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My Dragon Panther Ausf A
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 09:14 AM UTC
well they didn't miss the lower hull, although they did on my brother's panzer III ausf h... luckily he got a replacement through our local hobby shop who have since closed. the lower hull's rear end on mine was warped and split... at the mo i'm trying to scratch build a replacement section.. to replace the warped part, but other builds have soon took my time so i've put to one side for now... the exhaust top for my coelian is harder to replace though... i've only got one dragon panther g kit so i can't raid the exhausts from that and out of the three tamiya panther g's only one of them has the same exhaust style that's the late version, but i've already started that kit and the exhaust are on..
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Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009 - 09:20 PM UTC

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well they didn't miss the lower hull, although they did on my brother's panzer III ausf h... luckily he got a replacement through our local hobby shop who have since closed. the lower hull's rear end on mine was warped and split... at the mo i'm trying to scratch build a replacement section.. to replace the warped part, but other builds have soon took my time so i've put to one side for now... the exhaust top for my coelian is harder to replace though... i've only got one dragon panther g kit so i can't raid the exhausts from that and out of the three tamiya panther g's only one of them has the same exhaust style that's the late version, but i've already started that kit and the exhaust are on..



Hi Ant,
Let me know the part numbers of the Exhaust parts, as i'm building my Gs with different exhausts, one with flame and one standard. I'm sure i've got spares in my box.

Matt
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Posted: Monday, February 09, 2009 - 04:20 PM UTC
PM sent mate. Ant
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 02:57 AM UTC
Hi Ant,
Will reply to your Pm later.
Have found the parts, you'll have enough bits to do Four exhaust systems!
Flame exhausts x4,+ fillers
4x mid /late exhaust mounts,
4x exhaust brackets,
4x covers.

Matt
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Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 01:19 PM UTC
much appreciated my friend, like i said if you need any parts yourself don't hesitate to ask and i'll check my spares, failing that i'd ask my bro he's got quite a stash too.
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Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 12:06 AM UTC
Hi All,
I've had an email off Dragon care, they're going to send the missing parts!!!

Hi Ant, As soon as i can get my dole money on friday I'll post your parts to you.
I hate having no money.

Matt
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 09:38 AM UTC
no worries mate, like i said if you need any parts give a list and i'll check the spares box mate thanxs again.
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 10:43 AM UTC
Hi Matt Your Panthers look great even without all the dust and dirt on them. Bummer about the missing parts, I don't have much in that area of spares, mainly PzIV parts. I 've been lucky so far and have had no missing parts,knock on wood. I like the red oxide car primer, I use it myself, cost under $2 at walmart. Hoping to see more of those Panthers.
I like the museum idea, would look cool as a diorama!

Rob
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 11:02 AM UTC

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Hi Matt Your Panthers look great even without all the dust and dirt on them. Bummer about the missing parts, I don't have much in that area of spares, mainly PzIV parts. I 've been lucky so far and have had no missing parts,knock on wood. I like the red oxide car primer, I use it myself, cost under $2 at walmart. Hoping to see more of those Panthers.
I like the museum idea, would look cool as a diorama!

Rob



hi Rob,
Cheers for those kind words.
I used the red oxide as its a very fine coat and doesn't clog the Etched grilles.
We haven't been invaded by Walmart yet
I wish i could find Black acrylic car primer, as the closest stuff is the warhammer stuff.

I'll have the parts for the panther G soon (fingers crossed), but i've got other Dragon's to work on-
Panther D "Kursk" Basecoated ready for drybrushing.
Panther D Zimmeritted - being built,
Panther A Late (premium Kit) - Being built,
Panther G Steelwheeled (smartkit) being built.
Jagdpanther G Being built.
Jagdpanther Early , primered but waiting for Photoetch.

Matt
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 - 12:26 PM UTC
Hey Matt
By the looks of that list, I take it your into Panthers lol,. Must be crowded on the work bench! I have three colors that I use to prime,black grey and red oxide, all flats from Walmart.
I look forward to seeing those Panthers of yours. I have one Tamita Panther I started 8 years ago and might do a wreck with it someday.

Rob
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 12:39 AM UTC

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Hey Matt
By the looks of that list, I take it your into Panthers lol,. Must be crowded on the work bench! I have three colors that I use to prime,black grey and red oxide, all flats from Walmart.
I look forward to seeing those Panthers of yours. I have one Tamita Panther I started 8 years ago and might do a wreck with it someday.

Rob



Hi Rob,
I replaced all my Tamiya kits with their Equivilent dragon versions.
I do like Panthers and other German tanks. I was going to Concentrate on only doing Brit and German tanks, then i bought a USMC sherman and two t-34s


Matt
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2009 - 04:23 PM UTC
the dragon T-34's are wicked all i can say is enjoy.
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2009 - 01:45 AM UTC
Hi Ant,
Have diverted my attention onto my Two Dragon Zimmed Stug 3s.
The texture is amazing.

Matt
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2009 - 02:03 AM UTC
Nicely done Matt. Thanks for sharing. Great Panthers.
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Posted: Monday, February 16, 2009 - 07:26 AM UTC
Thanks James!

Thats really appreciated!

Matt
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Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 05:25 PM UTC
Very, very nice Panthers! I'm really feeling that cat scratch fever....hrmm I have a Panther in my stash...
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Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 11:39 AM UTC
Cheers mark,
I know what you mean a bit of positive praise gets you motivated for other new projects.


It keeps me going.

Matt
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Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 01:23 PM UTC
hey Matt how are the stugs progressing? Ant
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Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 06:58 AM UTC
Hi Ant,
They're still going, slowly the wheels and suspension took me hours to assemble.
Have been working on my other vehicles too though in between.

Will Post some pictures later on.
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