Panard EBR 11 by RGL - FINISHED - Hobbyboss - 1/35

[RGL]

So I thought I’d try and get a French vehicle done for my annual comp this year. Hobbyboss kit, plus a PE set and resin wheels. I’ve hoarded 4 Heller armor kits for next year which as rare as hens teeth so this will be the start. 

[RGL]

Lots of little PE bits. It’s certainly more simple than a ship that’s for sure 

[Haliburton]

It’s interesting to see metal suspension springs were supplied. A nice touch. 

[RGL]

They are aftermarket 

[NavyShooter]

The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum just started the refurbishment/repair of one of their 2 Panhards to Static Display condition.  The first video in the series on it was released on You Tube last evening.  Worth a look! 

 

NS
 

[RGL]

Most of the lower hull done. I need to do up the equipment straps later. 

the aftermarket wheels compared to the kit ones. 

[RGL]

Starting in the turret. The sleeve is bolted on in the real thing so a little bit of aftermarket again to add to plain plastic 

[RGL]

Fairly straight forward. The rear gear rack is also part of the aftermarket set but it’s waaay to hard for me. I’m happy with the plastic and just added some rivets 

[CDW]

Great-looking start Greg. Looking forward to your build.

[RGL]

Time for a bit of paint 

[RGL]

Primer and Foundation coat down. Once set I’ll give it a matte coat before chipping fluids 

[RGL]

So a few days off. I sprayed a clear coat over the base red/brown. Then a chipping fluid coat, and now green. Base that now needs to be lightened up. The wheel has about 4 different gradients, I’ll do some grey after. 

[RGL]

Base coat! I’m quite happy with this, chipping tomorrow 

[RGL]

Chipping and a neutral wash. 

[Old Collingwood]

That  is  looking so  good  Greg   -  really nice  layers.

 

OC.

[RGL]

Tools added, aerials added. Dust next. 

[RGL]

And done. The 3D printed wheels are very nice. 

[Egilman]

Really digging that WWI tech on the center wheels... {chuckle}

 

Looks like it drove right in off the battlefield...

 

Well Done!

[Rik Thistle]

Greg,

 

That looks so real. Great stuff.

 

One day I think I fancy trying my hand at weathering on models. Any books or websites you'd recommend for a beginner?

 

Thanks,

 

Richard

[RGL]

Nightshift on Utube 

[Rik Thistle]

Greg,

 

Thanks for the tip. Sunday afternoon disappeared after reading your build and quite a few videos on Night Shift's channel...but worth it 😉

 

Richard

[king derelict]

The application of the dust is absolutely wonderful. Very subtle and in all the right places

Alan

[Old Collingwood]

Excellent work Greg  -  it really looks  the  part.

 

OC.

[mtaylor]

Wonderful with amazing details.  I had to look twice at the last photo to realize there's mud and debris in the tire treads.  Incredible.