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Panzer Mk III Ausf G DAK Build
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 06:25 AM UTC
Here's what I'm trying to achieve...the first photo reflects the visor being slid to the side, whereas the second photo shows the visor in place. You can see the (blue) light indicators.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 02:22 PM UTC
The KFF2 periscope continues..
skink1007
Joined: March 02, 2011
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 07:12 PM UTC
Hello! I love the build so far, I'm going to learn allot on this one! I have read allot of bad comments about Verlinden's kits, next time you should check out some of Tank Workshops kits, the quality is unbelievable, and the instructions are good, and it seams to me that they are priced well. The only negative about their site is that the pictures leave allot to be desired. I have never asked, but I bet the owner Jay might send additional pic's of his kits if you asked him to.
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 07:17 PM UTC
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Hello! I love the build so far, I'm going to learn allot on this one! I have read allot of bad comments about Verlinden's kits, next time you should check out some of Tank Workshops kits, the quality is unbelievable, and the instructions are good, and it seams to me that they are priced well. The only negative about their site is that the pictures leave allot to be desired. I have never asked, but I bet the owner Jay might send additional pic's of his kits if you asked him to.
I agree that TWS products are excellent quality, but for detail per $ Verlinden reigns supreme. I tried going with a CMK for my Pz. IV, because it looked to be of better quality and I much resent it. That was $50 down the drain and I still have to purchase the Verlinden kit.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 04:35 AM UTC
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Hello! I love the build so far, I'm going to learn allot on this one! I have read allot of bad comments about Verlinden's kits, next time you should check out some of Tank Workshops kits, the quality is unbelievable, and the instructions are good, and it seams to me that they are priced well. The only negative about their site is that the pictures leave allot to be desired. I have never asked, but I bet the owner Jay might send additional pic's of his kits if you asked him to.
Pat, I've seen discussions regarding TWS kits. Unfortunately, I don't have any first hand experience with them. However, I'm game to give them a shot. In fact, since I'm not going to use the Verlinden engine compartment on this build, Mason, my 11 year old son (MasonTheKid here in Armorama) made the suggestion that I can buy a TWS interior, A Pz. III Ausf J and give him the Verlinden engine kit...all for him to build.
Just looking at the pics on the TWS site, if anything, the transmission linkages look better detailed than the Verlinden. There is only one way to find out....get a kit and compare.
What, I think, lacks in all of the kits are things like gyrocompasses, KFF2 periscopes, turret indicator lights and spring linkages...the small things that I've now become obsessive over....and Mason, who's looking over my shoulder the entire time, keeps pointing out (like interior light tubes for interior illumination).
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 09:58 AM UTC
Another reference picture to share (that was shared to me). Here, in this Pz. III, much of the equipment has been gutted out. However, we can see the frame for the KFF2 periscope and the conduit and boxes for the turret position indicator lights.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 03:17 PM UTC
primer applied to the hull top interior.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 02:38 AM UTC
Here I've weathered the main hull section. I'm in the process of trying to "build" a canvas bag of extra MG barrels to store on the transformer wall.
filthpig
Joined: March 16, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 01:45 PM UTC
For your canvas bag for MG barrels: use lead foil. It's awesome. sorry but I don't have pics, but I have a link.
http://cs.finescale.com/FSMCS/forums/p/141861/1500173.aspx
http://cs.finescale.com/FSMCS/forums/p/141861/1500173.aspx
retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 12:15 AM UTC
The interior is spectacular! You can also use epoxy putty or air dry clay for your barrel cover.
HipKitty
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 04:30 PM UTC
Guys, thanks for the ideas! I started the bag "build" by gluing three thinned sprue pieces the length of the the 1:35 mg barrels together and wrapped them in tissue paper that I used water based white glue to form the bag around the "barrels" and then used thinned acrylic to color the "fabric". Once that is completely dry, I will create belts as straps and a top that matches the ammo bags.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 08:12 AM UTC
continuing with the hull top. things got bogged down with my Mother being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
SDavies
Joined: January 09, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 09:48 AM UTC
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continuing with the hull top. things got bogged down with my Mother being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
I am really sorry to hear that
Removed by original poster on 02/29/12 - 02:12:56 (GMT).
WingTzun
Joined: February 01, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 02:13 PM UTC
So sorry to hear about your mother's condition. Prayers for your family.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 06:42 AM UTC
Thanks Guys. Even though I have a long work history in emergency medicine as a Paramedic (now retired approx. 15 years)...and having dealt with death and it's impact on those around it, I am having a hard time coping with this. The "walls" I long since stopped building are no longer there to protect me.
However, I did finish the MG barrel bag...it became a 6 barrel bag by the time I was done. Lessons learned. Also tweaking the top more.
However, I did finish the MG barrel bag...it became a 6 barrel bag by the time I was done. Lessons learned. Also tweaking the top more.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 10:34 AM UTC
An update....the build looks like its on hold until the 18th or there abouts due to being in San Diego and not PA Dutch country.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 11:52 AM UTC
After the loss of my Mother (from cancer), I'm back home and digging into the build.
kiweed420
Joined: October 18, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 12:09 PM UTC
Condolences mate.
Welcome back.
Welcome back.
Plasticbattle
#003
Joined: May 14, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 12:15 PM UTC
Hi Neal. Really sorry to hear about your mum.
The interior is looking fab by the way.
The interior is looking fab by the way.
Belt_Fed
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 02:25 PM UTC
My deepest condolences, friend
scratchmod
Joined: November 07, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 02:35 PM UTC
Just got caught up on this build. Fantastic looking interior, love the painting and weathering.
WingTzun
Joined: February 01, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 03:46 PM UTC
Sorry for your loss Neal.
CMOT
Editor-in-Chief
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Posted: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 10:41 PM UTC
Sorry about your mum Neil and I hope you, Mason, and the rest of your family arecoping with the loss. One of the good things about this hobby is it can concentrate your mind on other things.
HipKitty
Joined: February 14, 2011
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Posted: Monday, April 09, 2012 - 09:29 AM UTC
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Sorry about your mum Neil and I hope you, Mason, and the rest of your family arecoping with the loss. One of the good things about this hobby is it can concentrate your mind on other things.
Darren, this is so true....thanks for the condolences!
Here's where I've gotten to...kind of slow but...
...my apologies for the lighting...just not in the mood to get them positioned in the sun properly
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