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Best bergpmther conversion kit.
Chuck4
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Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016 - 08:57 PM UTC
What would be the best 1/35 bergpnther conversion kit if I start with a dragon 1/35 panther Ausf G kit as base?
dhines
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Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016 - 09:43 PM UTC
Hi Chuck, I would get the conversion set by Tiger model designs. It is pricey, and build wise not for the faint of heart, but is the best out there. There is a fantastic build log on this site from a while back. Hope this helps Chuck. Best regards and Merry Xmas.......Dale
PanzerLehr
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Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016 - 10:52 PM UTC
Hi Chuck. Really the best is the Tiger models kit. I have a build blog of it under their Axis forum heading. Have a look.
leopard122
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Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 02:46 AM UTC
The tiger model design bergepanther is the best conversion but it's for a panther D or early A and i dont know if tiger models still have the kit or if it's out of stock,
A long time ago it was also out a conversion for the G version but i dont remember the brand, but that kit was nice too but out of stock since a long time ago but maybe it's possible to find on ebay...
wedgetail53
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Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 12:19 PM UTC

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What would be the best 1/35 bergpnther conversion kit if I start with a dragon 1/35 panther Ausf G kit as base?


G'day Chuck

As the previous comments have stated, the Tiger Models conversion is the best. I am currently partway through a Ausf G conversion involving a Verlinden winch, some bits from an Italeri Bergepanther, and a LOT of scratchbuilding.

Consequently I have quite a bit of info on the Berge and will happily answer any questions you may have, which may well be many!

You will probably have difficulty finding the TMD kit, as I believe it is out of production.

Good luck.

Regards

Rob
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Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 05:13 PM UTC

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The tiger model design bergepanther is the best conversion but it's for a panther D or early A and i dont know if tiger models still have the kit or if it's out of stock,
A long time ago it was also out a conversion for the G version but i dont remember the brand, but that kit was nice too but out of stock since a long time ago but maybe it's possible to find on ebay...


That's the one. Note the engine deck is wrong, but easily substituted for the kit's engine deck...

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/266191-on-track-models-35005-bergepanther-ausf-g-conversion-kit

Cheers,

Christophe
jasegreene
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Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 09:43 PM UTC
Yes Tiger Model does have the best and they even just had a very limited number a few weeks ago but are all sold out now.
Chuck4
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Posted: Saturday, December 24, 2016 - 09:52 PM UTC
The website said they had 5 remaining, I ordered one last night. Finger crossed.
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