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Post by armorguy on Aug 29, 2022 17:02:09 GMT
Tine t to start something 100% new as after four shelf queen finishings I like to build a kit and that's what I did last weekend...like mad.  I'm building an Ausf. D Early with a D2 turret. This is why I had to add an ammo loader's hatch in the left side, and three firing ports for small arms. The hatch was completed with Zimmerit according to the rest of the tank.   |
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Post by Boots on Aug 29, 2022 17:24:02 GMT
Thats a beaut fella..........all seated for this one  |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 29, 2022 18:35:30 GMT
Standing by for Panther modeling greatness!  |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 30, 2022 4:01:51 GMT
You sneaky person you, how dare you build a panther kit on the quiet  . When done you shall report to the step  . Is this a Dragon kit? |
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Post by tommygunn on Aug 30, 2022 4:22:44 GMT
Blitzbuild? How long are you expecting it to take?
And, I thought you were going to do a Spitfire next!
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Post by armorguy on Aug 30, 2022 9:09:29 GMT
You sneaky person you, how dare you build a panther kit on the quiet . When done you shall report to the step . Is this a Dragon kit? Paul, these Pzkpfw V were built sneakily in WW2 and to stay in line with history accurately I had no choice but to keep this quiet.😅🤣 I hope I'm forgiven.😇 |
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Post by wouter on Aug 30, 2022 9:14:22 GMT
Good to see a Panther D. Still on my wishlist here. And one's gotta love that moulded on Zimmerit by Dragon, they really nailed it. Now continue this beauty you sneaky 'bastardo'  |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 30, 2022 10:30:14 GMT
You sneaky person you, how dare you build a panther kit on the quiet . When done you shall report to the step . Is this a Dragon kit? Paul, these Pzkpfw V were built sneakily in WW2 and to stay in line with history accurately I had no choice but to keep this quiet.😅🤣 I hope I'm forgiven.😇 Point taken, this time you are innocent |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 30, 2022 10:53:39 GMT
Paul, these Pzkpfw V were built sneakily in WW2 and to stay in line with history accurately I had no choice but to keep this quiet.😅🤣 I hope I'm forgiven.😇 Point taken, this time you are innocent Thank you, grandmaster P. |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 30, 2022 10:56:56 GMT
Completely forgot to answer your question Paul, yes it's a Dragon kit I had in my humble stash. I won't purchase Dragon in the future, they first need to sort out their rubbish instruction manuals.
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Post by armorguy on Aug 30, 2022 11:00:42 GMT
Good to see a Panther D. Still on my wishlist here. And one's gotta love that moulded on Zimmerit by Dragon, they really nailed it. Now continue this beauty you sneaky 'bastardo' The Zim looks just awesome Wouts. But why does this kit come with decals of the 232 (Wehrmacht), it's not the appropriate type of Zimmerit as it should be the vertical one? |
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Post by wouter on Aug 30, 2022 11:11:43 GMT
mmm...guess that depends on what factory this one left (don't know too much about the early Panthers)...Is it the one with the 'black' 232 of an unidentified unit? I wouldn't worry too much, seems Dragon didn't really know themselves Anyway, zimmerit is a bit of a can of worms, same as shades of paint I reckon  |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 30, 2022 14:09:21 GMT
If you mean Joachim Peipers Panther, then the zimmerit should be vertical. You would also need to add a few things to it. There were some raised wooden stowage boxes over the rear cooling grilles and a frame on the turret, to hold the commanders hatch horizontal when open. If you google Joachim Peiper Panther, it'll show you quite a few images  |
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Post by wouter on Aug 30, 2022 14:13:02 GMT
mmm, then it's defo no Wehrmacht anymore ey Would make a great build with those distinct addies |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 30, 2022 14:45:23 GMT
No addies my good laddies. The 232 also had a pretty rare snorkel thing added to the rear deck and, indeed, raised stowage boxes and a frame welded onto the left side of the turret to support the commander's hatch.
I'm not going to use the kit decals Btw, I'll see what fits the model.
Paul, thank you for the helping hand, Wouts ditto brotha.
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Post by armorguy on Aug 30, 2022 14:47:15 GMT
Blitzbuild? How long are you expecting it to take? And, I thought you were going to do a Spitfire next! It was poking a tadd more than the Spit Tommy. |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Aug 30, 2022 15:11:47 GMT
Nice one, Guy. Looking forward to seeing it come together.
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Post by SteveM on Aug 30, 2022 19:27:09 GMT
AG and a Panther.. front row for me please |
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Post by Robbo on Aug 30, 2022 19:33:47 GMT
Love a Panther. I still reckon this is one of the best looking tanks of WWII
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Post by armorguy on Aug 31, 2022 17:45:35 GMT
Joe, I'll do my best. Steve, be my guest my good chap.  Ian, it's the sexiest one of WW2. The smoke dischargers were given some stretched sprue wiring and three smoke charges.   |
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