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  Tamiya's Panther G
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 03:58 AM UTC
This is Frank Portela''s (Clanky44) Panther G from Tamiya in 1/48th scale. Thanks Frank!

Vinnie

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Thanks!
GunTruck
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 04:30 AM UTC
I haven't commented before about Frank's 1:48 scale armor submissions - but I like them! A breath of fresh air and very nicely done.

Gunnie
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 04:35 AM UTC
I know what you mean Jim. The paint jobs he imparts to his models are like a signature......you know it's Frank! He makes them look so good I just might have to have a go in this scale! (Get more on my shelves anyway!) :-)

Vinnie
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 04:55 AM UTC
That is a great looking Panther Frank you do amazing camo I hope mine turns out that well
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 05:38 AM UTC
nice camouflage and weathering. it makes me want to try and build a 48th scale tank. i haven't got any and my display were all in a 35th scale. got to set a space for the 48th series. thanks for sharing.
Clanky44
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 07:01 PM UTC
Thanks for the kind words,..... As long as you don't get tired of them, I'll keep submitting them.

Frank
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 07:13 PM UTC
looking real nice.......
Ragnar2004
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Posted: Friday, January 27, 2006 - 07:28 PM UTC
Hello,
Wonderful job there Clanky44!. That is an absolutely flawless paint job! I really like the faded look too it, makes it look very realistic. I would have sworn it was 1/35 scale if I hadn't been told otherwise. I think you did a great job there. Hope to see more of your work, you are truly an artist!

Best Wishes,
Walter
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Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006 - 07:55 PM UTC
Simply amazing camo and photo job.....
Keep on posting your models please !

A step to step set of pics would be heaven for a new beginner like me !

Congratulation once again !
keenan
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Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006 - 08:03 PM UTC
That has to be one of the best paint jobs I have seen in a while and I don't impress easy. Hard masking that in that scale gives me the shakes just thinking about.
Fine job and thanks for sharing.

Shaun
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