Si B's-Meng Jagdpanther Ausf. G1

[Steve Jones]

Stunning work Si. Once the white wash has finished you will have a perfect base to do all the weathering from. This is turning into a wonderful work of art. Well done mate:thumb2::thumb2:

[Si Benson]

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

Well as we all know Jim, Peter learnt his dark art at Hogwarts:smiling5: I got some success using a wet pallet after watching this guy...

I watch this and came away mind blown and still unable to do it:sad:!!

Stunning work Si. Once the white wash has finished you will have a perfect base to do all the weathering from. This is turning into a wonderful work of art. Well done mate:thumb2::thumb2:

Thanks Steve:smiling4:
I was in two minds about when to weather, before or after doing the whites, but decided on after.
I think before I get too far I’m going to stencil the markings on so I can weather them in. I got these stencils many years ago and completely forgot them....
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Cheers

[Steve Jones]

I would certainly do the white wash before weathering. However I am trying to push the boundaries of the standard weathering process's by doing more layering work. I am now looking at doing various levels of weathering in between the regular process of weathering. All in my head at the moment but hopefully I will be able to try out the theory soon. I forgot to ask if you are doing side guard panels??

[col68]

Looks good si.

[Guest]

A fine bit of so far that man. I know I'd never be able to do a winter camo scheme.

[scottie3158]

Si,
You are achieving a great finish well worth the time and effort.

[Guest]

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:

Yes, I knew that when I posted — you also said “All comments welcome” so I thought I’d offer my thoughts that you’re on the right track but not there yet.

[Mini Me]

Looks good Si, you're getting there.:thumb2:
Rick H.

[Fernando N]

Great paintjob and even better whitewash Si:thumb2:, love how the pics show the build-up of white gradually stepping up.:smiling4:

[Guest]

Si,
Cannot remember if I have ever built one of these, so got the deck chair unfolded and here I am.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! That is a super fine job on the paint and whitewash, looking forward to more and my credit card from the pain and prospect of adding one of these to the stash.
Very inspiring.
Mike.

[Si Benson]

Great paintjob and even better whitewash Si:thumb2:, love how the pics show the build-up of white gradually stepping up.:smiling4:

Hi Fernando, thanks for stopping by.
I’ve been busy tonight with stencils and unit marking, plus a bit more white here and there...I’ll get some pictures tomorrow :thumb2:

Si,
Cannot remember if I have ever built one of these, so got the deck chair unfolded and here I am.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! That is a super fine job on the paint and whitewash, looking forward to more and my credit card from the pain and prospect of adding one of these to the stash.
Very inspiring.
Mike.

Cheers Mike:thumb2:
If you’re seriously thinking of getting one I’d recommend it, a cracking kit. The tracks are a bit epic though with 3 parts to put together for each link:upside:

Looks good Si, you're getting there.:thumb2:
Rick H.

Thanks very much Rick:thumb2: slowly, slowly

[JR]

Si...apologies, not on missing this at all sorry. A great build, I'm only just getting to know about these polycaps, yes we who build old Russian stuff don't have such luxury! Think that Sturm I did had them, but can't be sure.
I have been working down the list of who I follow, having had expert tuition from the Laird of the North, but up to now I'm old a quarter way down .

I'm in, but can we go back to sunny Spain for the final section, I'm sure your parents won't mind a few more to put up.:smiling:
John.,:smiling4:

[Si Benson]

I would certainly do the white wash before weathering. However I am trying to push the boundaries of the standard weathering process's by doing more layering work. I am now looking at doing various levels of weathering in between the regular process of weathering. All in my head at the moment but hopefully I will be able to try out the theory soon. I forgot to ask if you are doing side guard panels??

Evening Steve,
The layering is something I’m playing around with too....I’m trying out enamels and I’m liking how they work. Maybe we can compare notes :nerd:
Yes mate, I will add some shurtzen panels and there are tracks to go on the rear too.

Looks good si.

Thank you Colin:thumb2:

A fine bit of so far that man. I know I'd never be able to do a winter camo scheme.

Lovely to see you Mr Day:smiling4:,
White has been my nemesis in the past so I’m grabbing it by the horns this time

Si,
You are achieving a great finish well worth the time and effort.

Cheers Scottie,
Glad you like it mate:thumb2:

Si...apologies, not on missing this at all sorry. A great build, I'm only just getting to know about these polycaps, yes we who build old Russian stuff don't have such luxury! Think that Sturm I did had them, but can't be sure.
I have been working down the list of who I follow, having had expert tuition from the Laird of the North, but up to now I'm old a quarter way down .

I'm in, but can we go back to sunny Spain for the final section, I'm sure your parents won't mind a few more to put up.:smiling:
John.,:smiling4:

Would love to be there right now, was -4c down here when I rode to work at 05:30 this morning!
I just cannot keep up with all the excellent work going on in the forum either...I barely get time to post myself!
Not to worry, that why I gave you a nudge mate:thumb2:

[SimonT]

Only just seen this one Si

Nice looking kit but those tracks look a bit of a chore

[Si Benson]

Only just seen this one Si

Nice looking kit but those tracks look a bit of a chore

Definitely laborious...but that’s a good description of me:smiling5: