Glen B

I have finally got my model workbench etc. set up after many questions and a number of months. Thanks to everyone who answered my MANY questions

I have started to finish my Panther G, it will be done up in the colours/markings of the Hermann Goring Div., 1944 Poland.

So far I have been painting wheeels and suspnsion parts (all dissmantled).

So far I am pleased with the results, working on it has become addicting

hulu

Great... Do you think you can finish it before OCT23rd? I am looking forward to seeing it in our tank meeting.

Glen B

Not a chance even if I took the next 3 working days off I will have to make do with my "stock". Pz. IV and Stug

The Panther will be ready for the next GAN-Am after the 23rd, though

I have it pretty much stripped down and am painting all the small stuff oof the tank, then the hull and upper will get refinished, then reassembly can start.

I will have the gun from it there at the 23rd for"Äirsoft school", though.

Glen B

Progress, so far;

All outer surfaces done in yellow.

Wheels all done and weathered

Airsoft gun upgraded at the Oct. 23rd CAN-AM (thanks thomasjohnmurphy )

Turret all back together, everything checks out

Tracks painted and weathered

Small broken internal bits all repaired (I think a 3/8"chuckimpact gun was used for assembly at the factory )

Green camo blotches are starting to go on, to be followed by red-brown

Gearboxes all cleaned and re-greased, they are in good shape


Decals are here for the markings for the Hermann Goering Div., Poland, 1944

I am pleased with my airbrushing, especially in light of never using one before.

I can see the light at the end of the completion tunnel

YHR

Great. We want to see some pictures

Glen B

I plan to post a before and after, once it is done.............................................. ..............after I figure out how to post pictures

Glen B

A good sign;

I am starting to think about detail painting the tools, final weathering and decal application 

Glen B

How do you post pictures on the forum, I am considerably challenged in that regard

torpedochief

Hey Glen,

When you type in a post you will see a message at the bottom of the text screen that says Upload Images. Click on that. It will bring you to a box that has a bunch of boxes that say Choose File. Click on a box and it should take you to where the pictures are on your drive. Click on the picture or pictures you want. Then at the bottom hit OK. It will give you a message that you have uploaded. Then scroll down to the bottom of the text block and post just like you would without pictures.

Don

Glen B

Don

Thanks, that sounds so easy, even I MIGHT be able to do it.

I am used to some other forums where picture posting requires much more effort than that.

Glen B

OK

I have a number of milestones, here;

- First r/c tank
- First airbrush job, ever
- Firstmodel of any kind in 16 years

I wasn't going to do this before it is all done, however..............................

Hereisa "before" andan "after", I hope folks can see the difference




Before After

Glen B

A couple more.

Lots to do, yet; more weathering effects, markings, tool detailing/installation, matting, etc.

Everything is all hooked up and running perfectly.

Self tapping motor/gearbox mounting screws have been replaced with 3mm allen head capscrews, nuts, washers and lock washers.

YHR

Very Nice Glen. Great Job.

Glen B

Thanks, I am happy with it, for a first attempt, I think the finishing touches will dress it up; the assistance and learning I have received from many members of the forum has been invaluable, thanks, everyone.

I am encouraged by the way this one is going.

I am really into this hobby now, going to work is now just the inconvieniant thing that intrupts my model work


I think I can get another one done before Christmas, when I get my Jagdpanther, which I will want to work on, then.

Got to decide which gets done next; Tiger I, Panzer IV F2 or Stug; I am leaning towards the Tiger, in Abt. 506 colours/marking (at least this week)

DukeSedan

Greta job, Glen.  That is an amazing paint-job for a first time air-brusher.  I am sure when I get mine going my first attempt will not look like that (it may not look like more than drips and splotches, I'm sure).  I hope I can make it down to the next CAN-AM meet so I can see this Panther in person.

shenlonco

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That looks way better now!!
GREAT JOB!!!

Buckeye36

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Great job!
Nice looking Panther!

Eggman1965

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Smooth looking paint job, Glen. Next meeting of the CAN-AM club it'll be you conducting a workshop!

thomasjohnmurphy

Great start. Now for the weathering. Did you pick up the scale model flyers at the hobby show. It had a great article on how to paint and weather a panzer IV. I actually used that same article years ago to guide me in the process. I have a copy if you want to read it

1sgt

Great looking paint job. Are you planning on adding stipples for an ambush scheme. I think that would set it off.


Jim

Glen B

Thanks for the offer, I did pick one of those up at the show, I need to get the products mentioned in it.

I hadn't planned on it, the limited informationI have on the Hermann Goering Div. indicates they were only applied to the side skirts, which I have not fitted.

It would look good though.

Flyn Chris

Nice looking paint job Glen, much better then the orginal.

hulu

Great job Glen!, can not imagine that is your first airbrush work..

Capt.Canuck

Nice work Glen. [sm=thumbup.gif] I just ordered my first airbrush and compressor and I'll be happy if my first effort comes off half as well.

fynsdad

Looks really good! Now comes the fun part, weathering[sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Personally I think it's the best bit, watching a model come to life. Just have fun with it.
One thing I do is give the whole model a REALLY REALLY thin coat of flat earth, it fades the paintwork and helps tie the colours together.
I look forward to seeing more pics.
Frank.