Airfix 1/72 German reconnaissance set

[Pantherman]

Got this little kit as a time filler whilst doing other stuff but decided to see just what I can do with it considering the size and number of parts. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Got this little kit as a time filler whilst doing other stuff but decided to see just what I can do with it considering the size and number of parts. Pantherman
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Wow, that's pretty basic. One A4 set of instructions for both builds !! Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

Have fun!
As a kid, Airfix kits were tops; just choosing a kit with several months of allowance in my pocket was as much fun as building it!

 

[Pantherman]

Wow, that's pretty basic. One A4 set of instructions for both builds !! Pantherman

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One primed, one almost assembled. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

Is that a rust primer?

 

[Pantherman]

Is that a rust primer?

I find this works well for german armor as it was the actual colour used I believe. It's great when it comes to chipping as you just need to scratch or rub over the top coats. I made it into an air version so much easier to spray on. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

Nice, hope you'll have a few shots of the chipping procedure... have not done that yet!

 

[Pantherman]

Nice, hope you'll have a few shots of the chipping procedure... have not done that yet!

Will do. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I find this works well for german armor as it was the actual colour used I believe. It's great when it comes to chipping as you just need to scratch or rub over the top coats. I made it into an air version so much easier to spray on. Pantherman

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Primer done. Topcoat of desert yellow hopefully tomorrow night. Pantherman

 

[Edbert]

Is that polyurethane impervious (once cured) to washes/thinners?

 

[Pantherman]

Got this little kit as a time filler whilst doing other stuff but decided to see just what I can do with it considering the size and number of parts. Pantherman
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Can anyone recommend some 1/72ish scale palm trees that actually look like palm trees rather than stuff I have been finding??? Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Is that polyurethane impervious (once cured) to washes/thinners?

It's fairly hardy but like most acrylics, it will lift if rubbed/scrubbed enough. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Primer done. Topcoat of desert yellow hopefully tomorrow night. Pantherman

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Done some weathering on one, just sprayed the other. Made a start on the base.
Just noticed the ejection pin marks on the car so will have to sort them out.
Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Done some weathering on one, just sprayed the other. Made a start on the base.
Just noticed the ejection pin marks on the car so will have to sort them out.
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Sorted out the pin marks and got a primer on the base. Alot of painting to add/sort but it's kinda getting there. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

This close to the holiday season, it occurs to me that we could broaden the appeal of our hobby by making dioramas out of gingerbread!

 

[Pantherman]

This close to the holiday season, it occurs to me that we could broaden the appeal of our hobby by making dioramas out of gingerbread!

And the bonus is that you get to eat the offcuts....... Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

Seriously though, what is the material you used for the base in this case?

 

[Pantherman]

Seriously though, what is the material you used for the base in this case?

It is underlay for laminate flooring. I may have accidentally over ordered (on purpose) on the last job !!!!! Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

... nice! Maybe there will be a utility for the pile of vinyl and tile flooring left over from our recent renovations!

 

[BarleyBop]

Done some weathering on one

Cool, thanks for the step-wise pics!

What are you using to remove the top coat to reveal the under coat?
And the bare metal highlights, brushed on?