speedlimit Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 After taking a break from building things that fly Im building something that has tracks for a change. This is my first try on armor building. Im planning to give this as a gift to my brother in the Philippines, who happens to love german WW2 tanks. No PE or aftermarket acc for this one. It'll be a straight OOB since I dont have that much knowledge with tanks. Here we go. Obligatory picture of the box: Gluing things together one by one: So far so good After priming and a little bit pre-shading This is where I am now. After painting per instruction using Tamiya acrylic paints. Gluing the little bits and pieces. Next will be putting the decals. Another shot of future with flat coat. And oh I forgot the cable stowage at the back and the machine gun at the top. Oh well, probably later after gloss coat. Comments, opinion and suggestions are welcome. Thanks! Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 <_< WOW Eric... Great job on your first armor piece...B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Thanks Anthony. I kinda left one little detail that needs some attention though. That seam line in the exhaust muffler needs to dissapear. Oh well back to some sanding and painting. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Well its finished. Except for the antenna at the back and top mounted machine gun placement (which will be assembled upon arrvl to destination) I decided not to place the tow cables. I went crazy deciding if I'll be using the thread supplied (too soft) from the kit or picture hanger wire (too stiff) so I decided to hold it off to do that on later builds. Weathering kept to minimum since the recipient wont have any diorama to place it onto. Decal placed, sprayed some tamiya smoke, washed with raw umber oil with lighter fluid. Gave it a shot with future with tamiya flat and 90% iso alcohol. Prior to putting this panzer into a sturdy box with foam all over I had the opportunity to shoot it (forgive the shadows, need to get more lamps). Here she is: Suggestions, opinions and comments are most welcome. Thanks for looking. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Nice job on your first tank model Eric! I'm sure your brother will be rapped when he gets it. Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks Jeff. I sure do hope he likes it. Now on to modern AFV! Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Looks like you're all set for your modern MBT build! That Panzer IV looks fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks Moritz. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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