On behalf of Bunker45: Latest Panther Painted & Weathered.
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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.
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.
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.
Cheers Bear43
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
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Freestyle, I like it. Pantherman
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.
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.
Hi. P-man. Freestyle is exactly the word for my model's looks. I like variety. Not too many Allied vehicles, too much green.
jdam dropper
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Looking good!
jdam dropper
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Nice a-10 thinking of buying it one what do you think of it?
mustang1989
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Some good weathering for sure.
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chukw
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Nice work! It looks like it could've been pulled out of a lake or river not too long ago- cheers!
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Haven't posted on here much, huge apologies... totally lost my mojo for any kind of modelling... not sure when it'll creep back, but I figure If I keep checking out other folks builds then maybe it'll re-start the modelling fire inside...
Any way, I gotta say this is an absolutely stunning Panther, the paintwork is just sublime which gives it that perfect 'worn and lived in' look.. well done that's some cracking work there..
Any way, I gotta say this is an absolutely stunning Panther, the paintwork is just sublime which gives it that perfect 'worn and lived in' look.. well done that's some cracking work there..
Hi. Many thanks for that. I do like a worn and lived in look. On the models as well!!! My wife says me and my models all share the same look. Seen better days. Hope your mojo returns. I went through a no modelling patch about 5 or 6 years back. Then I picked up a large kid's toy tank, and I converted it into a late WWII German SPG. That kickstarted my return to form. Haven't looked back since. Email again, when you put out photos of your first model on your return. Look forward to that. Cheers. Steve.
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No need for apologies bro, real life can be a mofo from time to time.
Step back, take stock, set priorities. It is the adult thing to do.
When and if your muse (or your need for escape) returns, we and the hobby will be here
Excellent work, this looks amazing
