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Simon mentioned some of the quality 1//35th models at this autumn's Yeovilton model show. I thought I'd post a few choice examples of the best ones as inspiration. The number of layers of paint and weathering these guys apply to get the overall effect is quite extraordinary.

Some familiar beasts:

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Colour modulation style, with layers of filters, pin washes, pigments, chipping, fading, rust, water marks etc etch. And this is also today's test question. It's a ............ ?

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Hi Stephen.

Jagdpanzer 4/ panzer 4 laing I think.

Your right about the painting skills of the 1/35 builders its truly amazing what can be done as you have shown in your photo's and they are to be much congratulated and appreciated but they are also like fine china ornaments built to sit on a display shelf and be looked at, not driven around and possibly man handled from time to time like our models are?
Just my thoughts.
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thanks for posting the photo's stephen, there'e always a compromise with our sized models between detail and usage, the obvious answer is, have two, one for display and one for driving, many thanks simon manning,

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Hi Paul, thought this would be a teaser. Not a JP, something much rarer....... Try again? Stephen

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Hi Stephen.

Mmmm I was going off the shape of the pigs nose but looking again the wheels are too big, like a 38t or Hetzer go on give us a clue?
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Leyton :wink:

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Paul - you're on the right track (bad pun). I started with Hetzer but its later than that......

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when i looked at this model i thought it was a late war, made up from a set of plans found vehicle, e100 ish, panther11, regards simon

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Very close now, Simon. Stephen

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Certainly looks like a Frankenpanzer :twisted:

Ostketten tracks, KT wheels, JP IV gun and upper hull fittings.

Something from the Wehrmacht spares box.

I take it my suggestion was too oblique ... :wink:

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Adrian - I must have had a late night.... Orient?

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Think postcodes...

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Leyton not Leytonstone. Sorry I was a bit slow. Hangover confirmed. You have it sir. Anyone else like a try? Stephen

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Something captured from the Russians . . . and altered perhaps maybe beginning with S
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Nice model!

Looks like an 'Entwicklungsfahrzeug (prototype)' E-10 german tank destroyer to me
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