I can’t believe I’m actually saying this folks but this build has now come to a close after 9 months. I have learned a great deal from good people on the forums as well as countless videos and read tutorials along the way. I never thought I would build an armor subject but after watching all of the good builds I’ve been seeing in the past as well as the present, I can now say that I have pulled off what I would like to call a successful outcome.
After stocking up on all of the paints, weathering mediums and supplies I went to work in April of last year on this build. I used markings from Star Decals to depict a Panther in East Prussia in January…ish of 1945 which is why you’ll notice the winter camouflage spare road wheels on the sides of the turret and aft part of hull. Paint scheme is of a late war type as well. To help the base kit out some, I used 3D printed resin tracks from Panzerwerk Design. These things are so easy to put together that it’s almost a crime. Tedious…yes…but go together very easy and make for a fully workable track. I also used some Tamiya photoetch on the build as well as an Eduard printed MG34 machine gun for the turret. The OOB tow cable was replaced by an offering from Eurekai Model Accessories and the OOB gun barrel was replaced by one from Aber.
Thank you to all who followed along and/ or commented along the way.
You’ve done an amazing job with this build! I love the thought that you’ve put into the operational history of the vehicle, and bringing those features to life. I’ve been following a few builds for inspiration/guidance on a current project and you can certainly count this one among them! I feel like there’s a certain relatability that an amateur finds watching someone like yourself, backed by some pre-existing technical skills from other projects, doing something for the first time. This has been a pleasure to follow, and I look forward to following any future scale armour projects you decide to take on!
@pr154 : Stick with it man. You’re doing a great job on your own Panther project by moving slowly and carefully. I’ve got something in the works that I’ve been wanting to tackle for a while now in the armor genre but I’ve got a nice n’ relaxing (and simpler) automotive build in the works currently to sort of “cleanse the palate” so to speak.
Absolutely, my friend. Building armor has been one of the greatest moves I have made in scale modeling. I used to only do cars, which seemed to limit my skill building. I have advanced so much since picking up armor and aircraft. I have a Sig 33 Bison to post up once I finish my figures. Be on the look out for that one. Ill get my Stug G late with full interior finished next.
