discussion Mike's Panther - Tamiya build November 2026

[Valeron]

This is my entry for the GB. I've not built anything for ages, started one this year, and finished none. Life has been challenging and busy for multiple reasons. I'm hoping this build will get me back into it.

I've reviewed the instructions and noticed there is not proposed colour scheme other than the box art. I think this is the first time I've had a model where it doesn't recommend colours. I'm sure I'll cope.

Looking forward to seeing everyone else's builds and good luck everyone who is participating. Enjoy the GB.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice choice of a old classic

 

[PaulTRose]

Classic kit..... So old yet still incredibly enjoyable

As for colours....... As long as the base colour is dunklegelb and camo on top is rotbraun and/or olivgrun it's hard to go wrong...... There's a gazillion of pics out there showing all the improvised designs troops came up with

This might be useful

German Armor Camouflage

History of the camouflage of German armor from 1927 to 1945.

panzerworld.com

 

[Jim R]

A great choice. Many years since I built a Panther.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Looking forward Mike!

 

[flyjoe180]

Welcome back to the bench Mike. The Panther kit looks good

 

[pjgtech]

Nice choice, looks good....

 

[Valeron]

Slow progress. I managed some time at the bench yestrday. I'm going to get more done today.

I need to also see if I have the paints or whether I need to buy any.

 

[Nicko]

Following along Mike.....

Nick

 

[Valeron]

Gun turret completed. This was much more difficult than it should have been mainly down to my own errors.

 

[Darian Frey]

Nice - I do like a Panther and the turret looks great. I know what you mean by the colour call outs, I had the same issue with a Tamiya Tiger I built in the past - but you work through it easily enough. I bought a Hataka paint set in the end and that sorted it out.

 

[Si Benson]

Excellent choice of tamiya kit….a real classic. Coming together nicely too

 

[Geoffers]

Looks good Mike

Geoff.

 

[Valeron]

Alot of progress today. Ive completed the majority of the build. The 3 main sections are not actually fixed together and there are a few extra bits to add later.


Next steps will be to prime these parts (rattle can) and then paint the main base colour (by brush)

Ill also be painting the wheels on the sprue. I'll then attach it all together and do the camouflage and detail some attachments.

 

[Darian Frey]

That was quick - it's all looking very good indeed.