Nice looking tank. Get yourself a box of single edge razor blades. Purposely dull the cutting edge on one. Use what once was the sharp edge to bend the P/E up against the ruler. Makes a nice crease every time.
@@mikehufnagl8696 you really don't want to watch the heat too much. It should be approaching red hot ( or even at it ) to properly anneal. I always use a butane torch and just keep it decently far away and build the heat slowly. It also leaves less residue on the surface than a regular lighter, which makes it easier to gauge how hot it is. For pieces like the ones he did in this build though, I prefer not annealing them as it will hold the squares shape a lot easier. Annealing tends to work better for me for things that need to have either very complex curves ( like seat belts), or rolled into circles or similar shapes.
Hello mr. Nerd!i build a panzer 2 from tamiya in 1997.i Was soo soo proud putting him on display.ohh those happy childhood days.with best regards and sticky greetings from sandy Brandenburg germany.faithfully yours.your modellmate.christian
I love the idea of the captured decal scheme. When I built my Panzer II, I remember doing some research on the captured Panzer/s and I believe any that were captured were only used for logistics so there was no fear of them being mistaken for enemy vehicles as they were largely behind friendly lines.
Hi there! Great job! I just finished the Tamiya version of this subject. It went together very nicely, and comes with five figures, but no PE, which I'm not sad about... 😎 In my Tamiya kit, the lower hull is all one tub. I like Academy kits, and did a whole series on them early this year. This looks nice, too, and has colored paint schemes...
Greetings Nerd, it really is a shame these days that modern kits are not designed a lot better, there should be no gaps where there don't need to be any, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Great start, MN. It looks like a neat little tank, easily constructed with plenty of options. Excellent call with the tow rope.....the piece of wire looks spot on and so much better than a piece of string. Look forward to seeing this one painted etc in an upcoming episode.
Thanks. Yes, I'm hoping for a fairly quick painting and weathering process on this one, as a change from a lot of my current projects. I built this so quickly I didn't even show my Patreons any WIP photos! :)
That is a nice build and I think I will build one of these soon. As for paints and incompatibility | now stick to Tamiya Acrylics for spraying and Vallejo for brush painting. I won't even use the Tamiya spray cans as I don't believe they are 100% compatible with their other paints. I only use the Acrylic clear and flat clear as varnishes.
Yes, I tend to go with those paints too. I was just very surprised that Tamiya gloss yellowed over Tamiya rattle can aluminium (rattle cans being one of the sturdiest paints in my experience). Oh well, I have to work something out...
Hi there, on the subject of towing cables, you may want to try your local fishing tackle shop, as they will sell cabled steel/nickel wire for pike fishing or maybe check online. This wire is available in several gauges and will look much better than string or thread. great review by the way, thankyou.
Nice video. I have one in my stash, but I am too focused on planes right now. I do have the old Tamiya one built though, with a Panzer I B on one side and a King Tiger on the other. Needless to say, those two early war tanks look like toys compared to the King.
Good video and build!!! I have built a few Academy kits in the past and just do not like them for have always ran into some type of problem. Also, if the kit has the 1-piece vinyl tracks, have discovered that they are almost always just a tad bit too short and, of course, do not realize that until after trying to place the tracks on the kit a few times and have broken the running gear off. Plus their decals usually are poor quality type. Have hade the same experiences with AFV Club kits as well. However, will admit they Academy does have some very interesting subject matter and will purchase a kit if I really really really want that particular subject.
Their newer kits with this green style box are better. I did a video on their older Panzer IV a while ago now - I gave up in the turret because it was si bad and converted it to a munitions carrier 🤣
Just because the instructions state you can only choose a particular option, what's not to say you can't choose them all, build it how you like it, so long as your happy with the end result, then that's all that matters.
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Nice looking tank. Get yourself a box of single edge razor blades. Purposely dull the cutting edge on one. Use what once was the sharp edge to bend the P/E up against the ruler. Makes a nice crease every time.
You can anneal the PE with a lighter to make it easier to bend. Just watch the heat. 👍
Good tips, thank you both
@@mikehufnagl8696 you really don't want to watch the heat too much. It should be approaching red hot ( or even at it ) to properly anneal. I always use a butane torch and just keep it decently far away and build the heat slowly. It also leaves less residue on the surface than a regular lighter, which makes it easier to gauge how hot it is.
For pieces like the ones he did in this build though, I prefer not annealing them as it will hold the squares shape a lot easier. Annealing tends to work better for me for things that need to have either very complex curves ( like seat belts), or rolled into circles or similar shapes.
I am with you MN. I build what looks good and what I want to add. Step 16 with the Jerry cans is a must.
Absolutely!
Hello mr. Nerd!i build a panzer 2 from tamiya in 1997.i Was soo soo proud putting him on display.ohh those happy childhood days.with best regards and sticky greetings from sandy Brandenburg germany.faithfully yours.your modellmate.christian
And this year they are coming out with a Panzer I, I think :)
I do like the blu-tack tiny part "holder"....nice one!
Thanks. Less chance of parts pinging off than tweezers :D
Thank you for sharing because I'm going to build the same one soon. I found it helpful. Best wishes NOB from Japan
Thanks - glad you enjoyed the video
I love the idea of the captured decal scheme. When I built my Panzer II, I remember doing some research on the captured Panzer/s and I believe any that were captured were only used for logistics so there was no fear of them being mistaken for enemy vehicles as they were largely behind friendly lines.
Thanks, that's useful info :)
Got the Tamiya version of this ,never done an Academy kit ,instructions nice and clear 👍👍 F1 project will be good.
Cheers Steve
Panzer II is my fav - this was wonderful to watch buddy
Thanks!
Nice video, gosh a small vehicle, thanks for sharing regards Liam
Cheers Liam!
Hi there! Great job! I just finished the Tamiya version of this subject. It went together very nicely, and comes with five figures, but no PE, which I'm not sad about... 😎 In my Tamiya kit, the lower hull is all one tub. I like Academy kits, and did a whole series on them early this year. This looks nice, too, and has colored paint schemes...
Yes, modern Academy kits are decent. Older ones (white box), much less so!
As every tank crew personalised their tank I dont think it matters where you put any of the storage boxes or Jerry cans
Good point!
Looks good. I need to get one.
Thanks
Greetings Nerd, it really is a shame these days that modern kits are not designed a lot better, there should be no gaps where there don't need to be any, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👍👍👍👍
Thanks. Yes, the gaps werr a bit of a throw back. Apart from that though, all really good.
Great start, MN. It looks like a neat little tank, easily constructed with plenty of options. Excellent call with the tow rope.....the piece of wire looks spot on and so much better than a piece of string. Look forward to seeing this one painted etc in an upcoming episode.
Thanks. Yes, I'm hoping for a fairly quick painting and weathering process on this one, as a change from a lot of my current projects. I built this so quickly I didn't even show my Patreons any WIP photos! :)
@@ModelNerd And that's ok.....you show us more than enough.
That is a nice build and I think I will build one of these soon. As for paints and incompatibility | now stick to Tamiya Acrylics for spraying and Vallejo for brush painting. I won't even use the Tamiya spray cans as I don't believe they are 100% compatible with their other paints. I only use the Acrylic clear and flat clear as varnishes.
Yes, I tend to go with those paints too. I was just very surprised that Tamiya gloss yellowed over Tamiya rattle can aluminium (rattle cans being one of the sturdiest paints in my experience). Oh well, I have to work something out...
Hi there, on the subject of towing cables, you may want to try your local fishing tackle shop, as they will sell cabled steel/nickel wire for pike fishing
or maybe check online. This wire is available in several gauges and will look much better than string or thread. great review by the way, thankyou.
Thank you Steve - good tip. I'll check it out.
*Nice build, the quality of the kit is awesome!*
Thanks! Yes, it really is very good value too - I'll have to check out other recent Academy kits.
good show nice work keep them coming
Thanks - I wil try!
Nice video.
I have one in my stash, but I am too focused on planes right now.
I do have the old Tamiya one built though, with a Panzer I B on one side and a King Tiger on the other. Needless to say, those two early war tanks look like toys compared to the King.
I don't think I've seen many Panzer I kits, especially not in 1/35 scale. I'd like to build one for sure.
@@ModelNerd look for the one from Takom in 1/35 scale. The best part is that you get both A and B version in the same kit and you can build both.
Have built a Panzer I from Italeri once. Was actually a pretty good kit for Italeri.
Klasse Arbeit super daumen hoch ✨️💯👍
Thanks!
Are you going to do a diorama for this one? I’d love to see a Beth Africa diorama
I might do a base - maybe a tarp set up similar to the reference pictures and a lone DAK figure sitting.
Good video and build!!! I have built a few Academy kits in the past and just do not like them for have always ran into some type of problem. Also, if the kit has the 1-piece vinyl tracks, have discovered that they are almost always just a tad bit too short and, of course, do not realize that until after trying to place the tracks on the kit a few times and have broken the running gear off. Plus their decals usually are poor quality type. Have hade the same experiences with AFV Club kits as well. However, will admit they Academy does have some very interesting subject matter and will purchase a kit if I really really really want that particular subject.
Their newer kits with this green style box are better. I did a video on their older Panzer IV a while ago now - I gave up in the turret because it was si bad and converted it to a munitions carrier 🤣
Just because the instructions state you can only choose a particular option, what's not to say you can't choose them all, build it how you like it, so long as your happy with the end result, then that's all that matters.
Absolutely!
Thank you for making our country’s model^^
I do love your channel. May I suggest a model for you? It is academy 12563 f-14
VF-144 pukin dogs. It is very famous model in Korea. If you want to get it on less price, you may visit Korean store:) thank you for reading
Thank you. I do have an F-14 in the stash (the Tamiya kit)
Ohh… I mistakenly didn’t realized that…
Yikes those ejector pin marks on that sprocket lol
Literally the only ones I noticed on the whole kit, but what a position to put them!
👍👍👍
Thanks
Thats a nice little kit. Shame about the F1 car
Thanks. Yeah, I am going to get the F1 car sorted for sure. It took me too long to find the decals at a reasonable price to give up!