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Bergepanzer III
Ronald_Kok
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Gelderland, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 09:31 AM UTC
Hi,

This BP III is coming on the Famo with trailer.
Its a fieldconversion that I saw on a picture, and I like the idea for such vehicle.
The only thing thats still needed is a lots of stuff onthe vehicle such as Jerrycans towing cables and so more

Ronald





sarge
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Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 10:14 AM UTC
lookin good please post pics as you progress i wanna keep an eye on this
Venom
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Posted: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 - 10:27 AM UTC
nice!! I'm not expert about recovery vehicle...
I'm waiting to see the finished model photos
210cav
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 - 03:33 AM UTC
Ron--can you provide some details on the hatch cover--- material used and item that replicates the bolts and nails.
thanks
DJ
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 - 03:52 AM UTC
DJ, looks like the heads of straight pins to me. Drill small hole, find ample amounts of straight pins with the proper sized head and clip the shafts off.

Looks great to me, I have a Bergepanzer IV in the "to do" pile and will definitely use some of your techniques in building that kit. I was considering using strips of basswood or maybe even popsicle sticks to replicate the wooden cover. Your method looks better to me.
tazz
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 - 04:23 AM UTC
thats is looking great.
i also dont know much about towing tanks.
but they are cool in there own way.
plz keep the pics comeing
Ronald_Kok
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 - 04:31 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Ron--can you provide some details on the hatch cover--- material used and item that replicates the bolts and nails.
thanks
DJ


Hi DJ the hatch is made from plastic card the planks were scribed in with a scribbing tool that the flyboys use to recreate panel lines, and with a needle a have made the wood grane.

The riverts are made with a beading tool (see picture)



Ron
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 - 05:23 AM UTC
Looks good so far and the hatch cover is superb. Can you fill us in on the shortened track? E.G. Why was that done?
TankCarl
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Posted: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 - 05:35 AM UTC
Someone produces the jib cranes that many tanks were prepared for.You ought to get one of them,and put in the "stowed "position...
I assume this will be the load for a Famo & trailer?I'd put more damage around the hub where the sprocket used to be.It would silently tell the story of why the Bergepanzer is in need of a tow...
sgtreef
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 10:56 PM UTC

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Ron--can you provide some details on the hatch cover--- material used and item that replicates the bolts and nails.
thanks
DJ


Hi DJ the hatch is made from plastic card the planks were scribed in with a scribbing tool that the flyboys use to recreate panel lines, and with a needle a have made the wood grane.

The riverts are made with a beading tool (see picture)



Ron



Tell us more about this Beading Tool. Where and who sells this must have one. (++) (++) (++)


edit OOPS forgot great looker so far.
Ronald_Kok
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Posted: Friday, November 07, 2003 - 10:38 AM UTC
Jeff I have seen this once on the net, but I have mine from the local hobby shop
Sorry that I can help you further with this tools.
sgtreef
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Posted: Friday, November 07, 2003 - 10:44 PM UTC

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Jeff I have seen this once on the net, but I have mine from the local hobby shop
Sorry that I can help you further with this tools.


Thanks Ronald will look today maybe a google search will bring up something. (++) (:-)
sgtreef
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Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 01:19 AM UTC
Hate to post 3 times but found the tool at this site
Ordered one yesterday cost to me from where they are is $30.77
Not bad for a tool will post in tools also as this looks to be a great tool to put in the collection.
http://www.bartcotools.com/P213.html

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