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Title: bad ugly big cat
Post by: mc65 on January 22, 2014, 05:33:43 AM

after a bad experience with Dr.I colors, I needed something different: edgy, ugly, and with certain colors...
that's it. still in progress...
0031(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_0031_zpsb4f1eac7.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_0031_zpsb4f1eac7.jpg.html)

cheers, p. ;)

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Mark on January 22, 2014, 05:46:14 AM

Nicely done!  :)

Mark G.

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Ernie on January 22, 2014, 12:18:55 PM

Well Paolo that pretty well describes it.  Good job, but where are the wings? ;) ;D

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: uncletony on January 22, 2014, 12:25:19 PM

Excellent Paolo

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Rob Hart on January 22, 2014, 01:31:53 PM

I like the weathering, but what is it?

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Des on January 22, 2014, 01:48:07 PM

Excuse my ignorance but - what is it  ???

Des.

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: DaveM on January 22, 2014, 07:06:08 PM

Its a BergePanther,recovery vehicle based on a WW2 Panther tank chassis and hull,and very nicely done too.

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: pepperman42 on January 23, 2014, 04:48:59 AM

Nice kitty!! Bergs are VERY interesting vehicles with lots of add on possibility!

Steve

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: mc65 on April 21, 2014, 05:51:09 AM

yep,
it's a bergepanther. I started it as a break from the triplanes, but it proved a tough nut to crack, and an ambitious project!

now it's already done, and it's time to give him a proper environment...
1495(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_1495_zps79b62238.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_1495_zps79b62238.jpg.html)

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: uncletony on April 21, 2014, 08:54:17 AM

I am glad you posted this, but I know you have even better pictures :) I think you should show the ones that show off the cool bicycle and the bucket under that perfectly weathered blade in back.

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Chris Johnson on April 21, 2014, 10:20:20 PM

Very nicely done! Is this the old Italeri 1/35 kit, or perhaps the TMD conversion kit for the DML Panther? I've been patiently awaiting one of the other major manufacturers to try their hand at this vehicle, but having seen yours, maybe I'll tackle that Italeri kit in my stash after all. I'm impressed with what I see here!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: mc65 on April 22, 2014, 02:27:43 AM

thank you, bo... I suppose it wasn't so interesting in this site, but on request...  ;D

1394(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_1394_zps26f17327.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_1394_zps26f17327.jpg.html)

1455(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_1455_zpsa2c1c7f1.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_1455_zpsa2c1c7f1.jpg.html)

and some bonus...
1493(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_1493_zps687690f1.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_1493_zps687690f1.jpg.html)

at now I'm working on the other elements for the dio I have in mind...
1715(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_1715_zps8cda291b.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_1715_zps8cda291b.jpg.html)

the idea is to stage a photograph of the italian campaign immediately after the landings of anzio and nettuno, summer 1944, creating a "staircase" of details to come down: from the pillar of roman aqueduct (here simulated by pieces of wood) down for the crane, through the winch, the men, the dog, and the bike.

There would also be an ideal parallel progression to fall, from roman civilization, to the technological and german working (the army tank drivers are former conscripts skilled workers) down for the dog to reach the bike (two stroke, non-strategic materials rejected by the army at early) and its handler, a clown of the Hermann Goering division, volunteers hated and mocked by all.
1712(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_1712_zps8dd2af63.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_1712_zps8dd2af63.jpg.html)

chris, it's not the italeri's one, nor the DML conversion... it's a long story: hull from ICM, verlinden set, model art wheels, friul tracks, and a lot of scratchbuild. here you'll find all the wip, I know it will not easy to read, but I'm here for any question about...

http://freeforumzone.leonardo.it/d/10777774/bergepanther-/discussione.aspx

bye, p. ;)

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: mgunns on May 10, 2014, 09:56:25 AM

Hello Paolao:

Great work!  I like all the little details, especially the cylinder of something and the bicycle! 

Neat stuff.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: mc65 on January 27, 2015, 05:03:00 AM

hi, just to close the loop...

I finished this long term project with a section of roman countryside, really challenging work. the good news are that it won a silver at a ipms contest, a little satisfaction.

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_5770_zpsbeb635c9.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_5770_zpsbeb635c9.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_5781_zps479b9c7a.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_5781_zps479b9c7a.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_6300_zps43cd1d0e.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_6300_zps43cd1d0e.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_6326_zps02474b25.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_6326_zps02474b25.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/mc65-1/bergepanther/IMG_6329_zps780214d8.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/mc65-1/media/bergepanther/IMG_6329_zps780214d8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: uncletony on January 27, 2015, 05:09:32 AM

Excellent!

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: lcarroll on January 27, 2015, 05:20:50 AM

MC65,
    Well deserved recognition, this is beautiful work!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: WarrenD on January 27, 2015, 11:12:42 AM

Way to go Paolo!  You scored some major points with me on this for several reasons:

- You placed it in Italy, a neglected theater for armor & aircraft modelers.

- You showed guys "smokin' & jokin'". As a former DAT (dumba$$ tanker), I've played that same scene out many a time, just in a different uniform, and during peacetime training.

- Everything seems "just so/just right" to my eye.  I love it!

Warren

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Cimmerian on January 27, 2015, 05:37:22 PM

That is wonderful, I really like it.

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Pgtaylorart on February 15, 2015, 01:36:57 AM

Your armor diorama looks great! It's nice to see other types of vehicles, figures, architecture, and terrain. I think is important to venture into different modeling territory once in a while to explore techniques not usually done in our narrow corner of the modeling world. It brings a fresh approach to what we do here. Thanks for sharing.

George

Title: Re: bad ugly big cat
Post by: Pgtaylorart on February 15, 2015, 01:46:42 AM

Maybe in the future, as a side line mini GB, we should venture into pushing ourselves to to anything but what we're familiar and comfortable with. The results might be less than spectacular, but the learning experience would be invaluable. It could also be a lot of fun watching us all fumble and struggle.  ;D. We'd just have to check our egos at the door.

George