Panzer III Ausf.N pics... (From "War in the Desert" GB)

rjkplasticmod

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

Panzer III Ausf.N pics... (From "War in the Desert" GB)

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:24 AM

This was my entry for the "War in the Desert" GB hosted by hermesminiatures. First GB where I built a Tank rather than an Aircraft . Kit was the Tamiya 1/48 Panzer III Ausf.N, Tunisia, 1942. Built OOB & painted with ModelMaster/Floquil enamels. Markings from the kit. Weathered with oil washes & Mig pigments.

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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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:29 AM

I'm glad you're still sharing all these Tamiya quarter-scales with us. They are so tempting.

Fine job on the Pz III. Always liked them in Afrika Korps colors. How did the kit go together? I assume it's up to par with their others. Thanks for sharing.

Eric

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m1garand

Member since
November 2005
From: Somewhere over the rainbow

Posted by m1garand on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:40 AM

Rick,

Nice clean build. I'm also tempted to explore the possibility of joining the dark side of 1/48 scale.

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jthurston

Member since
October 2004
From: Katy, TX

Posted by jthurston on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:31 PM

It is tempting, isn't it? I'm assuming I could fit a lot more kits on my stash shelves, too.

Anyway, good lookin Panzer!!!!! Love the subtle weathering.

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Luftwoller

Member since
February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:37 PM

Great job on the Target, Rick. I wont tell anyone your on this forum. Secrets safe with me lol.

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.

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matthew9

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by matthew9 on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:27 PM

tigerman wrote:

I'm glad you're still sharing all these Tamiya quarter-scales with us. They are so tempting.

Temping indeed. I would not of known it was a 1/48. Great job.

Matt

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:49 PM

Nice work Rick. Thumbs Up [tup]

BP Models

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squeakie

Member since
June 2007

Posted by squeakie on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 3:25 PM

I have a handfull of PKWIII's in 1/48th in my stash. Been watching for the "N" for quite awhile now. Looks like the wait will be worth it. That's a beautifull build Rick!! If you'd never said it was in 1/48th I'd have never known. Might add here that the STUG III's Tamayia makes are very nice as well (wish they do the one that has the 105mm gun).

gary

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biffa

Member since
January 2005
From: in the tank factory in my basement

Posted by biffa on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 5:07 PM

Awesome job Rick love everything about it.

Ron g.

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rjkplasticmod

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

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 7:59 PM

Thanks for all the kind words Guys, really appreciated. Although I am still mainly an Aircraft modeler, I really do enjoy these little 1/48 Armour kits from Tamiya. Nice relaxing builds & I've learned a few new things as well.

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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dostacos

Member since
December 2003
From: Los Angeles

Posted by dostacos on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:08 PM

rjkplasticmod wrote:
Thanks for all the kind words Guys, really appreciated. Although I am still mainly an Aircraft modeler, I really do enjoy these little 1/48 Armour kits from Tamiya. Nice relaxing builds & I've learned a few new things as well.
Regards, Rick

yes it is a very nice build. and in 1/48 you can do a dio with a plane and your new tank....like a P 40 on a straffing run