Panzer 3 Ausf M

Spearjig · Post by **Spearjig** » July 17th, 2013, 9:54 pm

Putty off, green on!

Chris · Post by **Chris** » July 18th, 2013, 1:24 am

That looks coor Spear.

Spearjig · Post by **Spearjig** » July 18th, 2013, 1:47 am

I'm so impressed with this kit I'm going to haul the tiger 2 out of the stash and give that a bash plus the tiger two Porsche turret off my shelf of shame and get that finished.

ShaunW · Post by **ShaunW** » July 18th, 2013, 5:19 pm

Nice one Spearjig, that is shaping up very well.

Spearjig · Post by **Spearjig** » July 25th, 2013, 7:41 pm

Quick update.

Post by **Softscience** » July 26th, 2013, 4:04 pm

Your model looks pretty nice. I imagine a light overspray or very light drybrush of the base color could go a long way to bringing all of the camo elements together. Its a neat little trick. The effect is very subtle, but it really brings the kit to the next level.

By light drybrush I mean LIGHT. You don't want to produce a dusted effect, just catch the edges, corners and other high spots.

Similarly, if you do an overspray, thin out your base color with 7 parts thinner to 1 part paint, and then just mist the coat on from about 10-15 cm away from the kit.

A light touch will be key with either approach. When you think you need just a bit more, that means you've got enough.

ShaunW · Post by **ShaunW** » July 27th, 2013, 9:32 am

Nice one Spearjig, this kit really does build up into a great looking Mark III. Softscience's advice is very good but as he says, subtelty is the key.

Spearjig · Post by **Spearjig** » July 30th, 2013, 10:26 pm

Thanks for the tips, I usually do give my kits a misting of base coat however with this being mostly rattle cans I may have to modify my technique. Anyway I'm now going to try and get it finished over the week end. Dog is fine (easily out runs me!) but my 84yr mother in law has now took a fall so that's me on taxi/ delivery services for the foreseeable future!

ntrocket88 · Post by **ntrocket88** » August 1st, 2013, 6:31 pm

Nice work on the camo!

Spearjig · Post by **Spearjig** » August 6th, 2013, 10:58 pm

OK after a panic thinking the build was finishing on the 8th, I can now report latest progress. wheels and tracks on, support framing for the body is almost on , rather fiddly , only part of the kit that the instructions let down being rather vague. The turret is now complete with additional armour. The carpet monster has claimed a few parts as well. Photos to follow when my phone charges.

Spearjig · Post by **Spearjig** » August 17th, 2013, 4:25 pm

Now finished - photos to be posted tonight

Chris · Post by **Chris** » August 17th, 2013, 8:21 pm

Excellent Spear, just under the wire!

Spearjig · Post by **Spearjig** » August 17th, 2013, 9:39 pm

Finished!

Chris · Post by **Chris** » August 18th, 2013, 6:39 am

Very cool, glad you finished it!

Clashcityrocker · Post by **Clashcityrocker** » August 18th, 2013, 7:11 am

Looks very nice.

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