Ian M's German thing...Tamiya 1/35 flakpanzer Gepard.

[Ian M]

So here it is, the Tamiya 1/35 scale Flakpanzer Gepard.

Although an older kit, it still holds up and builds well. The original was one of the motorised ones, You know the ones with the battery box/controller....

The only iffy thing was the tracks which are a bit on the heavy (read thick) side as they should of lived a bit longer when running around in the garden.....

Painted with Vallejo Model color, over their own primer, Washed with Windsor and Newton black oil paint thinned with white spirit. The mud and dust is Vallejo pigment, mixed with a little water and matt medium.

Three frets of PE from Eduard used to give it a sharper look and add a few bits that Tamiya missed.

Hope that it passes muster and as usual comments are welcome.

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Thanks for looking.

Ian M

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[CDW]

Neat and tidy Ian, i like that a lot ... loads of details to see and the paint jobs very slick (especially as its freehand)

What did you use for the whip ariels??

 

[Ian M]

Thanks Colin.

The whips are just a bit of stretched sprue, I couldn't catch the cat!!!

Ian M

 

[mobear]

its a thing of beauty Ian,you hit this one on the head with the paint job and added extras.5* from me my friend

mobear

 

[Caledonia]

Hi Ian, That's a real quality paint job my friend, you should be very proud of that one. 5 Star from me. Cheers Derek

 

[andygh]

Another 5* from me

Superb cammo and the subtle dirt effect sets off the model brilliantly

 

[Polux]

Great painting work!!! and as Andy say; the subtle dirt effect is brilliantly!!

Big 5*!!!

cheers

Polux

 

[yak face]

Beautiful job Ian. The paint is great and the P.E. bits really lift out the details - loving the padlocks!! A fantastic result from an older and seldom seen kit , 5 star job , cheers tony

 

[Vaughan]

Great build Ian 5*.

Vaughan

 

[papa 695]

Well its all been said Ian what a great build 5 shiny stars from me and here's to the next one

 

[Ian M]

Thanks chaps I'm glad you all like it, it means a lot.

Ian M

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Cracking job Ian, looks spot on matey. Big five from me too.

Have fun, John

 

[spanner570]

Well late with this post...Sorry Ian.

What a cracking paint job, really nice. I can only echo the lads comments and add a further 5* to the formidable pile!

Ron

 

[Keith9657]

A smart looking build indeed, Ian. 5* from me.

Keith

 

[Boldman]

Blimey I missed this up until now - I guess I've been a bit too focussed on my own building. Lovely job there - love the padlocks and the tiny chains on the smoke dischargers, a beaut!

 

[Gern]

Couldn't improve on what's already been said Ian. *****

Gern

 

[colin m]

Excellent job. Where all those pad locks individual items ?

Colin M..

 

[Ian M]

Excellent job. Where all those pad locks individual items ?Colin M..

Yep! Back plate with ring. Front latch and then the padlock, which only needed folding over.

Ian M

 

[colin m]

I doff my cap - that might be a bit too much for me !!

 

[pneupack]

Excellent paint work and build.