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Simon Nagorsnik (s!mon)
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1:76 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.F- Matchbox Group Build

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107 11 June 2022, 10:22
Rui S
Interesting choice. I'm in 😎
11 June 2022, 13:46
Simon Nagorsnik
Welcome Rui!
I`m planning to use a new painting technic for this project- I hope my idea works;)
11 June 2022, 13:51
Rui S
Looking forward 👍
11 June 2022, 13:52
Chan Li
This must be fun ๐Ÿ˜Ž
11 June 2022, 13:55
Chan Li
Tell us your new method afterwards, I'm way curious ๐Ÿ˜
11 June 2022, 13:57
Spanjaard
I am in
11 June 2022, 14:02
Simon Nagorsnik
Chan and Spanjaard nice that you`re in!
@Chan: I just want to paint the whole thing with the brush and thus to achieve an interesting look.
But htere will be no pics before it`s finished, then I don't have to take anything back if it goes wrong ๐Ÿ˜‰
11 June 2022, 14:08
Chan Li
I see, yeah if it's 1/76, brush is for sure a trustful choice, hand painting is basic but essential of an art maker, looking forward to it.
11 June 2022, 14:14
Spanjaard
WOW, only paintbrush? fantastic
17 June 2022, 07:53
Bruce Huxtable
Your end results are inspiring - clearly, patience and a gradual process are essential to achieve these results. Many thanks for showing that it can be done!! 🙂
17 June 2022, 08:07
Michael Kohl
I like the approach
17 June 2022, 11:10
Kaz Takei
WOW! Amazing!
17 June 2022, 11:55
Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you guys for your assistance🙂!
I think it could be something, I'm pretty happy with it.
The picture shows it not quite well but the painting tends slightly into the blue.
I thought I'd bring a little more color into the game ๐Ÿ˜€
17 June 2022, 12:05
Neil Patrick
Bravo SImon! Looking exciting already. Can't wait to see where you take this.
17 June 2022, 16:11
Daniel Klink
Recognisable as anything... a true Simon built.. Awesome mate 👍
23 June 2022, 20:09
David R. Meizoso
Superb! May I ask what's going on in pic 19?
23 June 2022, 20:18
Simon Nagorsnik
Work is done!
I think I'm satisfied with my performance.

A bit later: thanks Neil! Now you can see how it turned out🙂
Daniel: thanks for your comment, i know it's not a japanese plane, so i'm glad that you like it too๐Ÿ˜
23 June 2022, 20:23
Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you too David!
On pic 19... i've tried to create the sag of the tracks.
I used the toothpicks to hold the tracks in place while the glue was drying.
23 June 2022, 20:31
Spanjaard
fantastic!
23 June 2022, 20:44
David R. Meizoso
Thanks, Simon!
23 June 2022, 22:34
Chan Li
A perfect rebirth of an old kit.
24 June 2022, 01:56
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks all of you mates!!
Although this way of painting takes a lot of time, it was fun and it was the right decision.
Thanks again!
24 June 2022, 04:02
Michael Kohl
Daniel said it: recognizable as anything. And again I do like the way you work with colors and how you enhance your models with simple but very effective vignettes.
24 June 2022, 08:22
Spanjaard
and on top of that, in such a small scale. i love it.
24 June 2022, 08:46
Simon Nagorsnik
Your comments and your praise motivates me even more my friends! ๐Ÿ˜
Special thanks to Michael and Spanjaard!
24 June 2022, 12:54
Harald Besold
Very nice diorama. The vehicle is very successful and the idea with the rails on the floor is great.
24 June 2022, 17:06
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks a lot Harald!
I saw some pictures of pz.ii in urban environment.
Wanted to keep the base simple, so I just wanted to hint the scene.
24 June 2022, 17:22
Andy WW1
Wow amazing detail, incredible painting.
24 June 2022, 18:05
Simon Nagorsnik
Nice to hear from You Andy and thanks for your comment!
25 June 2022, 17:44
Neil Patrick
Wonderful inspiring work as always Simon! So pleased you've joined team Matchbox! Or COP as I call it (Crappy Old Plastic). Except it's not crappy at all in the right hands...
27 June 2022, 00:03
Simon Nagorsnik
So mucht thanks for for nice words Neil!
It was a spontaneous idea to join but a good idea๐Ÿ˜„
I built my last Matchbox/ Revell kits about 20 years ago.
So it was nice to have one on the table again and today i see these kids from completely different aspects;)
And you've right Neil, they're not crappy for today, old kits can be a lot of fun !
27 June 2022, 04:28
Robin (WhiteGlint)
I must have missed this one somehow.
Stunning work, Simon. A very nice little tank and vignette. 👍
An interesting idea to put a mini version of the box art on the base.
27 June 2022, 05:50
Neuling
Really nice!
27 June 2022, 08:02
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks a lot Robin and Neuling!
And thanks for the likes!
Since I only made the kit for the group build, I wanted to do something that connects to it.
27 June 2022, 08:10
Ralf Topeters
It looks as if the hatch opens, a warhammer marine will appear! Great work! Light effects look fantastic. 👍
28 June 2022, 07:14
Simon Nagorsnik
You are right Ralph!
I deliberately tried to create a different style.
Was trying to be a bit creative this time๐Ÿ˜„
28 June 2022, 08:05
Zsolt Czegle
Really awesomeness! 👍
4 July 2022, 09:00
Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you amigo๐Ÿ˜
4 July 2022, 10:11
Roy McKay
Stunning! Seeing models built like this maybe there should be a competition section?
22 July 2022, 16:16
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks for your nice comment Roy!
A competition, hmmm....;)
22 July 2022, 16:23
Stefan Fraundorfer
Painting and weathering are incredibly well done. Congratulations Simon!
31 July 2022, 09:13
Christoph Schnarr
Wonderful model with an excellent finish ๐Ÿ‘
31 July 2022, 11:35
Christian Bruer
Excellent work and finish 👍
31 July 2022, 11:47
Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you so much Stefan, Christoph and Christian!!
It was fun to build and paint this "oldie"๐Ÿ˜„
31 July 2022, 12:56
Juskifo
looking great, very nice piece ๐Ÿ‘
6 August 2022, 15:56
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks Juskifo!
6 August 2022, 16:24
ลukasz Gliล„ski
I know I'm late to the party, but I just have to say it's outstanding 👍 Only the subtitle reminds me it's Matchbox
9 August 2022, 08:16
Bruce Huxtable
The street is superb too - very inspiring work, for sure ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜
9 August 2022, 10:26
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks for your kind comments Juskifo, Lukasz and Bruce!
My first kit made of Matchbox tools, since more than 15 years.
Thanks again for your motivating comments and thanks for the likes ๐Ÿ‘
9 August 2022, 13:31
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks for the likes mates!
29 August 2022, 17:44
Pietro De Angelis
Beautiful dio!
20 December 2022, 20:30
Simon Nagorsnik
Thx for watching Pietro!
21 December 2022, 05:24
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks guys!
21 December 2022, 18:02
James C
I totally missed this one. Stunning work Simon 👍
17 April 2023, 18:43
Jennifer Franklin
Very nice work!
27 April 2023, 13:49
Shar Dipree
Very nice.
27 May 2023, 10:03
Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks a lot James, Jennifer and Shar!
A nice thing to read your comments ๐Ÿ˜
27 May 2023, 16:02

Album info

Found this kit in the local toy store.
It was a spontaneous idea to join the Matchbox Group Build on Scalemates.
Saw, bought and built the model within 2.5 hours.
The idea was to paint the whole thing with the paint brush without using the airbrush.
I want to use techniques which were always used on my fantasy tabletop miniatures.
Also want to paint the whole thing only with acrylic colors.
Hope it will work...

Weathering or other depictions of dirt isnยดt planned, it should have a more "artistic" look;).
I decided to omit the included base from the kit and build my own.
It consists of a wooden base and self-engraved plastic sheet and parts.
The kit used is a Revell reissue (03229) from 2008.

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1:76 Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. F (Revell 03229)

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