will be a Shanghai Dragon Panther Ausf. G command version w/ Steel Wheels. Im doing a complete overhaul of this model. Going the whole 9 yards on this thing. 

Then it'll be a OOB Jagdtiger from DML with zim. I plan to do a whitewash on this one. 

After that I'll be working on a JgpzE100 from Trumpeter. Possibly getting fruils for this one

Then maybe, if I don't get a new cool model, I'll build a Jsu-122 from Shanghai Dragon. Im giving this one a complete overhaul too.

Oh boy I have a longggg list of models to make. I still have a DML Flak 38(t) Ausf.M Late Production and an Academy M36 Jackson on the bench too 

Anyway 

Thanks guys!

Nicely worn look to the Elefant. Courageous effort on the zimmerit as well.

Good job!

Outstanding work. 

Looks like it just rolled out from under a collapsed building.

Total realism! 

You achieved what you were after Ben, that's the most important part!

Great job Ben - the rubble looks great, just like it's reversed through an entire house for shelter!

You can't beat a good bashed up, battered build imo!

Ben

Very nice dusty look you achieved there. Definitely looks like its seen a lot of street fighting. Very nicely done.

You knew what you were looking for and you have definitely hit the mark!.

I think it's a great finish, well done...cheers....Kenny

Definitely different looking Elephant than what i'm used to seeing . I like !

BK I would say that was the look you were after alright.

Great finish

Tony lee

I have no idea how accurate the paint scheme is but I love the weathering. The dust and rubble looks very convincing!

Hey Guys, 

I finally finished my elefant! 

I molded her to look like a late war tank that has been fighting in the city for a while. I made some bricks and debris to make it look like things have been blowing up all over ! As per Pvt Mutt's instructions, my dust is a light grey brown color which I mixed up myself. Hope it pleases you ! 

The antenna I got from RBmodels as per usual. 

Here are the pictures,

There you go! 

If you want more pictures or have questions just ask. Oh and critique is welcome !!!

Ben I was thinking lighter colors because your model is dark, get the picture?

These might get my point across for you

Tony lee

Urban crud

How about shades of gray for concrete and maybe a hint of brick red for brick dust.

A light dusting of a buff or light tan for dirt dust.

Those would work for me anyway

Tony lee

No one has said a word yet about your zimm Ben and since i'm a redneck and don't know no better than to show my ignorance i'll step up and say something.

Your zimm is way to thick. For scale it won't be much more than a smear with the ridges in it.

Practice on a sheet of EverGreen before you do your next zimm covered build and the improvement will be great,you'll see.

Paint job looks really good btw and so does your workmanship.

Tony lee

Hey guys!

Thanks for all the replies!

TREYZX10R: Thanks !

Blitzwing: I just got that clearflat on! Literally 10 min ago

Hinksy: The new elefant that came out with the zim has no battle damage moulded in. Thats why I opted for this version of the kit. Also I think my kit was the premium one so it came with indie link tracks (MagicTrack). I really like these but recently I got hooked on Fruils and my LHS has a pair on sale....hmmmmmm. Yup, there are two Ben's!

PANZERWAFFE: Thanks for the kind comment! Boosted my morale tenfold !

Bish: The paint scheme was originally used on Panthers in late 1945. But I thought it looked amazing and wanted to try it but I already have a different camo scheme for the panther which Im building right now.

wbill76: Thanks! Your builds are amazing and your one of the main guys who I idolize in modeling ! I strive to make my models as good as yours!

Aaah man!

Two Ben's - I'm already getting confused. Best just stick to signing off as Hinksy!

Ben, no erm, Hinksy!

Forum is alive and kicking, even if there are some going about ringing a bell to 'bring out the dead'! Nice to see progress on this one Ben, the camo pattern is different and eye-catching, nice job on that!

Ben, theres been a few hickup's, but its not dead yet, far from it.

Nice work there. Is that paint scheme based on a real one or did you come up with it. It looks very different, i like it.

Hey Ben,  may not be completely accurate but I really like what you have done!!  Your paint job came out very nice and I believe it may be one of your best builds yet.  It is very eye pleasing and I have really enjoyed looking at it.  Look forward to the completion

Hi Ben,

Nice looking build there buddy. I'm not a fan of adding Zimmerit myself (because I'm a lazy git) so I asked for the latest Dragon pre-Zimmed Elefant for my Birthday back at the beginning of this month. I'll be starting it next month. Luckily they've used their heads and added some battle damage to to the moulded Zim in the way of missing detailed moulded sections.

I see you've removed the Tracks Ben. Did you install them but not fix them in place so they could be removed for ease of painting? If so is there any way they can be removed or could they be replaced with Friuls or Modelkasten tracks. My kit came with DS tracks - I'd send you them but I might use them on my build. Undecided yet as I'm a big fan of Friuls.

Good looking build sir!

Ben

Beautiful looking Elefant there and very nice paint scheme and weathering. A bit of flat to dull that slight shine, put on the tracks and you will have one great build. Nicely done.

Looks great Ben!