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1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 5:28 pm
by mustang1989
Aafter 9 months I had to call this one done. I have learned a great deal from this build after watching countless videos and reading tutorials along the way. I never thought I would build an armor subject but after watching armor being built consistently across all forums I can now say that I have pulled off what I would like to call a successful outcome.

After stocking up on all of the paints, weathering mediums and supplies I went to work in April of last year on this build. I used markings from Star Decals to depict a Panther in East Prussia in January...ish of 1945 which is why you'll notice the winter camouflage spare road wheels on the sides of the turret and aft part of hull. Paint scheme is of a late war type as well. To help the base kit out some, I used 3D printed resin tracks from Panzerwerk Design. These things are so easy to put together that it's almost a crime. Tedious.....yes.....but go together very easy and make for a fully workable track. I also used some Tamiya photoetch on the build as well as an Eduard printed MG34 machine gun for the turret. The OOB tow cable was replaced by an offering from Eurekai Model Accessories and the OOB gun barrel was replaced by one from Aber.

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After acquiring a base for it:

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and then dropping it into an AI setting:

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Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:43 pm
by Stuart
I remember seeing this when you built it Joe - that's an absolutely stunning entry into armour building.

Any plan to do some more?

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:47 pm
by mustang1989
Thanks Stuart and ......yes. :headslap:

I've been bitten by the armor bug......HARD. Will start a thread when I get closer. Right now I'm working on a '57 Chevy Gasser kit. Shouldn't take too awful long to do it as I'm not going all out like I usually do.

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:49 pm
by Stuart
Cool! Looking forward to seeing the next one.

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:52 pm
by mustang1989
I'm a glutton for punishment. It'll be Miniart all the way. :shutup:

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:53 pm
by BlackSheep214
Wow…incredible work! Well done, Joe! :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout: :shoutout:

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:54 pm
by Stuart
mustang1989 wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:52 pm
Stuart wrote: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:49 pm

Cool! Looking forward to seeing the next one.
I'm a glutton for punishment. It'll be Miniart all the way. :shutup:
:bag: :whiteflag: :bang: :grin:

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 6:55 pm
by mustang1989
LOL

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 7:12 pm
by Stikpusher
Nicely finished Joe! Definitely one to be proud of!

Re: 1/35 Tamiya Panther Ausf. G-First Armor Build

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2026 7:14 pm
by mustang1989
For it being my first one I am just that Carlos. Gonna have to up my game after this one.

'Preciate the good word buddy. :bow: