Italeri 1:35 Pink Panther

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July 14, 2019
Done!
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The Chassis. Quite nice in pink color
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The Chassis (under view). Technically, this is the hardest assembly for me
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July 10, 2019
Adds the body, seat, and many parts on dashboard
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Attaching the equipment
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July 11, 2019
Add black lines on the grill meanwhile waiting for the gun paint dry
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July 11, 2019
Hard to make the dashboard looks like real, since I never met this pinkie before. The internet also not give much info. Btw, I just realized after painting that the sun compass is actually grey
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July 14, 2019
Still add some details. I try to wash the panel (I dunno what it called) on left behind to get realistic looks
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Add some accesories (hooks, steel wire, etc)
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Details from above
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Details from side
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I don't know the box thing functions beside the machine gun
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Comments

10 July 2019, 13:57

Patrick Hagelstein
I'll have a look into this. 👍

10 July 2019, 16:10

Jujimbo Jujimbo
Thanks. Will update ASAP

10 July 2019, 17:45

Chris Greathouse
A friend showed me a picture of one of these in real life and I just laughed, pink? But the military makes lots of strange decisions. I'm Following along mate! looking good.

10 July 2019, 18:13

Patrick Hagelstein
In the very specific area these vehicles operated, it blended in perfectly with the red rocks and sand. in the lush green landscape where British military shows are held, they are quite out of place! 😄

10 July 2019, 18:24

Dave Flitton
Watching

10 July 2019, 20:31

Chris Greathouse
@Patrick Thanks for the mini history lesson 🙂

10 July 2019, 20:51

Patrick Hagelstein
👍

11 July 2019, 01:08

Jujimbo Jujimbo
Thanks for the info, @Patrick. Anyway, feel free to give me comment, advice, or something about my works. I'll appreciate it. Technically, I'm still newbie in this activity, especially on painting. Thanks

11 July 2019, 16:14

Patrick Hagelstein
You're welcome! I'll chime in if needed. 😉

11 July 2019, 16:41

Augie
Plus the pink, dirties up really quick and ends up blending in.

IIRC most RAF aircraft that went to the gulf the first time around were painted the same colour which soon faded to the sandy dirt we're all used too.

14 July 2019, 10:35

Jujimbo Jujimbo
@Augie wow, nice info. I never expect that RAF use pink color too for their aircraft

14 July 2019, 15:34

Patrick Hagelstein
Augie is absolutly right! Just look up some First Gulf War Tornado, Buccaneer and Jaguar pictures.

14 July 2019, 16:32

Patrick Hagelstein
The box next to the machine gun is for spent ammunition. That is to leave no trace. Back in those days, the SAS was never there...

14 July 2019, 16:35

Jujimbo Jujimbo
@Patrick well, I will Google it later. Btw, I never expected that box is used for spent ammunition. Thanks!

14 July 2019, 17:06

Jujimbo Jujimbo
To everyone, I just completed this kit. I know I really far from perfect. But I don't know what should I do first to make it better. Hopefully, I want constructive comment or advice in order to help me build better. Thanks!

14 July 2019, 17:09

Patrick Hagelstein
Well, what needs improvement according to yourself? If so, we can help you from there.

14 July 2019, 17:49

Jujimbo Jujimbo
Well, for assembly, basically I think I still lack of skill about cutting, gluing, and removing the seam lines. About painting, I still got problem in technique and mixing color with thinner

14 July 2019, 18:08

Chris Greathouse
I've built 40+ vehicles and what I've found is just doing it, (and possibly messing up) is the quickest way I've learned. I still have a heck of a time with paint ratios... And #1, just have fun and build...

14 July 2019, 19:09

Jujimbo Jujimbo
@Chris yes that's true. Technically, learning by doing is one of the good way. But I don't know if the way I do is a good or not. Anyway, 40+ vehicles you built is so amazing. Me, just done 5 kits outside Gunpla/Gundam.

15 July 2019, 04:28