Proud Kraut Posted January 11 Share #1 Posted January 11 It was my intention to finish some of the modeling projects I started last year but I got a couple of new models recently. I couldn´t resist and decided to build this model first in 2022. It´s the new 1/35 scale TAMIYA model of the Czech tank 38 (T) which was used by the Wehrmacht in many variations. As usual the Tamiya kit is very detailed and excellent to build. Here´s the box and the tank after receiving the first coat of primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted January 11 Share #2 Posted January 11 Hey Lars; that's a very nice 38(t). Nice priming job. I was going to ask you if those were individual track links but I read the box description. You did an excellent job on the tracks. I'm looking forward to some more progress pics. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted January 11 Share #3 Posted January 11 Excellent work! I still like Tamiya kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 11 Author Share #4 Posted January 11 Thank you guys! I think Tamiya found an excellent way to make the tracks. Each consists of 20 parts, they fit perfectly and look very realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 11 Share #5 Posted January 11 Nice job. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 12 Author Share #6 Posted January 12 I did some preshading, then airbrushed the tank with German Grey (Tamiya XF-63) with several thin layers. For highlighting larger areas of the tank I mixed XF-63 with white XF-2 at a ratio of 5:1. After the color has dried I applied the decals. Meanwhile the crew has received it´s base colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted January 12 Share #7 Posted January 12 Nice work so far. The figures look good. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted January 13 Share #8 Posted January 13 Nice work, Lars! Looking forward to seeing how your other projects from last year turn out. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 13 Share #9 Posted January 13 Looks good. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 13 Author Share #10 Posted January 13 Thank you for your kind feedback, guys! Tracks - I´m painting them with a mix of black and leather brown (1:1). After the color has dried I drybrush them with Vallejo "gun metal". Some more detail & figure painting today. Finally the whole tank received a "medium grey" drybrush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 14 Share #11 Posted January 14 Looks great. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 18 Author Share #12 Posted January 18 Weathering. First layer of pigments applied. Looks way too much but most of the pigments will be removed finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted January 19 Share #13 Posted January 19 Looks dirty, like a tank should be. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 19 Share #14 Posted January 19 Looks nice. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 19 Author Share #15 Posted January 19 Thanks guys, now with the crew and some more details added (antenna). I think I´ll finish the kit this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted January 19 Share #16 Posted January 19 Nice. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted January 20 Share #17 Posted January 20 Wow, that is one very dirty tank. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted January 20 Share #18 Posted January 20 On 1/11/2022 at 11:08 AM, Old Marine said: Excellent work! I still like Tamiya kits They've always been my favorite off the shelf model kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted January 20 Share #19 Posted January 20 That model looks great. Those tracks look so much better than the rubber ones. Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 23 Author Share #20 Posted January 23 I´m afraid the last steps are barely visible. The tank crew´s uniforms received their collar tabs and the tank some final metal effects. That´s it thanks for looking and thanks for your kind feedback! Next week I´ll start something completely different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS44 Posted January 26 Share #21 Posted January 26 Looks Great! I just bought the 1/48 Tamiya German Panzer 38 (t) Ausf. E/F. I might do it as soon as I finish my Sherman Easy Eight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 26 Author Share #22 Posted January 26 Thank you! Would be great to see your's here as well then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted January 27 Share #23 Posted January 27 Lars, your 38 turned out really well. The figures really show just how small armored vehicles of that era were. Excellent work! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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