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I picked up the Tamiya Panzer 1b a week ago at a show. In just a few sessions it was built and painted to this point. It will be added to a small base, so some extra weathering will be done to make it fit the base.
I was working on several other models, as we often do, when I got distracted and saw this was available. I was blown away by the fact that Tamiya had 1/35 scale RC versions of some of their tanks. I had to pick this one up immediately. [...]
My first Panther completed. This is the Ausf.G steel wheel version manufactured by M.A.N. in limited numbers.
As expected, the kit came together easily. This Tamiya is a 1993 tooling and for the most part is nicely detailed. But I wanted [...]
My first foray into the armour world, I decided to go small, this 1/72 Panzerfunkwagen, was my experiment.
And guess what, I enjoyed it. had a lot of fun on this build, not the most amazing kit, detail lacks a bit but it was a nice little [...]
I'm finally up to date on my posts here.
The Versuchskampffahrzeug (abbreviated to VK or Vs.Kfz.) is a German term meaning "research/experimental fighting vehicle". Used in the names of some German experimental or prototype [...]
My next build was my first HobbyBoss (Tristar rebox) kit. A Panzer IV Ausf.D Tauchpanzer, literally “diving tank”.
A number of Panzer IIIs & Panzer IVs were converted into submersible tanks for the planned invasion of England [...]
After the Czech tanks, the time had come to build a Panzer III. I went for the new Ryefield Model Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J (2020 tool). A very cleanly molded & detailed kit with workable tracks and suspension. I chose to build as a fixed [...]
Still building in a loosely chronological order. I wanted to get the Czech tanks done before starting on the German made Panzers..
The fit of this Trumpeter kit was good overall, but there were some issues with gaps with the top plate at [...]
Since returning to this hobby in 2020, I decided to focus on WW2 armour in 1/35. My first purchase happened to be this Bronco Pz.II Ausf.D and a HobbyBoss Pz.I Ausf.A. I was thinking of building some german tanks in a somewhat [...]
Reviewing the Panther D before the viewers poll winner build. Keep an eye out for that!
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