sd.kfz.171 Panther G

[model maker jnr]

Hi guys i,m new new to the forum and just wanted to ask about your ideas on something.
i have just completed painting an panther G and was wondering if any one had any weathering tips.
sorry would post some pics but they have to bigger file size.

 

[Bullet21]

How extreme are you aiming for? Some folks are happy with a simple wash and dusting of pigments, others dive right in and go for really complex painting with scratches and chipped paint with bent fenders. I built a Panther G a while back too, my favourite tank! Just a cool looking tank. I went for a fairly new look with some pinwashing and dry brushing, and I tried to make the bottom side look like it had been ripping through a farmers field or something similar.





And here is a KV-IB that I just wanted to look dusty. I did an oil wash and then used pigment powders for dust.


Is there any particular method or look you need help with?

 

[model maker jnr]

Nice tanks. The method im looking at is making it look like its " been riping through a farmers field. You know the mud look. I hope you understand what i mean. Again thanks for the pics

 

[Rolling Thunder]

Mix some paint with plaster and some vegetation. It should look just fine for what you are looking for.

 

[model maker jnr]

another idea i will try thanks Rolling thunder

 

[model maker jnr]

here's some pics of my weathered tank.

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[Bullet21]

That looks great! The bottom side looks really good, what did you end up using on it?

 

[JohnSimmons]

Looks great!!!

 

[model maker jnr]

sand,thinner and some brown paint mixed together .it was applied by stabbing it onto the running gear . i also flicked some on using an old toothbrush. ;D

 

[model maker jnr]

It now resides on my self as my inspirational model

 

[modelerchris521]

Hey NICE also did you hand brush or airbrush ???

MC521

 

[model maker jnr]

Airbrushed it mainly ;D

 

[modelerchris521]

NICE i wish I had an airbrush I hand paint all my models

MC521

 

[model maker jnr]

My airbrush skill are improving they aren't very good on this model.
Using a brush now for lots is a good thing because even when u get an airbrush u still need a brush sometimes and when u do get aairbrush u Will be good with a brush as well ;D