discussion Stu's Meng Toon Panther PzKpfw 5

[stu1664]

Well John didn't let me down and this arrived this morning:
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Also arrived was this:
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I feel a collection may be starting :rolling: !However for the Toon build I will be making the Panther. Whilst I was waiting I started to make a base for said Panzer
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Will update with sprue shots soon

Stu

 

[Jim R]

Hi Stu
I've got quite a soft spot for these Toons and a Panther Toon - double the fun.
Jim

 

[stu1664]

Hi Stu
I've got quite a soft spot for these Toons and a Panther Toon - double the fun.
Jim

Must admit I'm going the same way, especially if you want a quick build and not get too bogged down with realism!

 

[Guest]

Should be fun :smiling3:.

 

[stu1664]

Could Ian (papa695) please put this thread into to the Toon GB build section - Many thanks

 

[stu1664]

Here are the sprue shots:






Nice little kit but but as always with German panzers alot of wheels even for a Toon kit!! Instructions are all in colour with 11 steps for completion and a handy painting guide. Decals look nice and crisp - tracks were a little squashed so stretched them out. Lets get cracking!!

 

[Guest]

It's no good, I will have to join the toon revolution....
Mike.

 

[stu1664]

Come on over Michael - you won't regret it!

 

[stu1664]

Been a while since I updated - the said panzer has been in the workshop








Since following Pete and Si's Toon build and admiring all their scratch building, I decided to try and pimp mine up a bit. Looking for inspiration in my stash of accessories...............I came across this:




So I decided to have a go at a toon version, however please bear in mind that scratch building is yet another skill I need to acquire but the result is:





Obviously I have omitted the MG but really didn't know how to scratch build a toon version!! Good fun really, in amongst my spares box hobbling something together




Once painted I'll fit a lens to the smaller scope. Right off to the paint shop for some camo!! Comments and feed back always apprecaited.

Thanks

Stu

 

[scottie3158]

Stu,
I think you can add scratch building to your list of skills mate. That looks great.

 

[Si Benson]

Nice addition Stu...nowt wrong with that:thumb2:

 

[papa 695]

Looking very good Stu

 

[stu1664]

Thanks for your comments gents. Well I been on with the camo

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Ended up hand painting the camo ,given the size of the model which proved quite difficult trying to get an even finish - plus I suffer from 'cack handedness' with an air brush on fine detail :rolling:

 

[papa 695]

So prity

 

[scottie3158]

Stuart,
Looking good :thumb2:

 

[stu1664]

Thanks Ian & Scottie - also been cracking on with the diorama

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More updates to follow

Thanks

Stu

 

[stu1664]

Few more update shots

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Crack on with some weathering tomorrow and then hopefully call this one finished

Thanks

Stu

 

[Guest]

Hi Stu love what you have done so far :thumb2:, I've been looking at some of the top toon builds and some of them are using 1/48 parts so if you have a M/G in that scale go for it.
The diorama base looks great and will finish the build off nicely.
Pete.

 

[stu1664]

Hi Peter

many thanks for your comments - must admit they are great fun to make seeing your builds has inspired me to go that bit further - I still fancy scratching an MG but may use it on another toon.

Now which one to use it on! .................................................

 

[Guest]

Hi there, "seeing your builds has inspired me to go that bit further" you know there is no way back now :tears-of-joy: you have certainly crossed over to the dark side.

I can give you the phone number of my therapist :tongue-out2::tongue-out3::upside:.

Pete.