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Panther Campaign
CMOT
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Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 11:12 AM UTC
Perfectly acceptable as I intend to tackle a DML Jagdpanther G and a DML Panther F.
imatanker
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Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 02:09 PM UTC
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I am doing an F for the What if campaign and if you are doing a Jagdpanther ,maybe I'll do a King Tiger.Need to go enlist.I built panthers as a kid,and a panther was my first build when I came back to modeling last winter,another one won't hurt. Perfectly acceptable as I intend to tackle a DML Jagdpanther G and a DML Panther F.
imatanker
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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 01:28 PM UTC
Darren,i'm in!read the rules and it seems that almost anything that starts with a P will work 
.This makes my kit choice a little tougher.But I"m. still leaning towards a Tiger.
.This makes my kit choice a little tougher.But I"m. still leaning towards a Tiger.
ltb073
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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 01:40 PM UTC
Hi Guys, just received my kit today this is what I will be rolling with here
http://www.dragon-models.com/html/6403poster.htm
looking forward to the start of this 1 a quick look in the box revealed lots of in box goodies
http://www.dragon-models.com/html/6403poster.htm
looking forward to the start of this 1 a quick look in the box revealed lots of in box goodies
CMOT
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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 02:02 PM UTC
Sal it looks as if at least two of us will be building this kit then. I bought mine second hand and found a resin turret in the box as well.
imatanker
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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 03:19 PM UTC
Sal and Darren,yes this kit is pretty sweet.It's the same one I'm using in the what if campaign.There's alot of stuff in the box.Have fun 
Jeff
JeffCMOT
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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 04:37 PM UTC
Sorry Jeff you cannot build a Tiger for this campaign it has to be a Panther or Jagdpanther based vehicle
imatanker
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Posted: Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 11:20 PM UTC
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OOOOPS.......Pardon my brain cramp!No problem....I'll find something else.The rules are quite broad.No worries Sorry Jeff you cannot build a Tiger for this campaign it has to be a Panther or Jagdpanther based vehicle
CMOT
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Posted: Friday, July 01, 2011 - 05:23 AM UTC
The imprtant part for me is that the vehicle utilises the Panther chassis. I do not mind if someone wishes to build a Berge Panther, one of the anti aircraft mounts that were fitted to the Panther hull (either in fact or only on paper). I have even see a Panther chassis fitted with a Panzer IV turret. all of the dedicated Panther and Jagdpanther vehicles are of course valid, if in doubt ask.
imatanker
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Posted: Friday, July 01, 2011 - 12:01 PM UTC
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Then I continue my quest for the right kit The imprtant part for me is that the vehicle utilises the Panther chassis. I do not mind if someone wishes to build a Berge Panther, one of the anti aircraft mounts that were fitted to the Panther hull (either in fact or only on paper). I have even see a Panther chassis fitted with a Panzer IV turret. all of the dedicated Panther and Jagdpanther vehicles are of course valid, if in doubt ask.
Maybe I will go with a Jag
bizzychicken
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 08:17 AM UTC
Hi all I've never entered a campain before, this one is for me. the panther is a big Fav. I'd love to join in. Plenty of kits to chose from, and lots of Panther books. Were do I enlist too?
CMOT
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 08:40 AM UTC
Welcome to the camaign Geraint, and here is a link to sign up.
imatanker
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 09:51 AM UTC
Geraint,This is only my second one.They are a lot of fun.Welcome,Jeff
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 11:22 AM UTC
I'm in with a Panzer III or IV.
CMOT
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 11:29 AM UTC
Matt a Panzer III or IV is no good for this campaign as it has to be a Panther based vehicle.
Braille
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 01:44 PM UTC
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Quoted TextPaul as you have started the mentioned kit why not keep people updated using this thread, it may be of help to others considering building the kit you have for the campaign.
Hi Darren,
If people are interested, I can post the progress as I build the beast. I have finished assembling the road wheels and lower hull, which has been painted ready for detailing. I have built one run of the Friulmodel tracks and can show the building of the other run, they are superb items and well worth investing in. Perhaps those1/35 Panther experts out there can keep me on the straight and narrow as I am a Braille scale modeller normally.
All the best,
Paul
I'm signed in and seeing that this campaign is quit a ways away from starting I for one would be interesting in checking on your progress as it would be helpful for me as I don't know a thing about these machines, hummm . . . well Paul, how about it? Lets see some Panther.
Gary, I just new you would come through with your magic!
-Eddy
Logan
Joined: September 30, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 01:56 PM UTC
HI
It's been a while since I've done one but I just rec'd my latest impulse purchase of three DML PANTHER so I'm in too.
T
It's been a while since I've done one but I just rec'd my latest impulse purchase of three DML PANTHER so I'm in too.
T
ppawlak1
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 02:02 PM UTC
I've given this some thought, and I'll be building the DML Ersatz M10 for this Campaign.
A Panther in Olive Drab, you've got to love that
Cheers
Paul
A Panther in Olive Drab, you've got to love that
Cheers
Paul
CMOT
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Posted: Saturday, July 02, 2011 - 03:32 PM UTC
Welcome to the campaign Tom.
Paul I have that kit and it is one of DMLs better kits in terms of instructions, and I look forward to your build.
Paul I have that kit and it is one of DMLs better kits in terms of instructions, and I look forward to your build.
imatanker
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Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 12:25 AM UTC
Darren,I have been doing alot of research trying to find out the difference between a Panzer and a Panther.I am still a newb at this so be kind I have been trying to find a somewhat easy way to tell them apart,other than the spelling.This is what I came up with,Panzer=small roadwheels and Panther(if it is not a Tiger)= large roadwheels.Is this basically right?Once again pardon my newbness.Thanks Jeff
trying to find out the difference between a Panzer and a Panther.I am still a newb at this so be kind I have been trying to find a somewhat easy way to tell them apart,other than the spelling.This is what I came up with,Panzer=small roadwheels and Panther(if it is not a Tiger)= large roadwheels.Is this basically right?Once again pardon my newbness.Thanks Jeff
GaryKato
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Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 12:37 AM UTC
Panzer actually means armor. We tend to use Panzer as a shortening of Panzerkampfwagen which means tank (literally armored battle wagon). All tanks are Panzers. The Panther happens to be Panzer V (Roman numeral 5). The Tiger is Panzer VI. The names might have been for propaganda value or maybe to help distinguish equipment once there were so many different types later in the war.
barkingdigger
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Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 12:39 AM UTC
Hi Jeff,
"Panzer" is German for "armour", so applies to any tank. The first four accepted types were simply called "Panzer I, Panzer II, Panzer III, Panzer IV", and are generally small and boxy (with smaller wheels) compared to the later tanks. Then came the Tiger, technically called "Panzer VI" - the Tiger I was a large boxy tank with big overlapping road wheels and the dreaded 88mm cannon. The later Tiger II had sloping armour and was the largest "gun tank" fielded by the Germans before the war ended.
The Panther was "Panzer V", and is all sloping armour and big overlapping road wheels too, but is a bit smaller than the Tiger II. It effectively was a replacement for the Panzer IV as the "standard" tank for the army late in the war. Pretty much all the kits I've ever seen of Panthers will have the word "Panther" somewhere in the title, even if it is "BergePanther" (recovery vehicle based on Panther chassis).
Hope this helps!
Tom
[Gary, you beat me to it! ]
"Panzer" is German for "armour", so applies to any tank. The first four accepted types were simply called "Panzer I, Panzer II, Panzer III, Panzer IV", and are generally small and boxy (with smaller wheels) compared to the later tanks. Then came the Tiger, technically called "Panzer VI" - the Tiger I was a large boxy tank with big overlapping road wheels and the dreaded 88mm cannon. The later Tiger II had sloping armour and was the largest "gun tank" fielded by the Germans before the war ended.
The Panther was "Panzer V", and is all sloping armour and big overlapping road wheels too, but is a bit smaller than the Tiger II. It effectively was a replacement for the Panzer IV as the "standard" tank for the army late in the war. Pretty much all the kits I've ever seen of Panthers will have the word "Panther" somewhere in the title, even if it is "BergePanther" (recovery vehicle based on Panther chassis).
Hope this helps!
Tom
[Gary, you beat me to it! ]
imatanker
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Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 01:04 AM UTC
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So,if I look for anything that is a Panzer V,,Panther, or has large roadwheels, not including the tigers, I should be O.K.? Hi Jeff,
"Panzer" is German for "armour", so applies to any tank. The first four accepted types were simply called "Panzer I, Panzer II, Panzer III, Panzer IV", and are generally small and boxy (with smaller wheels) compared to the later tanks. Then came the Tiger, technically called "Panzer VI" - the Tiger I was a large boxy tank with big overlapping road wheels and the dreaded 88mm cannon. The later Tiger II had sloping armour and was the largest "gun tank" fielded by the Germans before the war ended.
The Panther was "Panzer V", and is all sloping armour and big overlapping road wheels too, but is a bit smaller than the Tiger II. It effectively was a replacement for the Panzer IV as the "standard" tank for the army late in the war. Pretty much all the kits I've ever seen of Panthers will have the word "Panther" somewhere in the title, even if it is "BergePanther" (recovery vehicle based on Panther chassis).
Hope this helps!
Tom
[Gary, you beat me to it! ]
barkingdigger
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Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 01:45 AM UTC
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So,if I look for anything that is a Panzer V,,Panther, or has large roadwheels, not including the tigers, I should be O.K.?
Pretty much. Panthers look like this:
(Although, usually without the burnt-out effect...
)Tom
bizzychicken
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Posted: Sunday, July 03, 2011 - 04:05 AM UTC
Thanks Darren. All signed up. Cheers Jeff, I've never been involved in a campain before looking forward to the challenge/fun will be sure of asking loads of questions, and hopefully helping answering a few. got loads of kits, Dragon and Tamiya Panthers Ausf D to F and loads of AM and referance books too. I've got "A quest for combat" and " Panther and varaints" plus loads of other books on Panthers. really looking forward to getting a ribbon(Fingers Crossed) Cheers Geraint.
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