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Panther Campaign
imatanker
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Maine, United States
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Posted: Friday, July 08, 2011 - 11:09 PM UTC
Paul,Build looks really nice so far.I have one question though.Are you sure that is a German tank?It looks POLE-ish to me .....Sorry boys,I know it was weak,but I couldn't help myself.Jeff
Klinker
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Tasmania, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011 - 01:13 AM UTC
So Paper Panthers are ok! .... mmmmmmmmmm ... that's torn it for me, first off I was in for a JagdPanther or a hybrid Panther G with a D turret and zim but now! what to do... =

Anyway found these to share with the growing crowd, but MBR is the man when it comes to Panther info I'm sure he'll come up with more...









cacciacarri
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Rimini, Italy
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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011 - 05:11 AM UTC
Hi Guys,I have just a pair of Panther tanks in 1/35 scale on my shelf.One is a model A late and the other is a D(both Dragon).I'd like to join in with you building the late A model.
cheers
Antonio
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ARMORAMA
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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011 - 09:03 AM UTC
Welcome to yet more willing members who want to take this campaign on bringing our total that have signed up to 31. (Antonio don't forget to register for the campaign)

Duncan that is what I like about the Panther hull, so many options.
imatanker
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Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011 - 11:19 AM UTC
Man,that Krupp looks nice,although it likes it might tip over backwards if you touched it off I am thinking about going with a 1/72 jagdpanther to save a little money and because I have not done one that scale,any suggestions? Jeff
Piratos
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Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011 - 12:21 PM UTC

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Man,that Krupp looks nice,although it likes it might tip over backwards if you touched it off I am thinking about going with a 1/72 jagdpanther to save a little money and because I have not done one that scale,any suggestions? Jeff


Dragon makes some pretty good JagdPanthers and I know Trumpeter makes some as well, but I don't have any first hand experience with those
Braille
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Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 02:40 AM UTC

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Man,that Krupp looks nice,although it likes it might tip over backwards if you touched it off I am thinking about going with a 1/72 jagdpanther to save a little money and because I have not done one that scale,any suggestions? Jeff


@imatanker - Jeff,

You may want to check out the Kit Lists & Previews section of OnTheWayModels website.

Hope this helps,
-Eddy
imatanker
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Posted: Friday, July 22, 2011 - 12:30 AM UTC

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Man,that Krupp looks nice,although it likes it might tip over backwards if you touched it off I am thinking about going with a 1/72 jagdpanther to save a little money and because I have not done one that scale,any suggestions? Jeff


@imatanker - Jeff,

You may want to check out the Kit Lists & Previews section of OnTheWayModels website.

Hope this helps,
-Eddy
Eddy,Yes it helps alot,as it gives me more info on each kit,which is always a good thing Thanks,Jeff
PanosT
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California, United States
Joined: March 18, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 11:20 AM UTC
Hi guys! I'm in also!
I'm thinking to build a Jagdpanther, 1/72 scale from Dragon, presented in a vignette or a small dio!
Panos
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ARMORAMA
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Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 12:27 PM UTC
Welcome aboard.
panzerbob01
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Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, August 12, 2011 - 03:42 PM UTC
Hi, folks!

Panthers. Haven't built one since 1972, and never in 1/35. Have several waiting in the stash. Time to put my toe into P-kitty water! Thankfully this one comes due next year (whew!)

So, I'm IN - I think the Dragon / CH Panther F mit gummigedampften stahlaufrollen kit 6403 will be me - likely pretty much OOTB. (but I'm sure I'll tinker a little bit here and there.)

Bob
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Posted: Friday, August 12, 2011 - 11:09 PM UTC
Welcome to the campaign Bob.

As this campaign will be quite heavy on members gallery space I am willing to help out by hosting the pictures and providing the links to the posters.
thedutchie
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, August 14, 2011 - 10:57 AM UTC


Here is my Panther, caged and ready for November.

AgentG
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Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 02:05 PM UTC
Given the dates of this campaign I'm definately in.
I've already done a G, and boy that DML Jagdpanther of Brians really looks good.
I'll let you know soon.

G
milvehfan
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 09:59 AM UTC
Hi all,
Just checking in as we still have about 4 months to go before the start of this Campaign. I just recently picked up a new Eduard Zimmerit set for my Panther A ,/Dragon kit # 6358. I have 2 questions for you all.
1. If anyone here has used this zimmerit before, can you tell me which glue/adhesive works best ? 2. How can I get one of the Banners on to my profile ?
Thanks, milvehfan
AgentG
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 10:06 AM UTC
Milvehfan, I just finished a King Tiger using an Eduard PE zimm set.

What worked best for me was Gator Grip glue. It's a water based white glue with fantastic holding properties. I scuffed up the plastic and the back of the PE with a course sanding stick, then used an old paintbrush to spread the glue. I put the glue on the tanks surfaces and attached the PE holding it in place with flat wood stir sticks and clamps. Working one panel at a time, I was able to attach all the PE in about three days.

I live in a desert climate with low humidity and high temps and the Gator Grip still gave good working time.

G
PH-Designs
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 11:03 AM UTC
This Drawing may help some of you?



Pete
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ARMORAMA
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 12:01 PM UTC
Milvehfan I have never used photo etched zimmerit before but I can agree about the gator glue as it gives you time to get it just right as regards position and will hold well.

In order to add a banner you go settings- modify profile and under where it say url for signature you enter the image text, the image address can be obtained from the images I uploaded earlier in this thread and in order to use the same one as I have used it is "https://armorama.kitmaker.net/photos/feature/3189/panther_campaign_banner.jpg"

Pete thank you for the drawing as I am sure it will come in handy for anyone tempted to try and build that model.
milvehfan
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Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 12:17 PM UTC
Wayne and Darren,
Thank You,
I appreciate the imput to my questions. My next order will include the Gator Glue. Now, I'll try and add that Banner, I am not very computer minded.

Regards, milvehfan
milvehfan
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 04:22 AM UTC
Darren,
Will Wonders ever cease ???? Idid it , got the Banner posted on my profile. It was easier than I thought ! . I hope posting pics when the time comes will be just as easy. LOL
Thanks for your help,
milvehfan
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 04:55 AM UTC
I am glad it helped you out Milvehfan. You can use any of the banners in this thread by changing the image address.
PantherF
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 05:15 AM UTC
Before I enlist (and not to make waves) but would the new Trumpeter E-50 work? I know it was said "If it has a Panther chassis and is based on a vehicle that existed (even as just a mock up) it will be allowed as a part of this campaign." So I had to ask ... I have one un-built.

I guess if not I could finally use that AA Coelin turret and then get a Panther A or D chassis.


~ Jeff
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 07:03 AM UTC
I would prefer AA Coelin turret on a Panther A or D chassis but will accept the E-50.
PantherF
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 07:13 AM UTC
Thanks Darren!! A Coelin it will be!


~ Jeff
PantherF
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Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 07:50 AM UTC
On second thought, digging the kit out I found I have the DML Ersatz M10 ... with nothing else to purchase. With the Coelin I'll have to get a donor tank kit and those resin barrels look terrible and I am having a bit of difficulty finding those 3.7CM barrels in 1/35.

I usually build larger scale R/C tanks, but I have accumulated soooo much over the years in 1/35 I need to start building them or else.

I just took a break on building a couple of Sci-Fi models and I think this campaign will be a blast!


~ Jeff
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