On behalf of Bunker45: Latest Panther Painted & Weathered.

[TimM63]

This is on behalf of new member Bunker45.

 

[Bear43]

That's pretty cool.

 

[Pantherman]

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Certainly seen some action, I like it. Pantherman

 

[Down Time]

Excellent work!!

 

[Edbert]

That looks cool!

I'm not into the sci-fi/fantasy stuff enough to know, but to my eyes I see a Warhammer influence. Am I wrong?

 

[wjbrandel]

Good work

 

[Eagle-1]

Rob.

 

[Bunker45]

That looks cool!

I'm not into the sci-fi/fantasy stuff enough to know, but to my eyes I see a Warhammer influence. Am I wrong?

Hi. Sorry about the delay. Not sure of a Warhammer influence on my WWII stuff, though I really love to do beat up/well used looking models, rather than the lightly weathered look. Each to their own.

 

[Pantherman]

Hi. Sorry about the delay. Not sure of a Warhammer influence on my WWII stuff, though I really love to do beat up/well used looking models, rather than the lightly weathered look. Each to their own.

That's the great thing about model building, it can be sparkling brand new, have everything thrown at it or anywhere in between. Pantherman

 

[kevin]

Great work, I like the beat up heavily weathered look as well.

 

[Bunker45]

Great work, I like the beat up heavily weathered look as well.

Hi Kevin. Obviously a man of taste. The weird thing is, that when I browse real photos of WWII vehicles, most photos in black and white, the vehicles in general, tend to have a dirty look, more than heavily weathered, most anyway. But I think a well worn model looks great if done ok. I like a model to have something that catches the eye. Not a good explanation, but it's hard to pin down what looks good for me. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, I have been officially on my pension for a year now. It's all downhill from here!!!

 

[markholland474]

Very cool. On it's way to fight in Ukraine from storage in Russia??

 

[mediocremodeler]

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That is awesome

 

[Yorkie3621]

So impressive!

 

[erik7181]

Nice weathering job.

 

[Tye g]

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Hi Blackbeard and fellow addicts ,yes Blackbears I'm still here and the above model looks fantastic ,I only wish I could build that good , sadly I can't so I do the best I can and seek help and advice from other modellers , I have just joined East Mids modelling club to get the help I need , atm I'm trying to build the Airfix 1/48 Sea king so will post again when I'm further along take care all Tye

 

[Cold War USAF guy]

Nice job. It's got that well used in combat look. The guys in the maintenance paint shop would really have their work cut out for them.

 

[ImWolf]

Don't recall ever seeing colors like that on any WW2 tank, anywhere, any time.... did you reference some photo's out there?

 

[Cash]

Rust!

 

[Cold War USAF guy]

Here's my current project that is nearing completion. It's an Academy 1/72 A-10A "Operation Iraqi Freedom" from the 81st Fighter Squadron in Spangdahlem AB, Germany. So far, so good on the left side of the rear canopy. It won't be long now.

 

[josh]

Man you guys are skilled with the paint brush!

 

[Bunker45]

Don't recall ever seeing colors like that on any WW2 tank, anywhere, any time.... did you reference some photo's out there?

Hi. Know what you mean. The main body just has primer on. It was rushed out within the last week, as the Russians were just about at the Reichstag's door. I'm not a 'must be correct' modeller. If I fancy doing a camo scheme used on one kind of tank/SPG on a totally different other vehicle, I will. If I'm happy with the finished result, what does it matter. I've always just done my models for me. If anyone else likes them, great, if not, that's ok too. I must be doing something right, as I have sold loads of models over the years on EBay, and had good feedback on them all. I do reference camo schemes when about to paint a model, just to see what I like the look of. But I will swap and change as desired.

 

[Bunker45]

Man you guys are skilled with the paint brush!

Hi Josh. Well, it's official. My four year old Granddaughter Erin, reckons I'm a genius, though I would never say that myself, being very modest, and laid back. Cough, ahem, whatever. But thanks for using the word 'skilled', though all I do when painting and weathering, is open some paint tubes, use two brushes, and do it. I've been painting canvases for about forty years, mostly industrial. All dark shadows, rust and grime. And this darker look, transfers to my models. Sorry to waffle.

 

[Bunker45]

Very cool. On its way to fight in Ukraine from storage in Russia??

Hi. The Ukrainians need all the help they can get, but it would be a real shame if an original Panther got trashed!! But I appreciate your remark.

 

[Bunker45]

That's pretty cool.

Cheers Bear43

 

[CC Museum]

Looks to me more than just weathered. My impression is that either it was on fire or very near to something that was. Or, it's been abandoned and left on the battlefield for more than a decade. Kind of reminds me of the old tank graveyard on Guam back in the early 70s, where old Japanese derelicts were left to rot or eventually evolve into things for kids to climb on. I like it.

 

[Pantherman]

Hi. Know what you mean. The main body just has primer on. It was rushed out within the last week, as the Russians were just about at the Reichstag's door. I'm not a 'must be correct' modeller. If I fancy doing a camo scheme used on one kind of tank/SPG on a totally different other vehicle, I will. If I'm happy with the finished result, what does it matter. I've always just done my models for me. If anyone else likes them, great, if not, that's ok too. I must be doing something right, as I have sold loads of models over the years on EBay, and had good feedback on them all. I do reference camo schemes when about to paint a model, just to see what I like the look of. But I will swap and change as desired.

Freestyle, I like it. Pantherman

 

[typ44q]

Nice build! who makes that kit?

 

[Bunker45]

Looks to me more than just weathered. My impression is that either it was on fire or very near to something that was. Or, it's been abandoned and left on the battlefield for more than a decade. Kind of reminds me of the old tank graveyard on Guam back in the early 70s, where old Japanese derelicts were left to rot or eventually evolve into things for kids to climb on. I like it.

Hi. Thanks for the comments. Agree with you about its look. I never go overboard on rust with tanks, unless I am doing an abandoned one. I just like to give an impression, that a vehicle in combat, should look well worn. Just my opinion. I have seen photos online, of brilliant dioramas, except, the tank in the diorama, looks too clean for me. I really love the fatigued vehicle look. It's interesting to paint, it's what I've always done with models. Clean looking tanks, no matter how well done, and there are a lot of very talented modellers, for me personally, are more interesting with wear on them. Not over the top, but just well worn. Glad you like the Panther. I have recently put out loads of photos on both the 'Armor' and Sci Fi site, showing my very wide range of finishes. Cheers. Steve.

 

[Bunker45]

Nice build! who makes that kit?

Hi. Thanks for kind comment. I have no idea who made the kit. I bought the tank already built, from a local Toyfair. Someone had done the hard work, all I had to do was paint it.