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Dave J

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  1. I can understand why people are commenting in the way they are, as you weren't very welcoming asking for assistance. Instead of demanding action and information  @marianmadalin32  , you could of asked in a better way. Maybe like, I am looking at taking on a huge project of building a 1/1 Tomcat. I am looking for information and reference, can anyone point me in the right direction or assist me?

    Well, I am not knowledgeable in the said subject, but there is lots of people on Facebook that are very knowledgeable in that area. I would start looking for F-14 Tomcat groups and start looking from there. At my place of work we have built scale props of things using scale models as the base for measurement. Perhaps look at getting new Tamiya 1/48 Tomcat kit (there is A & D versions), and start using that as your base for measurements. From what I understand its are really good kit and the best on the market and its pretty accurate on shape. There are tons of F-14 walkarounds on the net also.

    What are you planning to use to build this replica? Wood as the frame and then sheet metal for the skin?

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  2. 3 hours ago, [CAT]CplSlade said:

    Is there a link to the discussion on the zimmerit? I have tried searching it and none of the articles I've found so far about this Panther are mentioning it being ridgeless. When I look at the pics I feel I can see some type of pattern (especially on the turret) but the pics aren't clear or close enough to the vehicle for me to be 100%.

    @[CAT]CplSladeNo there isn't anything posted on the internet, just Sam and I chatting in Facebook Messenger. But basically there is proof that Zimmerit was applied in 2 coats at the factory. Sam's theory is 219 didn’t have ridges as such, and that 219 only got the first layer of zim.  But that's his unproven theory that some went out with only 1 layer. As It looks like only the foundation layer in those images.

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  3. Its time for my clubs annual Build the Same Kit competition, and the Armour subject is Meng's Panther Family. Which works out great as it ties in nicely with the GB here!

    Meng's fantastic Panther Ausf. D kit built as '219' of I./SS-Pz.Rgt 12 in Fonteny-le-Pesnil area of Normandy sometime between 9-11 June 1944. Huge thanks to Sam Dwyer, who has been more than helpful, pointing me in the right directions and the discussion in 219 ridge-less zimmerit. Zimmerit was added by using Tamiya's Polyester 2 part putty, slapped with an old toothbrush. The tracks are MasterClub, and Meng's Suspension kit has been used, which will help to get that weighted sit once a base is made for it. Still have a few tools, cables and chains to fit, and chipping of some zimmerit areas. But it's getting closer to paint.

    Ba'sz Photo collage of '219' on Flickr - https://flic.kr/p/rqgrMY

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  4. I am calling this one done now for now!

    I'm impressed with what Takom have done, and the kit falls together! I reckon this could easily be a weekend build project if you were looking for one! Clean up wasn't too bad thanks to where Takom placed the sprue attachment points, and a sharp sprue cutter makes it hassle-free. Mission Model Dunkelgelb, Rubber, Gun Metal and Transparent dust paints were used, which is now my favourite paint brand as its so easy to use without all the smells from solvent-based paints. Ak Interactive pigments were used on the tracks, exhaust and sand build up/weathering. I dumped the idea of it blowing a track as it didn't look right, I ended up connecting the track back up. Only thing I want to revisit is the Imperial Star on the front, as it should be a little be darker.

     

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  5. Had some spare time over the last few days and I started weathering the Tankette. I'm using Ammo & AK weathering washes and effects. I still need to add some chips and paint a couple of little details like the Star on the front and rear taillamp. Tracks were painted with MMP Burnt Iron, and AK Track wash. I have decided to try my hand a making a small base for it. I am going to go with an abandoned Tankette after blowing a track in battle and. I'm also looking at adding a figure it too, there is a nice looking figure of USMC soldier charging from Alpine. But there doesn't seem to be much out there.

    Well, this is where I am currently, I am waiting on a couple of jars of pigments to arrive for me to continue...

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  6. Small update...

    All the base colours are on now. I have decided to go with the overall sand colour scheme, with the rising sun flag on the sides of the tank. All the colour callouts are from the Ammo paint range which I am not a huge fan of, so I converted them over to Mission Models Paints. The colour Ammo suggest is a shade of Dunkelgelb, so I have used MMP-011 as my base colour. Tools and barrel also painted using Mission paints.

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    So that is where I am at the moment, I will start some weathering later tonight if I can get downstairs for a bit.

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