Panhard 178 AMD-35 Command Car

[JamesOLeary]

Now this is ready for display. I took a plaque that I had laying around, got a name plate made, and then used Brown Magic Sculpt putty to make the groundwork. After mixing the two parts, I spread it across the section of the base that I wanted it to be located, textured the putty with an old toothbrush, placed the model, and let the putty cure for a few hours. Then I drybrushed highlights and then used pigments for the dirt colors. Then I used some grass tufts and various dried plants for the vegetation. I think it turned out pretty nice for a display piece. It feels a bit weird not having figures doing something, but most shows I have been to, they frown upon figures being on armor models for the armor categories.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers,
James

 

[iambrb]

Wow...I mean just WOW...that is some incredible work!

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[Duke Maddog]

That is some phenomenal work man! I really love the look of that armored car. Your weathering and finishing was perfect: spot on!

 

[JamesOLeary]

Thanks, guys.

I'm glad y'all like it.

It will be headed to the Tulsa Figure Show in the Ordnance category on 2 June then the following week to Soonercon.

Cheers,
James

 

[phantom II]

Nice looking vehicle

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[sharkman]

That looks fantastic James!



That base fits nice with the colours!

 

[JamesOLeary]

This model earned a gold medal in the Wheeled Vehicle / Armored Car category in the intermediate skill level this past weekend at Soonercon 2018. Not bad for a model that was just thrown together to practice some painting techniques. That has me motivated to make some more models.

Cheers,
James

 

[bob letterman]

Bob

 

[Paulw]

If only Mike could get your last name right then everything would have been ace. Good show James.