alexb
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Post by alexb on Jan 3, 2018 17:44:33 GMT
Hetzer was the name attributed to the E10. Skoda mixed the names up and used the Hetzer name for the paperwork for its "hetzer" for a brief period. By then, the name had stuck and had been adopted by the troops. Hetzer was never the official name for the "hetzer" line of vehicles. Post-war historians sort of ran with the name as the official name. Kind of a neat little background story. I tend to refer to them as Hetzers as well...but I won't call a M113 a Gavin. |
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Post by Marco on Jan 3, 2018 18:17:42 GMT
Hetzer was the name attributed to the E10. Skoda mixed the names up and used the Hetzer name for the paperwork for its "hetzer" for a brief period. By then, the name had stuck and had been adopted by the troops. Hetzer was never the official name for the "hetzer" line of vehicles. Post-war historians sort of ran with the name as the official name. Kind of a neat little background story. I tend to refer to them as Hetzers as well...but I won't call a M113 a Gavin. Thanks Alex! Knowledge doesn't take up space  But I'll stay call "Hetzer" and M113!   |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 5, 2018 21:09:27 GMT
Alex thanks for that  , it's really good to know I ain't the only dork around . Thanks also for the explanation of the 38t , saves me doing it . Guy, Boots and Jeff we'll see how I manage this little pigs ear  . Bill cheers mucker Pete, thanks also sir  . And yes I did the same thing too and that well into the 90's Marco, you be forgiven and thanks also . I have been back at it today and I must say for a € 40 kit this is shyte  . The PE is crap and I leaving it off, the main PE parts will be replaced with scratched items. I have also found an engine in my spares box which will get some scratched parts too the part. The destructions are also very vivid in the attachment of everything , so it's gonna a big guessing game. Here's where I have got to till now  The Dragon 38t donk which I shall shoehorn into this somehow  .  I have a feeling that is not going to be a nice and shiny Bergepanzer , I am now thinking of a rusty wreck in a farmyard somewhere . ACW muckers |
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Post by Boots on Jan 5, 2018 21:33:47 GMT
Nowt wrong with a `pigs ear`   |
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Post by JEFF on Jan 5, 2018 23:56:10 GMT
Sorry to hear this kit is giving you so much trouble, Paul. Hang in there fella. You'll make it work. Boots. That came off a big Pig. |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 6, 2018 0:17:52 GMT
Jeff that must be an American pig , it's gotta a twist top . Cheers mucker |
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CarlRF
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Post by CarlRF on Jan 6, 2018 1:15:29 GMT
Jeff that must be an American pig , it's gotta a twist top . Cheers mucker Could be a Brit twist cap . is it left or right threaded  |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 6, 2018 1:57:21 GMT
Carl we use a bottle opener or a sabre |
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Post by JEFF on Jan 6, 2018 10:42:21 GMT
Does it really make any difference how it opens, as long as it does? |
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Post by Boots on Jan 6, 2018 14:40:27 GMT
Carl we use a bottle opener or a sabre We use our teeth in Shoeburyness  |
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Post by armorguy on Jan 6, 2018 16:07:49 GMT
Why am I so thirsty ? Seconds ago I wasn't !  |
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Post by des on Jan 6, 2018 18:27:06 GMT
I’m all ways thirsty🍺🍺 I’m sure you get this in to shape Paul & remember mud is your friend 😏
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Post by Paul B on Jan 7, 2018 17:07:36 GMT
Guy, Des I shall join you both as I am always thirsty too . Well I have knocked up a basic engine bay for the Bergepanzer . I shall add a couple of other bits, but won't over do it as most will not be seen later . Even with open hatches it's pretty confined in there .    More tomoz muckers , ACW. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 7, 2018 17:41:12 GMT
Nice additions to the engine bay, tis all looking spiffing! |
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Post by Boots on Jan 7, 2018 19:08:26 GMT
Thats doin` it mucker |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 19:57:18 GMT
That fills an ole! Nice work fella.
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Post by CarlRF on Jan 7, 2018 20:38:25 GMT
Additions look great Paul . Funny bout the bottle openers Here's what I'd use if I had one ..  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 8, 2018 9:35:40 GMT
A bit of white magic on the bergepanzer!!! Looks great!
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Post by des on Jan 9, 2018 22:15:05 GMT
Nice looking white work to the engine bay mate 😁
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Post by JEFF on Jan 10, 2018 0:40:40 GMT
Sweet as, PB. Sweet as.  |
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