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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: anch_io on March 04, 2018, 10:32:22 PM

Title: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: anch_io on March 04, 2018, 10:32:22 PM

Well... just one tank from IX. panzer (it is the formation I usually play in FOW)... Last year I bought the starter set for the new edition of BA and I am still painting it. This Pz.IV is not from that set, but it is still from Warlord Games. It is resin, there are some additional parts from other manufacturers and overall... I am pleased how it turned out, especially as I was painting in smaller scale for several years...

Oh, and sorry for the lower quality of the pictures, they were made by the phone... I saw the quality of photos on other threads on this forum and I promise I will improve...  :)

(https://i.imgur.com/vrp5z0k.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/65PHARX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wy9LlhU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QNnw1u8.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7LWmicx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bJElmWk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dcwwCSw.jpg)

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 04, 2018, 11:25:47 PM

Nice job, the photographs look fine.

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: LordSpode1879 on March 05, 2018, 12:51:26 PM

Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on March 04, 2018, 11:25:47 PM

Nice job, the photographs look fine.

Heartily seconded on both counts! Looking forward to more pics of this project!

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: Westfalia Chris on March 05, 2018, 02:08:22 PM

Both the model and the photographs look fine. I like the subdued camouflage tones and the foliage is rather convincing (could do with a bit more for my taste).

As a suggestion, maybe get a bigger backdrop sheet? That corner on the right is a bit distracting from the overall effect, but that's being nitpicky. Wouldn't mind seeing more from that collection/army!

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: jfariahitech on March 06, 2018, 10:26:23 AM

Nice work.

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: Helen on March 07, 2018, 04:16:18 AM

Love the workhorse of the panzers. Nicely done with the colour combo.

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: anch_io on March 19, 2018, 10:27:42 PM

Thank you all for your kind words...

Regarding the model, I did not intend to have foliage on it, but assembling the model I've noticed that my Pz.IV was missing a headlight. Rather than looking for a replacement or casting it, I've decided to hide this..ahem..."imperfection".

Here is another from this project - SdKfZ 251/10, also from Warlord Games, from their BA Starter set

(https://i.imgur.com/ToLALrv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DSL0IyU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/UzqbW7O.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iMIxUIq.jpg)

I am currently working on German Heer Infantry, but I intend to paint US Para also (I already bought quite a lot of them!) as I want to give a Bolt Action demo game at my local gaming club...

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 20, 2018, 07:37:05 AM

Another lovely paint job.

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: vodkafan on March 20, 2018, 07:38:47 AM

Nice work on both vehicles!. The only tiny criticism I would make is that the box, wheel and jerrycan on the engine deck of the panzer are suffering from the "magical atttachment syndrome", they would surely fall off as soon as the tank moved.

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: Captain Blood on March 20, 2018, 07:42:48 AM

I like these very much. Great job  8)

If I may make one constructive criticism/ suggestion, it would be that those red identification numbers appear extremely bold and bright and perhaps stand out just a bit too much? Especially on the panzer.  Perhaps a light application of a bit more mud, dust or a dirt wash over them would tone them down just a little bit more and add further to the realism of the whole look.
Or it may be that you just like them like that, in which case, ignore me  :)

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: Keith on March 20, 2018, 08:15:01 AM

Very tidy - nice work.
Particularly like the 251 with a nice soft pallette.

Title: Re: IX. panzer... in 1:56 scale
Post by: Helen on March 20, 2018, 07:39:03 PM

Nice work once again utilising this colour scheme.