Panther 18

[Charles A Stewart]

Hi Folks.

The last post is still ongoing, I'm no sculptor, but not to far off now.

Blacking Aluminium tracks:-

I don't think they look too bad, they're on the right.

Outdoor temperature was 20C today as required in the instructions , so had a go. Before I do more I would be interested in the pros and cons of this process.

Regards

Charles

[Malcolm.Plumb]

Turned out very good Charles.

[Charles A Stewart]

Hi again.

Another of those super detail jobs, they take time, I know. However:-

What a difference from the original kit part.

Some Mr Surfacer to cover up/texture and we will get there.

Cheers

Charles

[Robert Tanzer]

Hi Folks.

The last post is still ongoing, I'm no sculptor, but not to far off now.

Blacking Aluminium tracks:-

Etched track.jpg

Outdoor temperature was 20C today as required in the instructions , so had a go. Before I do more I would be interested in the pros and cons of this process.

Regards

Charles

Please tell us what you use to Blacking the Aluminium tracks.

[Charles A Stewart]

Hi all.

Robert, in answer to your query I use the products from here:- www.metalblak.co.uk

The web site includes instruction and the chemicals required. I bought the 500ml kit to experiment with..

I fancied the idea as a way of avoiding painting the tracks. The track links seen here were done as separate items, the next step will be to see if I can do them built up sections of 10 or so.

Hope that helps.

Charles

[Charles A Stewart]

Back again, and so soon.

Finished re sculpting the hull machine gun mount:-

Original kit item.

A bit more Mr Surfacer and a coat of paint or two, and stand 6' back, should look good.

I'll let that last coat of paint dry out thoroughly before any tweeking.

Cheers

Charles

[Charles A Stewart]

Hi Folks.

I didn't intend to do this today, but as the rear deck plate happened to be on the work bench. Well I am sure I am not the only one who has a plan but is diverted/distracted/challenged, so here we are.

I have not liked(my opinion) the kits intake covers, too frumpy, bit of a lump if you get my drift.

After a recent visit to the Tank Museum and some photos:-

Real intake cover, Tank Museum.

Kit covers, just that little bit, dumpy, just not.... there.

As I had gone to the effort of opening the intake holes, redoing the covers had been on my mind. I know, if that's all he has to worry about

Therefore:-

The ring thing, shh, its only glued on.

Let the glue dry, a coat of paint.

Now, that's got to look better surely.

Time for a beer, OK another one.

Take care all.

Charles

[David Brady]

Lovely work.

DB

[Robert E Morey]

Nice detail Charles - looks great.
Bob