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Title: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: V on 28 December 2014, 01:40:36 AM
This is a 28mm Panther painted to represent one of 21st Panzer Divisions surviving tanks after the end of Operation Nordwind. The white winter camouflage has been dirtied and removed during combat operations.

The scheme is inspired by these 21st Panzer Panthers photographed near the Hagenau Forest in January 1945.

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Rubicon 1/56th Panther Ausf. G... have to say, dont like working in 28mm, I find it really hard work and im a little dissapointed with the end result.  Looking forward to some more civilised 20mm vehicles!


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Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Gibby on 28 December 2014, 09:36:40 AM
 :-* Utterly lovely! You have mastered the realistic look!
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 28 December 2014, 09:42:21 AM
I'd be very happy with that, you've done a great job  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Michi on 28 December 2014, 10:14:47 AM
This is the very best Panther I´ve seen so far, Piers! I´d conquer Ireland with a couple of tank divisions to get hold of it...
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Predatorpt on 28 December 2014, 01:01:42 PM
Stunning work  :o Specially for someone who says who doesn't like to work on 28mm!  lol
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Tim Haslam on 28 December 2014, 01:24:37 PM
Superb
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: aircav on 28 December 2014, 03:09:27 PM
Brilliant job  :-* 8)
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Captain Blood on 28 December 2014, 03:56:11 PM
Wow  :-*
Now that's weathering.
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: marrony on 28 December 2014, 04:23:22 PM
Now thats excellent :o
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: FramFramson on 28 December 2014, 04:54:28 PM
You're selling yourself short, Piers. That's a real stunner!

What is it you didn't like? The difficulty (i.e. you got to the same place in the end, but it was much more work to get there), or is there actually something you think was pulled off less well?

Because this looks as good as your 20mm work to us, maybe even better. I suspect you may be being too hard on yourself.
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Phil Robinson on 28 December 2014, 05:01:00 PM
A truly outstanding piece of work.
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: V on 28 December 2014, 05:27:38 PM
You're selling yourself short, Piers. That's a real stunner!

What is it you didn't like? The difficulty (i.e. you got to the same place in the end, but it was much more work to get there), or is there actually something you think was pulled off less well?

Because this looks as good as your 20mm work to us, maybe even better. I suspect you may be being too hard on yourself.

Perhaps Fram.

It just didnt come out how I wished.

I think it maybe the kit, I kinda took a little dislike to it due to bits like the slim barrel and missing tow rope. Or it might be that 28mm just isnt a size that works for WW2 for me. It wasnt so much the work just I lost the enjoyment during it. Dunno if that makes sense!
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Arthur on 28 December 2014, 06:31:18 PM
Very impressive  8)
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: FramFramson on 28 December 2014, 08:17:52 PM
Perhaps Fram.

It just didnt come out how I wished.

I think it maybe the kit, I kinda took a little dislike to it due to bits like the slim barrel and missing tow rope. Or it might be that 28mm just isnt a size that works for WW2 for me. It wasnt so much the work just I lost the enjoyment during it. Dunno if that makes sense!

Sure, that's fine. In any case, I think the rest of us find the results excellent.
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Calimero on 29 December 2014, 02:27:52 AM

Did you ever paint this camo scheme on 20mm models too? I really like it! 8)
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Treebeard on 29 December 2014, 11:31:18 AM
Great Job Piers.
One of your very best for sure
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: warburton on 29 December 2014, 11:42:31 AM
Excellent work! A shame you don't enjoy the 28mm stuff as I would love to see more of your work in this scale. :)
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Golgotha on 29 December 2014, 11:59:52 AM
Lovely kitty and the Ausf G is my favourite - certainly an unusual but very striking winter camo. Agree that 28mm just does not work for WWII but each to thier own. 
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Neonwraith on 29 December 2014, 06:36:32 PM
Nice piece of 28mm work.
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: von Lucky on 29 December 2014, 08:52:13 PM
Don't beat yourself up - this tank is nicely done.
Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Arrigo on 30 December 2014, 12:44:29 PM
Really good, not your very best (I have seen other stuff from you I think are even better  :D ), but for good sake... this is a subject for summer, not for winter it makes me freezing even more!  lol

Keep up the good work!

Title: Re: Rubicon 28mm Panther Ausf G - Operation Nordwind
Post by: Garder on 30 December 2014, 10:52:15 PM
Looks really good.