Tamiya 1/35 Panther

[LyleW]

It's looking great Lyle!

Thank you, Mike.

[LyleW]

I've been futzing around with the zimmerit stickers from Tamiya on this thing. I am amazed at how well they stick to the pieces. In my college days, I majored in Ele. Ed. or as I call it, "Cut and Paste". Man, am I rusty. Every sticker has to be cut out in its entirety. To their credit, a fair amount of extra pieces are included (identified by the star).



Turret is done, I think, still a few pieces left to do. The sides of the fenders are also in place.





one front piece on.



Starting on the back side...Still plenty to add.

[KSaarni]

First time I actually see those Tamiyas zimmerit stickers, look really good!

Are they transparent?

- Kari

[LyleW]

Thanks, Kari.

They are transparent for the most part. Definitely will need a clear matte coat at least. I think I’ll try that and see how it looks rather than repainting.

[Gary Brantley]

Most excellent, Lyle!

[Stuart]

Looking good Lyle - they're coming along really well.

Just to warn you, the only issues I had with my set when I did my Tiger was around the gun mantle - I couldn't get them to stick and used TET in places.

[LyleW]

Thanks, fellers. My Heavens it is slow going.

[Stuart]

Thanks, fellers. My Heavens it is slow going.

I'm finding that with Armour - I've no idea how Carlos builds them so quickly. I''ve been painting the wheels/tyres on my M48 for over a week and I'm still half way to go.

[Medicman71]

Wow! You can't tell those are decals!

[BlackSheep214]

LOL @ Stuart. Takes me a day or two to do them.