Takom 1/16 scale Panzer III Ausf N DAK

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey guys 

  I think I found the one thing that I  SUCK AT! weathering. I started weathering the Tigers tracks and they look like crap! They look just like they did before I started weathering them. There so bad that I didn't even take any pictures.🤬

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Got some more work done on the Panzer III Ausf N. I have the inside of the upper hull and turret painted in Elfenbein. I also painted the inner track rollers and there supports RAL 8000. 

  I also cut all of the tracks and the guide horns off there sprues 216 tracks & 216 guide horns!!!!  I think I have spruecutterittus!!! I have calluses on my sprue cutter hand...lol

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  More work done on the Panzer III Ausf N. Some painting, some assembly so here are some pictures for you to look at.

This view shows the commanders seat that I scratch built.

This view shows the gunners optic that I scratch built.

This view shows the machine gun in place.

This view shows the gunners hatches and periscope.

This view shows the loaders hatches and his periscope.

This picture shows the crew in there respective hatches. The commander doesn't fit with all five of the periscopes installed, so I removed the two rear ones (I lost one to the carpet monster anyway 🤬).

This view shows the front access hatches for the steering brakes.

This view shows the hatches open. Also I scratch built the handles from brass wire.

This view shows the rear storage bin.

This view shows the storage bin open and the inside painted black. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

Some more great work there Ron. 

Hope the sprucutterittus isn't permanent and heals quickly. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

 More work done on the Panzer III Ausf N.

This view shows the extras from Value Gear that I am adding to the Panzer III.

Another view of the added stoage.

This view shows the storage rack that I scratch built from plastic stripes and wood.

This view shows the storage rack without the boards. That's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

[Fran]

wow!! Amazing work here!!!

[PanzerWomble]

Looking good !!!

A link to some of my pix of Bovvies DAK Pz III (N) hope they are of any use. It was believed to have been captured at the Battle of Alam Halfa 

 

https://postimg.cc/gallery/zGxkt9P

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Small update to the Panzer III Ausf N.

This shows the barrel cleaning rod stoage that I scratch built from plastic bits.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone 

[BlrwestSiR]

The rack looks great Ron. Nice touch. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Some more work done on the Panzer III Ausf N.

top down view.

Radio operators side view and tracks. I still need to make all of the wheels and tires.

Front view showing the spare track links.

Drivers side view and tracks. It's almost ready for the Ral 8000 paint. I need to do the weathering on the interior before I button her up. That's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[belugawhaleman]

Looking great Ron! I just started work on a big Sherman...I think I'll

do the Panzer III after that. Not likely to do the detail work you are known

for...I'll be happy just to finish the kit!

[geoawelch]

Any new progress on this wonderful build?

 

Cheers,

 

George