Panzer III Ausf L

Bronze medal

Awarded: Bronze

By: Stephen Shrimpton

Manufacturer(s): Revell

Description: Eduard photoetch warriors figure Humbrol enamels weathered with oils and Mig pigments

Judge 1
No in-progress photo, but the build looks good. The basic paint finish is well done, but the tracks would benefit from a little rust and /or some dust or mud (they look a little dark and plain). The whitewash is nicely applied and the worn areas look good, but a few more scratches / scuffs would make it even better!
Judge 2
Steve, I've Judged the other two & the wear turret & side hatch look good. Whitewash means snow & snow means Mud,I would have liked to have seen more stains like on the vent on the turret top,side vision port & spare tyre also streaks down the bolt heads on the applique armour on the gun mantlet. Again everything is nicely painted especially the tools,clasps & tow ropes but again weak weathering on them the wheels are painted & weathered really well with different tones ( I would really like to see what you can do with a early panzer in just grey) But the suspension & the upper hull/turret have no connection as there is no mud texture visible. the decals are very nicely done too no film showing.
Judge 3
Great photos but you lack a pre-paint image. Fantastic built with no construction evidence present at all, the only thing that could be improved are the tools. The paint work and decals are well applied but the winter finish is a little too professional compare to how it would have been applied in the field. Your worn paint effects are excellent and all the smaller details really stand out, you could really improve this one with some scratches and chipping especially around the crew access areas as the winter white wash didn't stick very well to the paint underneath. I really like the finish you’ve given the jack and spare wheels, very realistic. I find the mud and dust to be the right colour and in the right places but it’s a little too subtle and the overall impression of a dry dusty vehicle doesn’t match the winter finish.