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1/35 Academy Panzer IV Ausf. H/J Complete

I had hoped to do more updates as I built this kit, but real-life put some extreme time pressures on me.  My priority was to get the Scale Model Podcast out every two weeks so bench time took a break.  I did find enough time here and there to get this done. The build was fairly simple with a few issues with the tracks and wheels but nothing that could not be dealt with.  This was the first time I tried the chipping or ‘hairspray’ technique and I see what people like to do it.  It is one of those things that will improve the more times you do it. All paint was Tamiya followed by a mix of various Tamiya and Vallejo weathering products.   Modelling to me is a journey as well as a way to relax.  I’ve learned new things in this build and I look forward…

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Tamiya 1/35 Panther Ausf. A Part 12

Put a gloss clear coat on in preparation for weathering. Once that was done I applied a mist coat of Tamiya XF-57 Buff and X-20A Thinner at about a 75:25 ratio. This helped knock down the starkness of the base color and added some ‘dust’ to the model. I had left the kit for a few weeks and as I was about to resume work, disaster strikes in the form it falling onto the floor.  No major damage but a few small parts have gone missing. It will definitely be a painting test bed for future builds now. I continued by doing a pin wash using the Tamiya Panel Accent Color.  I have the black and brown and they both work very well for getting into crevices to represent where the dirt and grime accumulates.  I then applied Vallejo rust to the back exhaust pipes and some Vallejo fuel spill…

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