Ron's Tamiya 1/35 Panther Ausf. A - With home made zimmerit.

[spanner570]

Ron I think life's to short to add zimm ,!!!.

...be a dull old world without a challenge now and then though, eh?

 

[papa 695]

Well don't be too long with the final reveal Ron.

 

[spanner570]

Ian, fear not old lad, I've only stopped the build whilst I get together all the 'junk' and accessories from my bits box these tanks used to carry over and above the 'norm.

Ron

 

[spanner570]

I'll wind this up now. Thanks to those who posted during the build.
Here's the tank with bits from my spares box, plus a bit of scratch building ( The ladder and ropes etc.) All the stuff was actually on one Panther tank or another - even American Jerry Cans.

Some people might now consider it no longer is OOB. That's life, it's their choice..... As nothing on it is after market, I would like to think it still is.

Brush painted using Children's acrylics and Vallejo Model Air Acrylics.























A most enjoyable tenner's worth of kit.

Ron

 

[PaulTRose]

looks real nice from here

 

[Gern]

Beautifully done as usual Ron!

When you added the camo colours, how did you stop the paint 'wicking' along the grooves in the zimm?

 

[col68]

Nice work Ron

 

[yak face]

Superb result old boy ! The home made additions look excellent and shows that just because somethings considered old and outdated that doesnt mean a great result cant be achieved - and the kits an old one too! Top marks mate and an extra credit for the bucket!

kind regards Idi Amin

 

[spanner570]

Cheers boys, I'm glad you approve of the final result. I must confess to getting a load of personal fun and satisfaction from trying to get the best from this 'Toy Kit'

Dave, it did wick a bit, but then I figured the paint would probably have run a bit on the real thing. Who knows?

Mr. Amin - I might be old and outdated, but luckily, I have all my fully functioning and original parts - Except two, which I can't discuss in public!

Yours,
Ivor Toovanekutt.

 

[grumpa]

Awesome work Ron, everything spot on a usual

Jim

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Lovely job Ron, really like the lived in look of this one.

 

[spanner570]

Jim and Bob.
Thank you very much for your positive comments. Much appreciated....

Ron

 

[bazers]

Nice job Ron like all the bits and bobs ,looks lived in

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb result Ron, I like the overall effect you've achieved with this build.

 

[spanner570]

Barry and Joe - Sorry for the late response. I've been away for a few days

Thank you both for your positive comments.

Ron

 

[tommy1drop]

Top work Ron, I really like how this kitty turned out, you can't beat an old war horse mate, she looks lovely

 

[Steve O]

Fantastic Ron a total result, love it.

Steve.

 

[spanner570]

Tommy and Steve - Thank you for your excellent posts. I'm well pleased you both like the Panther.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Ian M]

You made a propper good job of that. Nice one.

 

[monica]

great Job,Ron,real like the adds to this one,real well done,