Panther A

Mike Kryza
Hi Thony, I'm in. From witch brand is the "Zimmerit" - DEF-Models?

Xerxes
Great model. Looking foward to see you progress

Spanjaard
interesting 🙂

Anthony Flanagan autor
Mike - the Zimmerit is the Meng "decal" brand. Very detailed, very intricate, and very thin. I am a little worried as to whether it will show through when I paint, which I hope will be soon.

Raimondas Ciuplys
I suppose the zimmerit will be ok after wash. Except for MG cupola. I would propose to replace it with putty.

Anthony Flanagan autor
Just got the base coat painted. The Zimmerit is holding up fairly well though still a little flaky in places. I will try to post pictures tomorrow.

Peter Hardy
Actually going pretty well Ant. The Zim looks like a giant pain though! Look forward to more tomorrow mate!

Peter Hardy
Good thought James. I did that on a Tiger 1 forward machine gun ball mount when I had the same issue as Ant has had with this one.

Anthony Flanagan autor
Hey guys! First, thanks for the commentary. I uploaded another album with my most recent efforts on this project. After giving it a go with the paint, I think I am going to simply chip the Zimmerit at the two main pains (bow MG and front lower hull). I have to say that I liked this Zimmerit from a conceptual stand point, but it seems to create more issues than it resolves. Take a look at the pix and let me know what you think.

Spanjaard
why not add the pictures to the existing album? then we can see the complete progress😉

Anthony Flanagan autor
Will do.

Anthony Flanagan autor
Spanjaard - took your advice and moved photos to this album.
James C - i will be taking your advice on the Zimmerit. Keep your fingers crossed!

Peter Hardy
We are all anxious for the outcome Ant!

Anthony Flanagan autor
Peter - Not nearly as anxious as I am. 😉
Thanks for the support and I will keep plugging away.

Peter Hardy
Make sure you do and no more extended silences please!

Bryn Crandell
Found it. Looks great!

Spanjaard
nice to see all the progress 🙂

Rene Scheiblich
Cool build so far, am I too late to grab a seat?

Wondering how the zimmerit on the front will look in the end! Seems to be very troublesome to deal with.
The tracks turned out pretty good looking, nice base to start with. And the worst part of the later german ww2 tanks... Loads of roadwheels, but very well done!

Anthony Flanagan autor
Bryn, Spanjaard, and Rene welcome aboard and you are not too late and thanks for the support. I hope to get some time with this project over the weekend.

Spanjaard
final version? i would suggest clear cote, wash and matt cote.....

Anthony Flanagan autor
James, thanks!
Spanjaard - not final yet. I still have to decide whether/how much weathering to do, put on side skirts, paint camo, as well as paint and mount tools. I just wanted to show an update with the tracks. I still have a ways to go.

Spanjaard
great 🙂

Peter Hardy
Straight from the factory is ok too Ant!

Anthony Flanagan autor
Peter, yeah I am leaning that way. I find that sometimes I reach level of contentment sooner than I expected. This time I really like how the tracks turned out and would hate to conceal them under dirt and mud.

Daniel Klink
Looks great that way Anthony...And no need to rush things... Like it a lot!

Spanjaard
your own pace, your own choice 🙂 and have fun with it. we enjoy looking at it.

Peter Hardy
Then keep them as a visual interest Ant. Why not? You don't have to make an AFV look like it has just been rescued from the Somme. Take a look at Jim's new Jagdpanzer IV Lang. Nicely weathered and worn but nothing hidden from the viewer's eye.

Anthony Flanagan autor
I just checked out Jim's Jagdpanzer IV Lang and its simply impressive. I still wanna put the side skirts, schurzen, on as a special a feature I have eyed from the start with this kit. I may leave off one or so as wear and tear. Still mulling...

Peter Hardy
Mull all you want but don't loose sleep over it. Take a look through Alberto's wall while you are at it. If there is anyone better than him on wearing as opposed to weathering an AFV I don't know of them.