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Title: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on April 27, 2021, 10:35:50 PM: Hi all,
I started to build this "old" Tamiya kit:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51121014919_75307b1345_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kToyGX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

as usual a quick look inside the box:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51120698697_ec6f468de9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kTmWGR)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51122060745_1387106592_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kTtVAr)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

To better detail the kit I'll try to use this aftermarket PE: Part P35-127 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51142280498_4ae8236179_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVgydS)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), su Flickr

and I would like to use this friulmodel track:

(https://friulmodel.hu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/atl_04_mod_and.jpg) (https://friulmodel.hu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/atl_04_mod_and.jpg)
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on April 28, 2021, 05:17:13 PM: Nice simple Tamiya kit! Plus it doesn't have the old nasty electric motor gubbins' to deal with. 8)

Like? ??? You would LIKE to use Fruilmodel tracks? :-\

Been there. Done that. You is crazy, Brother Fixer! :o

OK, sure, they're better than the old rubber band tracks but almost anything is! Modelkasten (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-tracks-wheels-modelkasten-mk-k-3?zenid=16cbf3e4a5a68e39bd999c7cff75ff4f) do styrene indy links that, at least, just glue together. :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on April 29, 2021, 12:56:11 AM: First steps ... lower hull

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51144983515_d2aeef25ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVvpJB)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51144093013_0df1f9a7fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVqR28)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51143879246_dbf92fdb8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVpKtu)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51144092948_2f26b05863_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVqR11)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 29, 2021, 03:21:38 AM: Quote from: Old Wombat on April 28, 2021, 05:17:13 PM
OK, sure, they're better than the old rubber band tracks but almost anything is!

At least if one ever gets a model kit of the Hanwha Defense AS21 Redback, rubber band tracks will be the way to go since that's what the real vehicle has ;):

(https://www.joint-forces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Redback-IFV-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 05, 2021, 11:43:46 PM: I'm detailing the top of the hull...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160370204_67caf30bd5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kWSgEm)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51160370169_0ba41b5328_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kWSgDK)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 09, 2021, 10:08:39 PM: Detailing Top hull ... terminated

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51166888322_3ac0a427d8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kXrFgG)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51168655345_6263c81379_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kXAJxB)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51167788988_874e388749_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kXwi1q)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51168338774_bb11fd0922_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kXz7ru)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 16, 2021, 05:45:38 AM: Turret assembled

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181913344_e05f73b7a6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYLFFN)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51180438297_dc248f9df2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYD8cX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181340508_6b6921e002_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYHKpj)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181340473_4f0ac2eaeb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYHKoH)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Cupola detailed...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51182211610_bd9bd31370_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYNdmj)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181913159_aa6e932d54_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYLFCB)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Rear hull modified ......

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181913119_3caa98f86b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYLFBV)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on May 16, 2021, 02:38:06 PM: You sure there's enough PE on that tiny tank? ??? ;)
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 16, 2021, 10:58:21 PM: Quote from: Old Wombat on April 28, 2021, 05:17:13 PM
Nice simple Tamiya kit! Plus it doesn't have the old nasty electric motor gubbins' to deal with. 8)

Like? ??? You would LIKE to use Fruilmodel tracks? :-\

Been there. Done that. You is crazy, Brother Fixer! :o

OK, sure, they're better than the old rubber band tracks but almost anything is! Modelkasten (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-tracks-wheels-modelkasten-mk-k-3?zenid=16cbf3e4a5a68e39bd999c7cff75ff4f) do styrene indy links that, at least, just glue together. :smiley:

Hi mate,
I made this tool, based on instruction published by producer, to make faster the Friulmodel Tracks assembling phase .. what do you think about it?
Any tip, as usual, is welcome ... :D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51182873028_b93cfcac8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYRAY5)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Cutting area:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51183738085_4a229ce354_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYW37R)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Assembling area:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51183441199_b1c5c2affa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYUvS8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on May 17, 2021, 11:10:58 AM: Looks like a good idea! I came up with something similar, using a steel ruler taped to the modelling mat. :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Buzzbomb on May 17, 2021, 01:42:18 PM: Nice gadget.
I like Fruils.

This kit is viceless and look quite good out the box. With a bit of Aber/Eduard love even better. Just a bit, there is always stuff on those sets that replace stuff that does not need replacing or is a backward step like replacing a plastic hinge with a much flatter, more 2d version.
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 19, 2021, 10:28:29 PM: I painted the model with a layer of Black Primer ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51190425935_b2ed37d8f2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZwjbB)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51190126884_4f4ecfcd34_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZuMhy)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

After allowing the base color to dry, (and after dusting the light box ... 8) )
I gave the model a thin layer of paint, this time usinf Tamiya XF-60 - Dark Yellow ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51189577663_cb69ff9e74_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZrY2e)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51190126824_f38fe27f1d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZuMgw)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51190425790_e1d6c1f2eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZwj97)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51188652637_a6c602de9e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZne3v)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Meanwhile I assembled the Friulmodel Track

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51190126764_85c914a130_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZuMfu)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on May 19, 2021, 10:52:20 PM: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 22, 2021, 04:09:23 AM: Weathering ... Metallic layer

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194152303_32bb14e492_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZRpUk)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51193937756_0a5f995f79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZQj8f)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194152328_bfe29d9388_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZRpUL)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194152278_21046b5cb7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZRpTU)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

... Dark washing ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194708559_3e0a157ab3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZUgfX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194999160_b45c27c614_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZVKDj)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194708524_e4719abe62_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZUgfm)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194708494_572669d18d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZUgeQ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194708459_a84e2a2b10_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZUgee)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 22, 2021, 04:13:19 AM: Looking good.

Your work here makes me think again of using the Panzer III as the basis of an Australian tank. Basic back story would be to have one captured and shipped back to australia for reverse engineering. End result would be slightly different but you get the idea.
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on May 23, 2021, 12:32:46 PM: Moving along nicely! :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 24, 2021, 03:17:28 AM: ... Desert Sand layer ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51198138281_30a31fc9c1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1cQN6)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51198348938_d6a245f086_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1dVq7)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51198915889_db29cd65b2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1gPX8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51199202635_7a305237a9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1iic2)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51199202535_840fa0248f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1iiai)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 27, 2021, 03:21:10 AM: Hi mates,

I think it is almost completed ...

As usual any tip to improve the model is welcome ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204519458_455aed36af_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1LxGo)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51205379750_98203ffd25_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1QXr1)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51205084539_ea0a320bef_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1PrFa)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204313731_76253e6747_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1Kuxn)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204313701_3654c0680c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1KuwR)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203597302_b95b52fd8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1FPz9)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203597252_105b67dc8b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1FPyh)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51204313611_dd63ec3032_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1Kuvi)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Steve Blazo on May 27, 2021, 04:07:39 AM: A great looking build, nice colors and fantastic weathering. :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Buzzbomb on May 27, 2021, 07:09:15 AM: Nice work Rod. Neat as a pin all around
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on May 27, 2021, 08:46:05 PM: Quote from: Steve Blazo on May 27, 2021, 04:07:39 AM
A great looking build, nice colors and fantastic weathering. :smiley: :smiley:
Quote from: Buzzbomb on May 27, 2021, 07:09:15 AM
Nice work Rod. Neat as a pin all around

What these gentlemen said! 8) :smiley:

'Though maybe not "Neat as a pin", 'coz she's rather worn & dusty & gritty. ;)
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on May 30, 2021, 12:36:23 AM: The vignette is ready ... I just have to add two figures... ;)

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51211813950_0e87ec7bc5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2pW6u)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210749861_985beeac90_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2jtM8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51211813860_d7fc9cab70_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2pW4W)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51211813795_763aeae1d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2pW3P)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210749761_f1102bd5d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2jtKp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210954148_fe2eb95b88_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2kwvj)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210749706_f802e41b16_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2jtJs)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 30, 2021, 02:14:53 AM: :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: apophenia on May 30, 2021, 10:08:01 AM: Oh, that is nice! The weathering is subtle - looks like this Panzer has only been in North Africa long enough to get dusty :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on May 30, 2021, 12:48:04 PM: :smiley:
Title: Re: Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tamiya 1/35
Post by: Volkodav on May 30, 2021, 06:26:34 PM: Outstanding!

Always liked the look of the Panzer III but that is a superb rendition.