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Armor/AFV: Braille Scale
1/72 and 1/76 Scale Armor and AFVs.
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1/72 scale Panther Ausf G
stevegs
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England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: April 03, 2006
KitMaker: 75 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 01:26 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
Here is my latest project. Dragon Panther Ausf G early OOB (with some minor additions - grab handles etc.)





Steve
sabredog
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Western Australia, Australia
Joined: July 22, 2007
KitMaker: 607 posts
Armorama: 599 posts
Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 01:47 AM UTC
Another nice build so far.

What do you think of the moulded in zimm? I have the KingTiger, Porsche turret with the moulded zimm and it looks excellent.
The_King
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Istanbul, Turkey / Türkçe
Joined: March 03, 2005
KitMaker: 723 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 02:05 AM UTC

it is good looking Steve.. I have same kit waiting on the shelf its turn

did you have any building problem?
stevegs
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England - South West, United Kingdom
Joined: April 03, 2006
KitMaker: 75 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 04:14 AM UTC
Hi
Fit is not too bad, minor gaps each side of the glasis and rear panel. Care is needed with the mantlet/barrel fit.

Zim looks OK, but I'll reserve judgement til I've painted it!

Steve
tray
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Budapest, Hungary
Joined: September 13, 2005
KitMaker: 193 posts
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 10:07 AM UTC
Looks good, these new Dragon kits are perfectly detailed even if built as OOB.

However, check the wheels on the right side

... and keep posting
Braille
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California, United States
Joined: August 05, 2007
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Posted: Monday, January 14, 2008 - 06:48 PM UTC
Steve,

Looking good thusfar. Personally I have always liked the look of this cat. I will have to go out and get me one for my pile after seeing yours here. waiting to see more.

-Eddy
DavidOBarr
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California, United States
Joined: September 27, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 06:41 AM UTC
That is a very good looking Panther. And a very clean build. Dragon really gives you value for the $. The molded on zim saves lots of time, looks very good and the PE they include would cost $10 after market. Although I'm not a big fan of their tracks I have to admit that they look very nice and I know they go on easy and hold paint. What a great build of a great kit. Thanks for sharing.
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