Night Fighter Jagdpanther Strip and Repaint

Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:40 pm

A few more pictures of the Jagdpanther paint work as I progress, I'm following the same steps as the Painting and Weathering post of My Tiger in Gray. This step is the scribbling of lighter gray on the darker gray base coat . Sax

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Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:50 pm

I have almost completed this build, so here are some more pictures..

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Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:00 pm

More pictures,the camo pattern is starting to develop,I sprayed some sections using clay to create the pattern and the sharp edges where the colors overlap. But this time I tried some new methods with my airbrush being used more selectively to create the effect.

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Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:05 pm

More photos of the detailing starting to come together, the Schurzen panels are a first for me and am not sure how well they will turn out...

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Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:13 pm

The photos below are a example of the finishing details I have added and reflect some additional painting to create a better look and more defined lines. The last three post and this one reflect several days of work and drying time. At one point I was tempted to strip again, this time I decided to use the airbrush at low pressure to correct some of the overspray issues and to create a better defined pattern...

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Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:30 pm

At this point the Matte coat Varnish needs to be sprayed and allowed to dry completely,this next step will require 4-days to complete as 48hrs is required to dry each coat. Then I will add the finer detailing of tools, equipment, and other details on the hull. The Matte varnish will change the effect of the pattern, dulling the finish down to a very flat look. So far I am well pleased with the look,this is Jagdpanther 313 of Fuhrer Grenadier Division in Dec.1944 a Grossdeutschland unit which operated one company (3rd) of 10 Jagdpanther's 313 being the 3rd company,first platoon, third Jagdpanther.

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mt 1 · Post by **mt 1** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:29 pm

your build is looking very good like the paint work

Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:57 pm

Loaders side Schurzen panels painted this a.m. Thanks for the compliment mt, Sax

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Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:51 pm

Added hull details to see the effect, still much to do. Also no weathering or washes so far. Saxondog

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Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:12 am

Have added the grills and the jack block. Also the axle hub covers have been added which is a detail I forgot completely about and now must paint and weather these as well as the tank itself. I am reluctant to spray the varnish as I have very little left and would not want to mess this paintwork up.

cheers Saxondog