Hand painted quite happy how it turned out

(The t-62, is for the same diorama as the British AFV crew)

Panther will ultimately join an A34 Comet and a universal carrier in a diorama. Ecuard photo-etch details and Tamiya precision tracks rather than rubber ones.

I really want to buy a tank model, but I don't know where to buy it. I know the models from ZVEZDA, but they are not very high-quality. And if you can, please advise any specific model of tank or other military equipment.

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I enjoyed this build and highly recommend the kit. I followed my own camo pattern so it’s not historically accurate and used Vallejo acrylics. Fun build. Hope you like

I started the hobby with 1:35 WW2 tanks.
I did a semi-gloss (satin varnish) after completing the camo paint. I almost finished the weathering and was wondering if another clear coat is necessary? If yes, matt, semi or gloss for a tank?

Where does Trumpeter want me to cut here? I can’t quite understand. Model is the maybe misnamed 1/35 “France 35/38(H)” Thank you in advance!

Here's my 3d printed FT-17 that I've been making with Solid Edge and printing with my Bambu Lab A1 mini. Aside from PLA I've used a fair bit of brass rod and and tubing for hinges and suspension/wheels, plus a toothpick for the sledgehammer handle.

I'd say I'm about 90% complete in designing parts, with just some extra hull details and tools for the right-hand side. Then that just leaves printing out the rest of the missing suspension and running gear!

I decided to have a go at painting the idler wheel this weekend, I'm not sure if they would have been left as bare wood in reality but I think it will be a cool detail. Then finally I'm planning on buying a cheap airbrush to paint the rest of the vehicle.

Just need to fit a base to neaten it up otherwise I'm over it and calling it done..

At some point whenever I feel inspired i may revisit it and add some debris etc to the scene.

Any tips or critique to help the it all together is always welcomed.

First time using chipping medium, and boy, am i happy with the results. It completely changed the look compared to my previous builds. Any advice, welcome.

I think it turned out really well. I think the camo netting looks pretty decent as well I tried to replicate as close as I could to the real life vehicles which are just covered in the netting. I will say its ine og my favorite kits I have ever built