Panther Ausf G

Awarded: Bronze

By: Stephen Shrimpton

Manufacturer(s): Dragon

Modifications: Lift rings and grab handles replaced with wire.

Description: Panther Ausf G (early) Unknown Unit Normandy 1944. Painted with Humbrol enamels, weathered with oils and MIG pigments.

Judge 1: Nice clean build. Nicely finished. A little bit more weathering in the way of scratches/chips, perhaps some cordite staining at the muzzle, and some dust/dirt/mud on the tracks (particularly the inner surfaces) would really bring this model to life. The track sag coming off the drive sprocket on the LH side looks very nice, but looks a bit stiff on the RH side. You’ve had a bit a bit of “fill in” of the circular PE screens on the rear deck, possibly from either adhesive or paint bridging. Photography is nicely done. Good effort. Wayne
Judge 2: A very good and clean build, particularly with the application of the photoetched details. The basic camo colours have been applied well but there is not much depth to the finish, stronger shading would further improve the finish. More weathering may also add additional interest, although that is more subjective as the model could represent a realtively fresh vehicle in the field. The turret numbers have been applied well, especially considering the uneven zimmerit surface underneath.
Judge 3: Fine and attractive model. Some darker washes and more dusting should be done to show rised details. Model obviously represents brand new wehicle, but metal tracks has tendency to rust quickly under field conditions , so little rust and brushing with steel and aluminium color should added more realism to Your model. Cheers, Nenad