I just start with my dragon Panther D, still long way to go... still looking for camo for this panther... any question and input are always welcome.
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Panther D WIP.....
frengkly22
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Friday, October 05, 2007 - 06:58 AM UTC
pzcreations
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Friday, October 05, 2007 - 07:39 AM UTC
Hello, your construction looks good so far.. but Im not sure about the zimmerit..I may be mistaken, but I dont recall any Ds having zimmerit applied. Also, unless it was riddled by a P-47 from all sides, I think the zimmerit chipping is a little overdone. It did occur, but mainly from tank shells, or straffing aircraft. and one last thing, the seam around the cupola should be filled and sanded smooth, its suppose to be one solid cast ring. hope I dont sound harsh with these.
frengkly22
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Friday, October 05, 2007 - 07:51 AM UTC
you are right about the zim it was overdone, I will put some more. and the seam need to be fill.
frengkly22
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 06:23 PM UTC
I hope I can start paint PD next week after few more detail...
f1matt
Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 07:31 PM UTC
I really like the beat up road wheels. A nice detail.
sgtreef
Oklahoma, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 11:34 PM UTC
Looks good.
I like those tracks are they kit supplied?
Are they the ones that you have to glue the Guide horns on?
Good work.
I like those tracks are they kit supplied?
Are they the ones that you have to glue the Guide horns on?
Good work.
GeraldOwens
Florida, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 29, 2007 - 11:24 AM UTC
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Hello, your construction looks good so far.. but Im not sure about the zimmerit..I may be mistaken, but I dont recall any Ds having zimmerit applied. Also, unless it was riddled by a P-47 from all sides, I think the zimmerit chipping is a little overdone. It did occur, but mainly from tank shells, or straffing aircraft. and one last thing, the seam around the cupola should be filled and sanded smooth, its suppose to be one solid cast ring. hope I dont sound harsh with these.
The D series was delivered without Zimmerit, but some sent back for rebuilding received the coating.
The Premium Edition of the Dragon Panther Ausf. D includes the Magic Tracks with open guide horns, and only the links around the drive sprocket need to be glued on separately.
c5flies
California, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 29, 2007 - 05:28 PM UTC
I like beat up looking armor, Frengkly, and that is one seriously beat up Panther! Looks like my wife has been driving it I agree with f1, the wheels are a great touch. Are you going to damage the schurzen and/or the brackets of the missing plates? Looking forward to how you will be finishing this, good luck!
frengkly22
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 16, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 12, 2007 - 03:26 PM UTC
thanks for input guys, I just painted her and half weathering..... hopefully this cat will be finish next week once I get home from work.....