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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:30 am
by LyleW
Medicman71 wrote: Thu Mar 13, 2025 12:06 pm It's looking great Lyle!
Thank you, Mike.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:11 am
by 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).

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

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one front piece on.

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

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Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:48 am
by KSaarni
First time I actually see those Tamiyas zimmerit stickers, look really good!

Are they transparent?

- Kari

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:11 am
by 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.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:20 am
by Gary Brantley
Most excellent, Lyle! :bow:

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:10 pm
by 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.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:43 pm
by LyleW
Thanks, fellers. My Heavens it is slow going.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:46 pm
by Stuart
LyleW wrote: Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:43 pm 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.

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:47 pm
by Medicman71
Wow! You can't tell those are decals!

Re: Tamiya 1/35 Panther

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:48 pm
by BlackSheep214
LOL @ Stuart. Takes me a day or two to do them.