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Post by Armorguy on Feb 12, 2018 19:28:32 GMT
Thank you friends. I decided to build the "326" Panther (PzRgt 12, La Villeneuve, Normandy, June '44. There's only one photo known of this particular tank as a reference but it's unsharp and the tank sits in the background. I based myself on other photos of Normandy style Panther camouflage patterns and I think it looks ok. I sprayed on brown and green lines and after drying I applied Gloss Clear. Decals were put on and sealed. The first wash is on, raw umber thinned down with mineral spirit.  More soon. |
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Post by Boots on Feb 12, 2018 20:28:24 GMT
Looks bloody awesome mucker and the decs sat nicely over the zimm it seems  |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 13, 2018 15:42:35 GMT
Lovely camo Guy . I really like that style on Panthers  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 13, 2018 18:31:17 GMT
very nice work on the camo Guy looks smashing  |
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Post by Robbo on Feb 13, 2018 18:32:28 GMT
Wowzer, what green was it you used?
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Post by SteveM on Feb 13, 2018 18:34:31 GMT
Looks amazing AG, perfect camo selection IMHO What oil paint do you use for washes? |
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 13, 2018 19:42:53 GMT
Steve, thanks. I used only one colour, raw umber thinned down with white spirit. A lot more washes and filters will be added before it will look the way I want. It deepened the yellow and it accentuated the surface details a bit. It's not a pin wash, that's for tomorrow. Filters will alter the different panels. Ian, I'll let you know tomorrow mate. Thanks Pete. Glad you like it so far Paul. Boots, the Sol did its job, the decals softened quickly. I found little history on this 326 : The tank was active during the battle for Norrey in Normandy after D-Day. Its SS commander was named Uscha Eismann and he was cut into due to the impact of an antitank projectile, most likely a PIAT. The gunner, Gerd Krieger, cleaned the cupola with his own shirt as it was a big mess. After that he asked his superiors to give him a new shirt but he was then told to clean it with water and move on. This is the tank after the battle and the guy next to the conning tower (Gerd Krieger) is mopping up the blood of his commander.  ONLY for reference purposes. |
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Post by Boots on Feb 13, 2018 21:24:58 GMT
Thats an interesting little story behind this tank fella.............dunno about being given a new shirt....a ferkin` medal would have been more appropriate after cleaning up that mess  |
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Post by SteveM on Feb 13, 2018 22:01:31 GMT
Interesting story AG. Tough times indeed.
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 14, 2018 18:31:24 GMT
Hi guys, I'm slowly working to the yellow colour tones I have in mind. I'd be lost without my good ol' oil paints.   |
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Post by Boots on Feb 14, 2018 18:35:36 GMT
Stunning mate  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 14, 2018 18:41:16 GMT
yeap thats flippin brilliant! |
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Post by SteveM on Feb 14, 2018 21:30:17 GMT
yeap thats flippin brilliant! Wot Pete said  which brand of oils oils do you use AG? I’ve bought some student tubes but it seems very coarse. |
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Post by JEFF on Feb 14, 2018 23:25:47 GMT
Yes, Sir. |
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Post by Marco on Feb 15, 2018 9:42:48 GMT
Looks very, very good Guybro!!! As always!
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 20, 2018 0:17:34 GMT
Thanks a lot brothas ! I didn't have enough benchtime to move on a lot with the paintwork. I brushed on yellow highlights and a yellow ocre filter was applied onto some of the green camo stripes to subtly create warm and colder greens. I'll slap on much more paint the coming days.   Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by SteveM on Feb 20, 2018 8:10:01 GMT
Great tips AG.I’ll practice them before my next AFV build
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Post by JEFF on Feb 20, 2018 11:00:32 GMT
Gettin' after it now, Guy. |
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Post by Boots on Feb 20, 2018 21:04:58 GMT
Thats workin` really nicely fella  |
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Post by Robbo on Feb 20, 2018 21:44:52 GMT
Looking better & better
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