Panzer III Ausf J. Das Werks, 1/16 scale.

[Tim A.]

It's to bad this figure is cast so bad. I like the pose.

 

[moon puppy]

That is a shame, guess you can't throw a tarp over him huh.

 

[Brokeneagle]

It's to bad this figure is cast so bad. I like the pose. View attachment 187357

putty won't fix it?

 

[Tim A.]

putty won't fix it?

He's pretty bad around the head and shoulder area with air bubbles. Plus the details aren't very crisp. Idk, I may try to do something.
The Sol figure that this is a recast of goes for around $50. I can't justify that.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Look into the Das Werk figures and do some part switching. That is why I bought multiples. It also makes sense as I have multiple vehicles. Fortunately Some of them come with figures (drivers) at least.

 

[Tim A.]

Look into the Das Werk figures and do some part switching. That is why I bought multiples. It also makes sense as I have multiple vehicles. Fortunately Some of them come with figures (drivers) at least.

Well, the other figure I ordered came today and it's as bad as the commander

 

[Tim A.]

Let's get some paint on. I used Tamiya fine grey primer and Vallejo Dunkelgrau as the pre shade intsead of black. The finished color will be Dunkelgelb. It took several hrs just to get the pre shade on the hull and turret...BIG model.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Well, the other figure I ordered came today and it's as bad as the commander

The figures I ordered from Andy's "should" be here today. We will see and then I will review them.

 

[Tim A.]

The figures I ordered from Andy's "should" be here today. We will see and then I will review them.

I'm looking at that Das Werk seated commander. Trying to figure out if there is a spot on the turret he would look natural in that pose.
I've been burnt twice with crap recast resin knock offs so far on this build. 3D prints are too expensive so plastic is my next option.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I got the kits in today and looked at the commander. I will get some photos in a little bit. He looks good though. I am sure much better than your recast.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Here is some info on the commander figure.

 

[Tim A.]

Here is some info on the commander figure.

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Molded styrene or not he looks good

 

[Tim A.]

Still have details (boxs, buckets and tarps) to build for the engine deck, but the basic parts ready for color. I want to go with the Dunkelgelb applied in the field over the German grey look.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Tim A.]

First layer of color on the turret.

 

[Tim A.]

Would a crew have
bothered to take the tools, spare tracks, tow cables etc. off to paint their tank in the field?

 

[moon puppy]

I would think so yes, I mean if they are getting painted the tools would be painted also.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I guess it would depend on how big a hurry or also if it was in any kind of a rebuild area where they were changing out engine, drivetrain, or main gun etc. In that case most of the tools etc would have been removed and not painted.
So what is the story behind the build and markings. That should give you an answer.