Si B's-Meng Jagdpanther Ausf. G1

[Si Benson]

Howdy Mr. Benson,

This is a fine looking build, but one thing worries me a little. Is this going to be a burnt out wreck??? In the photo of your workbench, on the right side, I noticed a gasoline canister. I think too much of Dzhon has rubbed off on you!!! Or was that for the lawnmower……….Hmmmm!!!

I will be following this as I too, love my Kittys. Which unit are you depicting in the build as I have never seen the cleaning rod tube mounted in front of the the rear intakes. On the late models it was mounted behind them in front of the exhaust pipes. Must have been a unit thing of the 654th in the Ruhr…

Prost
Allen

Hi Allen,
Fear not mate, that picture was taken on the patio at my parents farm. Fuel was only for the garden strimmer, no Fire damage a la Mr Race :tongue-out2:

Fancy asking me a fancy question about which unit....I don’t bloomin know:smiling5:
I had to dig out the destructions just for you....it gave me four options to build, I choose the to build a tank from the 654th, battle of the Ruhr as you’ve said....10 points sir:nerd:

Hope you well mate:smiling4:

[Si Benson]

I’ll follow along too Si, Jagdpanther is one of my fav TD’s.
Nice clean build so far and brave man for tackling those tracks, looking forward to see the paint.:thumb2:

Oh and nice bench set-up over there with a great view.:smiling:

Got to admit to liking the old Jp’s...I got a tamiya one in the stash with several PE sets. Not sure it will be anywhere near as good as this kit! Paint is underway mate....pictures shortly

I was so lucky with my holiday. I left the wife and kids at home and just relaxed, built models, drank beer and ate some fantastic food....I do love Spain!

[Si Benson]

Si,
That is a cracking build the tracks look well worth the time and effort. Bring on the paint.

It’s a cracking kit Scottie, without a doubt. Tracks where quiet involved, but totally do-able!

[Si Benson]

Hello mate. Glad you showed this one to the forum. Looks like a cracking kit. I wont give the game away with the wet stuff:thumb2:

Hi Steve,
Well I had all the pictures so even though I finished the build last year I thought the forum might like to see as its a new kit as such.

[Steve Jones]

PM sent

[Si Benson]

Hi Si
Poor you. Fancy having to work at that bench. Warm sunshine, a beautiful view, a cold one at the ready - life can be a toil!! :tongue-out3:

That looks a great kit in all respects. Meng do have a good reputation. Really neat construction so bring on the paint.
Jim

Well it’s a tough job Jim, but someone has to do it:smiling5:
It was in the high twenties/ thirty’s most days and the pool was anywhere between 24-28! I did spend half a day strimming the lower field for Dad so it wasn’t all fun. Dad did cook me a proper paella for my efforts though, with longestines as big as your had.....my food heaven:smiling4:

[Si Benson]

Thanks very much for looking in so far. So as you’ve figured out, the build was done and dusted a while ago. The painting is happening as we speak.
Here’s how she looked with a camo scheme
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I used the recently released AK real colour paints and thinned with Mr levelling thinner hoping to avoid a rough finish but was still grainy! I’m starting to think it’s my technique rather then the paints?

Anyways a few coats of varnish helped to smooth it out a bit. Then I used Ak worn effects and a coat of Tamiya mixed with X20A and brushed like crazy.


Now I’m aiming toward a vehicle thats been white washed but most of it’s come away....and it’s going to be dirty too.
I found using Tamiya mixed with water gave a better worn result, but didn’t try until I got to the wheels!

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I’m still new to this winter white wash but think it’s going ok. I’m gradually building up the effect with some thinned enamel now. It’s a bit trial and error so let’s see how it goes!

All comments welcome
Cheers

[AlanG]

Looking fantastic Si

[Mini Me]

Really nice effect so far, I've tried a couple washed out winter camo schemes. Ended up over spraying then brushing back in to get the desired effect.
Cheers Rick H.

[Si Benson]

Al, Rick...
Thanks very much guys :thumb2:
It’s a long way off still but I think I’m off to a reasonable start, I’ll try not to balls it up:smiling5:

This is the kind of look I’m after..
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Picture for discussion purposes only

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Now I’m aiming toward a vehicle thats been white washed but most of it’s come away....

I think it needs more white, including (more or less) solid areas of it. As it looks now, IMHO the appearance is of faded paint rather than worn-away whitewash over camouflage.

[Jim R]

Hi Si
Looks good. I take Jakko's point about strengthening some areas of white. Michael Rinaldi strengthens areas with white oil paint straight from the tube. A tiny dot placed onto the area and then brushed out. He makes it look easy and very effective.
Jim

[Si Benson]

I think it needs more white, including (more or less) solid areas of it. As it looks now, IMHO the appearance is of faded paint rather than worn-away whitewash over camouflage.

Jakko,
Thanks for your input mate:thumb2:.....Not wanting to make you look daft, but if you read what I’ve written at the bottom of post#22 you’ll see that it says “I’m gradually building up the effect with some thinned enamel now” (building up the white areas effectively). Exactly what you’ve suggested I should do :smiling5:
Hopefully you’ll see what I mean as I post up some more pictures.
Do you have spec savers where you are mate? :nerd: lol

Hi Jim,
Cheers mate:thumb2: I have one of Michael Rinaldi’s books and I’m pinching borrowing some of his ideas. He uses words like mapping and oil paint rendering, i call it painting :smiling5:
Like I said, I’m using enamel paint for this rather then oils, but the concept is the same.

[Si Benson]

Some progress pictures from last nights efforts...

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As you’ll know if you use enamels, they take a bit longer to dry, so I’ll keep doing little bits here and there and gradually build up the effect.
Thanks for looking

[Jim R]

Hi Si
That really is looking good. Just the kind of weathered whitewash Mr Ranaldi gets. I suppose the slower drying of oils and enamels is an advantage for this sort of work. Unless you are a Peter Day magician acrylics can't be blended or feathered out - well I've tried and failed completely :sad:.
Jim