PzKfw V "A" Panther , SS Panzer Regiment 9, Normandy (1/35 Tamiya)

[Mikester]

Well after a lot of on again off again work I finally finished this one.  Fully aware that this is a 40 year old kit with tons of inaccuracies it was a good learning experience for me and a lot of fun.

 

Modifications:

• RB metal barrel
• Metal tow hooks
• Various pieces from Verlinden Panther upgrade set
• Sealed off lower hull areas with sheet plastic
• Scratch built Jerry can rack
• Zimmerit applied with wide tip soldering iron
• Fenders and rear stowage boxes re-worked with lead foil
• Bison decals

Weathering was done using mostly old school techniques, oil wash and dry brushing, AK Interactive Rust Streaks and Flory Washes were also used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[lawman56]

Had you not mentioned how old the kit was, I never would have known. Great work!

[simon 64]

Certanly brings an old kit into the 21st centuary and shows what can be done with an old kit. Bravo!