Bronco 1/35 Panzer II Ausf D1 Polish Campaign

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:51 am

He fellas,
So here's my entrant into the SIG, it's Bronco's Panzer II Ausf D1 in 1/35.
I've heard good things about this kit and very few bad, so I'm hoping that it's one of Bronco's winners instead of their losers.

I'll start with a couple of pics of what's in the box and I'll repost the Kit review that I did awhile back, some of you have already seen it.

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All in all it looks to me to be a good kit and I'm hoping to build something interesting out of it.
I have an idea for a diorama but I need to do some more research on it before I start.
Have fun everyone.!!!

Thanks Luis for setting this up.

gosselin2112 · Post by **gosselin2112** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:42 pm

I think almost all the main manufacturers are being represented in this GB. Never built anything from Bronco. Looking forward to seeing how she builds up.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:21 pm

Look forward to seeing it come together dude

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:44 pm

Thanks Paul... I think it will be a quick build until I get to the tracks.

Russ I'd have to agree... that sorta makes it interesting I think,

HamilkarBarkas · Post by **HamilkarBarkas** » Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:12 am

Damn i want this kit so badly

Post by **Lee** » Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:31 am

Hurry up then lordcoen…..!!!

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:07 pm

Ok ok ok... I'll see if I can pick it up tonight.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:42 pm

Coen wrote:Ok ok ok... I'll see if I can pick it up tonight.

What about the panzer

spruecutter · Post by **spruecutter** » Sat Nov 02, 2013 11:09 pm

Seems like another great PII kit. Looking forward to seeing this one build up

longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:03 am

Hey Micheal

this should be a sweet build will be looking very forward to this build my friend

shane

wappynutter · Post by **wappynutter** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:10 am

....... Popcorn ready....
Looking forward to this and Hamilkar's build.... oh and Ian's....

Lots of pretty pictures and videos please Lord Coen Sir..

Good luck, happy modelling matey..

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 1:56 am

I'll do what I can Andy.
I started her to night with video and a couple of pictures.
I'll have to post them tomorrow as I'm pooped now.

Oh and Paul.... Bite me
Hehe.

coladito1 · Post by **coladito1** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 4:14 am

Very nice kit Coen!! What tracks are you using?

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 8:01 am

I was thinking about a set of Friulmodel.
But I have to try and build these ones before I decide if I want to spend $50 on the AMs.

They look like a pain in the Arse to me, but we'll see.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:46 pm

I've been kinda going crazy on this kit.
It just fell together. No filler, no fit issues, no missing parts... awesome.
I built this much in about 6 hours spread over two days.

[youtube]CkFqHAA9uGs[/youtube] [youtube]DkGZei5deOA[/youtube]

coladito1 · Post by **coladito1** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 4:38 pm

Wow now thats what i call progress!!

gosselin2112 · Post by **gosselin2112** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:49 pm

Coming along nicely. I was wondering if this kit comes with any smoke dischargers. There are some pics out there that show early PZ IIs with them. Just curious.

ww2hispanomodels · Post by **ww2hispanomodels** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:47 pm

Great progress!. popcorn ready

longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:52 pm

wow your fairly flying through this build Mike,

cant wait to see what you do with the dio

great work my friend

Shane

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:51 pm

Todays progress
It's not much, I had no trouble with the kit... I had trouble with my runaway mouth. haha.
I'll take a few pictures later today and add them.

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longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:19 pm

Coming along nice Mike,

she's a nice little neat tank, really liking it

Shane

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:45 am

coming along nicely mate looks a nice little kit too

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:10 am

Thanks fellas. I've set her aside for a couple of days to get some work done on some of the other projects.
I'll be back at her by the weekend though.

spruecutter · Post by **spruecutter** » Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:11 pm

Looking good

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:57 am

A bit more work done on her the last few days.
Some of you have already seen these.

I'll be finished the build by the end of today, then I'll start the diorama.
That will be fun!!!

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longlance67 · Post by **longlance67** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:27 am

Very nice work mate,

looking forward to seeing what you have in mind for the dio

great work

Shane.

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:42 am

great work mate looking forward to what ever you have planned for the dio

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:19 am

Thanks Nigel.
I started the dio last night.
It's almost done now. It's nothing huge or elaborate, it's more a setting for what the tank is doing... something very untank like.

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:31 am

cant wait to see it mate im intrigued if thats the right word lol

Gav0909 · Post by **Gav0909** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:44 pm

Mwwwahahahah I know what the dio is! Lets just say it fits the bill of "Holy Toledo!!"

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:02 pm

Haha....

or would it be Heilige Toledo!
They are German after all.

spruecutter · Post by **spruecutter** » Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:30 pm

It's a smart looking beastie for sure. Looking forward to seeing it painted up

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:46 pm

I started the detail painting this morning after the base coat was put on.
I used Vallejo Air Panzer Grey for the base then hit all the upper surfaces with the same but with about 5% white added to mimic sun fading the paint.
I don't use colour modulation as I see it as unnecessary and ineffective as a tool.
I just use the normal light in the room since that's all that will ever be available anyway.

Here is the video of the painting.
It's a bit late but pootube ate the first one.
[youtube]rLK_8GsBayk[/youtube]

Radzy · Post by **Radzy** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:52 pm

Coen,

don't forget to drill holes made by Polish 2mm Nkm wz.38 FK

Cheers,
Radek

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:00 pm

Haha... sure thing Radzy!!!!
I haven't added the battle damage yet.

wappynutter · Post by **wappynutter** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:08 pm

WOW

Beautiful work as always Master Coen sir.....!

You pair of Michael's are making these Panzer builds shine..

Well done mate... Keep it coming.

generalgrog · Post by **generalgrog** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:08 pm

Nice detail work...can't wait to see it come together.

GG

HamilkarBarkas · Post by **HamilkarBarkas** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:13 pm

Oh it looks lovely

nothing warms my heart with regard to model building as much as a nice German Panzer

JayCub · Post by **JayCub** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:15 pm

i really like the subtle detailing that brings them to life, looking good as always Mike

Tom

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:18 pm

Great work Michael, I've yet to do a panzer grey AFV, and I'm struggling holding of joining this sig as it is lol

HWGuderian23 · Post by **HWGuderian23** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 6:12 pm

Excellent paint job on the Panzer II mate

! I love the rust effect on the exhaust system. Sadly it's too late to add some battle damages... but anyway I guess that he not has been through a lot

.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:49 pm

If you mean damage to the exhaust, then no the tank would have been almost a new issue so there wouldn't have been much in the way of damage to the exhaust, a fair amount of rust but that's all.
As for the rest of the vehicle I can still add some damage. Antitank hits and some crumpled fenders, that sort of thing.

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:00 pm

Coen wrote:Thanks Nigel.
I started the dio last night.
It's almost done now. It's nothing huge or elaborate, it's more a setting for what the tank is doing... something very untank like.

Is it swimming ? :ship:

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:06 pm

Paul wrote:Great work Michael, I've yet to do a panzer grey AFV, and I'm struggling holding of joining this sig as it is lol

Thanks Paul... resistance is futile!!!!

HWGuderian23 · Post by **HWGuderian23** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:12 pm

Coen wrote:If you mean damage to the exhaust, then no the tank would have been almost a new issue so there wouldn't have been much in the way of damage to the exhaust, a fair amount of rust but that's all.
As for the rest of the vehicle I can still add some damage. Antitank hits and some crumpled fenders, that sort of thing.

Oh pardon me mate! That was just an allusion to the fact that the tanks in Poland don't got that much damaged as during the russian campaign

! Not more battle damages necessary!

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:18 am

Ah... I see.
That was true.
They did lose a few... just not enough to change the outcome.

No Sebastian.... not swimming.
Hehe.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:25 pm

I got a wee bit of decalling done this morning. Once they're all settled I'll seal them in and start the weathering.
So maybe later this afternoon or this evening.

HWGuderian23 · Post by **HWGuderian23** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:33 pm

Wow! The decals looking great Coen! I like the white cross on the turret they applied during the polish campaign. Verry well done

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:35 pm

Nice paint job buddy

Nige201980 · Post by **Nige201980** » Tue Nov 26, 2013 5:24 pm

Those decals look excellent mate love this build mate.