This is the DML Early Jagdpanther... Cavalier Zimmerit and Aber Etch... Taking me a long time (first time working with Aber... I like it a lot but time consuming for me.. cause I'm slow )
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DML Jagdpanther In Progress
TUNA
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 01:34 PM UTC
SS-74
Vatican City
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 03:25 PM UTC
Very impressive, Tuna, great work!
Bender
Wyoming, United States
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 04:10 PM UTC
wow very nice work, that looks great the zimmeret looks very good
Bender
Bender
Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 04:34 PM UTC
looks great.... makes me wish I could do the PE stuff....... but so far my luck with its been all bad...... but someday we will see
didiumus
Utah, United States
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 04:44 PM UTC
Very nice. I guess I am going to have to try an Aber set. They sure are pricey, though. Obviously quite a lot of parts to them.
Is the zimmerit sheets or how does that work?
Keep up the good work, can't wait to see some paint on it...
Scott
Is the zimmerit sheets or how does that work?
Keep up the good work, can't wait to see some paint on it...
Scott
Bribo
Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 05:23 PM UTC
Impressive... I've never been able to master the PE stuff myself. Hope to one day
ctmi911
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 05:41 PM UTC
Awsome, wonderful work! All that PE makes me cringe!
Can't wait to see it finished.
-CT
Can't wait to see it finished.
-CT
TUNA
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 01:01 AM UTC
Thanks for the comments guys... first time using Cavalier (first project with Zimmerit).. but it wasn't a bad experience... used epoxy and then super glue on the edges that didn't stick...
As far as the Etch... Picked up the Mission Models Etch mate.. and that makes things a lot easier.. it's those darn tiny clasps and latches with wire that take all the time... the latch at the end of the Muzzle Cleaning Rod's Tube took me a couple of hours to complete (tiny etch piece constantly flying of the tips of the tweezers).. and I have four more of that latch to do for the storage bins in the back.. At least I think now I know how to approach them this and hopefully complete them faster... But saving that fun for later...
Was thinking of doing just the plain dark yellow for this project.. no camo..
As far as the Etch... Picked up the Mission Models Etch mate.. and that makes things a lot easier.. it's those darn tiny clasps and latches with wire that take all the time... the latch at the end of the Muzzle Cleaning Rod's Tube took me a couple of hours to complete (tiny etch piece constantly flying of the tips of the tweezers).. and I have four more of that latch to do for the storage bins in the back.. At least I think now I know how to approach them this and hopefully complete them faster... But saving that fun for later...
Was thinking of doing just the plain dark yellow for this project.. no camo..
steve203
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 12:45 PM UTC
That looks fantastic. Great detail.
BigBill
Virginia, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 01:00 PM UTC
all I can say is "WoW ! "
Bill
Bill
Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 01:09 PM UTC
I too, must use the most common word in the reviews so far ....... "impressive".
Looks like money and time well spent. Im another that has never tried either zimmerit or photo etch, so I can only admire what you have done! Someday maybe!
Looks like money and time well spent. Im another that has never tried either zimmerit or photo etch, so I can only admire what you have done! Someday maybe!
Puma112
Florida, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 31, 2003 - 07:30 PM UTC
OUTSTANDING!! Are you going to use an after market barrel? Again, It looks great!!!!
Grifter
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 11:44 AM UTC
looks great so far, very tidy indeed!
I've used Aber a couple times myself and I understand about how long it takes.
I've used Aber a couple times myself and I understand about how long it takes.
csch
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 01:08 PM UTC
Great job ! Well done with the PE.
penpen
Hauts-de-Seine, France
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2003 - 11:02 PM UTC
Just like every one else, I'm impressed !
I hope we can see the podel painted soon !
I hope we can see the podel painted soon !
SniperSoldier
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2003 - 12:10 AM UTC
GREAT JOB
ROBERTO
ROBERTO
slodder
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2003 - 12:13 AM UTC
Very nice work. Gotta agree - PE can be slow. It takes great patience and a lot of research.
You've done a really nice job. Very clean, very well done.
You've done a really nice job. Very clean, very well done.
kingcrt
Alabama, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2003 - 12:16 AM UTC
Great job. The photo etch is very impressive, as well as the zimmerit. I may have to give cavalier a try.
panzerseba
Vrancea, Romania
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2003 - 02:02 AM UTC
Looks realy great!
verry impresive, specialy the aber parts. I would to have aber in my country.
keep it working like this.
verry impresive, specialy the aber parts. I would to have aber in my country.
keep it working like this.