Tamiya 1/35 Panzer 111.

[JR]

Here’s some I found on a quick browse through the Panzer III pages at worldwarphotos.info :smiling3:

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There are also some pictures to be found of knocked-out vehicles that lack the spaced armour plate, but those are suspect — chances are good that the plate got removed as a result of the vehicle being hit.

Thanks Jakko .

[Guest]

Hi John very nice job so far shame you've got a problem with gun mount I'm sure you'll get round it, as for doing scratchey it's really is a dark art don't go there leave it to Mr T and Paul.
Pete.

[topgazza]

I like to see nice clean tanks. They all must have been at one stage...... :flushed:

[JR]

I like to see nice clean tanks. They all must have been at one stage...... :flushed:

At one stage, mine tend to be either dirty or dead !

[topgazza]

Schroders cat tank syndrome John

[JR]

Greetings one and all.

While the SU 100 diorama dries ready to frost I decided to carry on with the figures and base on this one.

With the Infantry walking behind and to the side of the Panzer I decided to put some of their kit on the track guards. A box of spare ammo and two smaller cases.






Now many of you sharp eyed will have noticed this Panzer has no tracks and wheels, worry not. When the primer/ and top coat is done to all I shall do the wheels and then fit. As for those tracks the same will apply. Once made up and suitably painted I'm going to fit them before gluing the two halves together.
Think the Tamiya figure set is perfect with its winter uniforms.

At this point I decided to prepare the base. Using a piece of 18mm ply with a Sculptamold layer.









Applied a coat of PVA to assist the Sculptamold




With the mix still wet I use a filler knife pressing and dragging it across the ply in each direction to give an even layer.



Then some cart tracks made into the road way.



Now sitting in the cave drying.
Track assembly next, bit of filling on the figures and away we go .

C&C Welcome.

[Lee Drennen]

John very impressive keep it going

[Guest]

Great stuff John. Love the set-up for the dio.

[JR]

Thanks Lee & Peter.

Started on the buildings yesterday, after a couple of hrs doing some more research on Russian Villages, styles materials etc.
This time I've decided to use foam board for the backing and cover the fronts in timber, most of it coffee stirrers, which I bought 2 years ago in bulk !
As my main supplier of Kappa line is closed due to the virus its time to use up all the off cuts. I knew they would come in handy one day :nerd:

First building.


Even had to join the ends up !


Final trimming will be done when they are assembled.



The black is where the window will fit.



Made from 1.5 x 1.8 mm Balsa, part glued on some cling film, then a section of plastic film attached with canopy white glue, which should dry clear. Then the frame will surround the whole section.
Hopefully tomorrow it will have dried so I can do the frame and fit into the building.

C&C Welcome.

Thanks for looking in.

[JR]

Another window in progress.

[BattleshipBob]

Greetings one and all.

While the SU 100 diorama dries ready to frost I decided to carry on with the figures and base on this one.

With the Infantry walking behind and to the side of the Panzer I decided to put some of their kit on the track guards. A box of spare ammo and two smaller cases.

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Now many of you sharp eyed will have noticed this Panzer has no tracks and wheels, worry not. When the primer/ and top coat is done to all I shall do the wheels and then fit. As for those tracks the same will apply. Once made up and suitably painted I'm going to fit them before gluing the two halves together.
Think the Tamiya figure set is perfect with its winter uniforms.

At this point I decided to prepare the base. Using a piece of 18mm ply with a Sculptamold layer.



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Applied a coat of PVA to assist the Sculptamold
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With the mix still wet I use a filler knife pressing and dragging it across the ply in each direction to give an even layer.


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Then some cart tracks made into the road way.

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Now sitting in the cave drying.
Track assembly next, bit of filling on the figures and away we go .

C&C Welcome.

Thats a horrible looking cake:thumb2:

[Richard48]

Mmm looks like Porridge Papa John.Must be like Celluclay.Some spiffing work going on chap,
Carry on that man.
Richard.

[JR]

Thats a horrible looking cake:thumb2:

Your so kind Bob!:smiling3:.

Mmm looks like Porridge Papa John.Must be like Celluclay.Some spiffing work going on chap,
Carry on that man.
Richard.

Well spotted Richard, and thank you.

[adt70hk]

John

Looking good and I have the feeling it will turn out very nicely by the end of the build!!

ATB

Andrew

[JR]

John

Looking good and I have the feeling it will turn out very nicely by the end of the build!!

ATB

Andrew

Thanks Andrew, it's this part I enjoy the most.