Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf F Trop Academy 1/35

[Milan Mynar]

The model was recently released by the South Korean company Academy in 1/35 scale. In the box we find a total of five sand-colored frames. There are cleanly made parts of the kit. Frame A contains the upper part of the body and other details. Frame B,  parts of he undr hull and other details. Frame C, they are two, contains chassis and track parts. The tacks are plastic from longer sections and individual links. Frame D contains parts of the turret  and a lot of details. We also have a sheet of photo etched parts and a sheet of quality decals. The instructions are clear and understandable. Contains color schemes for several German and one captured  American vehicle . Overall, the model looks nice and promises a comfortable building.

[Milan Mynar]

I started building the model, everything goes perfectly, the parts fit perfectly. There are no construction problems.

[Milan Mynar]

Today small progress again.

[dgfred]

Nice. Thanks for posting.

[McDonald]

Well Milan, your progress so far surpasses my own.

Don't know why I did not see this before, or with the Panzer III kit, but if you look at that painting and decal placement color drawing, the paint job seems to be very close to the Vallejo color Khaki. The color of paint used by the Afrika Korps has always been an interesting subject to me. No two seem to be alike, and of course in real life none were, or if they were ever the match probably lasted half a day in that sun.

I may experiment with that Khaki color on the II, and see how it turns out.

[Milan Mynar]

I started painting. First spray paint with Panzer Dunkelgrau from Hataka. Then spray painted with Tamiya XF-59 Desert Yello, which I wiped with a coarse brush soaked in warm water.

[Milan Mynar]

Today small progress, glossy varnish and decals.

[Milan Mynar]

Here is small progress, tracks and painting some small details.

[Milan Mynar]

Topic Pz.Kpfw. II will continue for some time, I bought another  models. of this tank.

[Milan Mynar]

Pz.Kpfw II elaboration of the topic in 1/35 scale. This is how Pz.Kpfw II multiplied in my showcase over the years. Models Pz.Kpfw. II from various manufacturers. From left Pz.Kpfw II Ausf C French Campaign Tamyia, Pz.Kpfw II Ausf F Academy, Brückenleger Pz.Kpfw II Ausf D Bronco and Pz.Kpfw II Ausf D ICM. Another Pz.Kpfw Ausf B model will be added. Pz.Kpfw II Ausf B from the Polish campaign.

[Milan Mynar]

I added the last details, overspray  the model with dust pigments to slightly dampen the color contrast. And I declare the model complete. The construction of the model was without problems. I believe that the Academy will use the potential hidden in the kit and surprise us with another version.