Jeff Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 ............................................... sigh................................................ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff said: ............................................... sigh................................................ Jeff, you should get one if you can. They're usually less than $50 loonies shipped from China. Compared to what the Dragon ones go for these days, I'd say it's quite the value. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Totally agreed , companies like Meng took over the armour market. Combination of quality and price throw Tamiya out of the water. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I’m going have to try Meng now, I swore I’d reduce the small stash down a bit more before adding to it...... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[CAT]CplSlade Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 3 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Jeff, you should get one if you can. They're usually less than $50 loonies shipped from China. Compared to what the Dragon ones go for these days, I'd say it's quite the value. I have a ton of Dragon kits and I agree with this. Between RFM, Meng, and Takom the Tiger and Panther lines are entering the new century. Once momentum gains on other companies venturing into the smaller panzers and someone takes on the APCs/AFVs to a greater extent, Dragon will become as much a myth as a 'real' dragon. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapperSix Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Very nice build! I am going to use your build as a guide for the one in my stash. Looking forward to the final product! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Thanks guys! It's always nice to find new updated options for subjects. It's even better when they're less expensive too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 I shot a clear coat onto the Jagdpanther and once that had dried for a day, I applied the decals. There's not many but they do have to go over the zimmerit. The kit ones are a bit stiff so I was a bit concerned. After application I pressed on them with a cloth dipped in hot water. This made a huge difference in their conformity. We'll see once they're dry. There's also a sneak peak at my next project in the above pic. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Nice camo job, the pattern looks great. Do you plan to blend the colors with a filter, or should the look be newish and stark in contrast? From that angle of view it looks like you could store the Sherman on the backside of the big cat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Looks sweet! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Fabulous. Ryan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 4:52 AM, DocRob said: Nice camo job, the pattern looks great. Do you plan to blend the colors with a filter, or should the look be newish and stark in contrast? From that angle of view it looks like you could store the Sherman on the backside of the big cat. I haven't tried using filters before but I will use a wash on it. Especially with the surface texture thanks to the zimmerit. The Sherman isn't that small thankfully. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 5:05 AM, GazzaS said: Looks sweet! Thanks Gaz! On 6/18/2019 at 11:29 AM, Ryan said: Fabulous. Ryan Thanks Ryan! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 I got a bit more done tonight. I sprayed a flat coat over the decals. Looks like they were able to confirm to the surface nicely. I then installed the periscopes into the roof. The roof up to now wasn't glued, nor was the main gun. I then started the weathering process with an application of brown panel line wash. Once dry, I'll do some dry brushing. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Weather that baby up Carl, it’ll look stunning, your base is perfect for a layer of dust and grime. I use the MIG powders which you dry brush on or mix down with anything.....your zimmerit Is perfect..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Really nice Carl, so nice in fact, that I just picked up Dragon's Jagdpanther 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Oooo, I likey.......harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted June 23, 2019 Members Share Posted June 23, 2019 Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/20/2019 at 3:48 PM, Martinnfb said: Really nice Carl, so nice in fact, that I just picked up Dragon's Jagdpanther Thanks Martin! I always wanted to build the Dragon one when it first came out but never got around to getting one. Then the Meng kit came out and I decided to try it instead. On 6/20/2019 at 4:04 PM, harv said: Oooo, I likey.......harv Thanks Harv! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/23/2019 at 12:56 AM, Mikester said: Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Thanks Mike! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 I finally painted and added the tools to the Jagdpanther. I couldn't get the tow cables to work for me. They're wire and I couldn't get them to fit suitably so I left them off for now. I gave the model a coat of weathering powders and with that, I'm calling it finished. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Your Jagdpanther looks great, love the Zim and the camo scheme. Did he ate the Sherman? It looks like there are only some bogey wheels left. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Looks lovely, Carl! I like the orange box over the back. I've never seen that before. This post has got me thinking about wire cables. I think the next time, I'm going to try to heat-bend and dry fit them before I add the plastic ends. My last completed armor build was a T-34 and I had to leave the cable off, too. GAz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 57 minutes ago, GazzaS said: I had to leave the cable off, too. Just try braided thread either waxed or treated with Tamiya extra thin. It looks the part. Cheers Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 hours ago, DocRob said: Your Jagdpanther looks great, love the Zim and the camo scheme. Did he ate the Sherman? It looks like there are only some bogey wheels left. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob! He didn't eat the Sherman, just a love bite. 5 hours ago, GazzaS said: Looks lovely, Carl! I like the orange box over the back. I've never seen that before. This post has got me thinking about wire cables. I think the next time, I'm going to try to heat-bend and dry fit them before I add the plastic ends. My last completed armor build was a T-34 and I had to leave the cable off, too. GAz Thanks Gaz! The box is supposed to be the wooden jack box but the wood effect is a bit too orange. I might try to tone it down. I didn't think about annealing the wire until after I had glued on the ends like you did. Maybe next time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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