Utah, United States
Joined: May 27, 2003
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 09:40 AM UTC
I made good use of a few hours on this Veterans' Day and did some work on the sub-assemblies.
Decided to try drilling out the coax machine gun barrel before replacing it with brass tubing. I can live with it.
Also drilled out the exhaust pipes. Did Panthers not have the splitter plates in the exhausts that are found on Tigers?
And did a little macro photography on the flash supressor detail.
Keith
Build 'em better than the box art!
Queensland, Australia
Joined: October 02, 2008
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Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 12:43 PM UTC
Keith
Yes, Panthers had the "splitter plates" too - they were designed, I believe, to stop folk of an unfriendly nature shoving foreign object such as hand grenades down the exhaust.
Regards
Rob
Hessen, Germany
Joined: July 17, 2013
KitMaker: 338 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 01:37 AM UTC
Hi all,
I just joined this campaign and am planning to do a flak panther 5.5 cm from DML. Does anyone have a clue about aiming sights for this particular turret. I know it is paper turret, but I'm willing to scratch some sights and maybe someone knows something about what they planned to use etc. What about a range finder similar to that of the E-50 for example ? I have to say, offering a 'new tooling' for a paper flak panzer without any aiming possibility whatsoever is quite ridiculous... And yes, I had read all the reviews...
Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: October 15, 2013
KitMaker: 444 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 03:53 AM UTC
Finished the rear hull plate and got it attached
Overall i think it turned out ok. The detail level and accuracy of the dragon PE is not as good as if one where to buy a "real" upgrade set but i can live with it
Having a blast so far, the thank is absolutely massive even in 1/35 and I love it's menacing angles
Canelones, Uruguay
Joined: December 27, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 05:06 AM UTC
Great jobs around!
Talking about the exhauts, did the later ones with the curved pipe - flammvernighter any kind of mesh on it to prevent any object go down or just are the empty pipe?
TIA
Regards
Alvaro
Utah, United States
Joined: May 27, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 09:22 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Keith
Yes, Panthers had the "splitter plates" too - they were designed, I believe, to stop folk of an unfriendly nature shoving foreign object such as hand grenades down the exhaust.
Regards
Rob
@Rob, So that's what they were for!--to prevent the ol' 'banana in the tailpipe' trick. Thanks for the history input. I learned my new thing for the day.
Cut some bits of PE 'sprue' and added the exhaust splitter plates:
Also replaced the plastic chain with the 6 part (!) PE chain. I couldn't get them lined up perfectly, but it looks better than the original.
@Johan, I'm not sure what aftermarket PE you are used to using, but what came with my kit is causing me mini-panic attacks every time I look at the myriad of itty-bitty pieces.
Yours came out looking really good, and is an inspiration to me.
Keith
Build 'em better than the box art!
Queensland, Australia
Joined: October 02, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 12:42 PM UTC
Johan
Having just finished that same vehicle (albeit with Zimmerit), I can safely say you have done an excellent job on that.
Those brackets are fiddly mongrels, aren't they.
Regards
Rob
Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: October 15, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 01:16 PM UTC
@Keith & Rob: First of, thanks!
Second, I find the pieces just as fiddly as any other set
My comment on accuracy was more regarding how close it comes to my reference pics (If compared to say a Voyager or Griffin set)
All in all I think it's great considering it all came with the kit. So far I've only built "Smart kits" but I think I'll shop around for some more of these Premium ones now!
Good job on those splitter plates, I think I have to steal that one
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 05:56 PM UTC
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 01:27 AM UTC
Update:
Lower hull ready !
I'll add the jack later on.
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Wojewodztwo Slaskie, Poland
Joined: October 21, 2003
KitMaker: 529 posts
Armorama: 500 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 01:37 AM UTC
Hi all,
Here is a set from the start of the campaign. I'm going to buy him from Tamiya zimmerit. besides, I do it straight from the box, unless you happen something unexpected, although the Tamiya kit is doubtful.
Paweł
Queensland, Australia
Joined: October 02, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 05:03 AM UTC
Quoted Text
@Keith & Rob: First of, thanks!
Second, I find the pieces just as fiddly as any other set
My comment on accuracy was more regarding how close it comes to my reference pics (If compared to say a Voyager or Griffin set)
All in all I think it's great considering it all came with the kit. So far I've only built "Smart kits" but I think I'll shop around for some more of these Premium ones now!
Good job on those splitter plates, I think I have to steal that one
Johan
The amount of etch which came with that kit, is, in my experience, unusually high for a DML kit. At least the spare track hangers actually fit the spare track links, which a lot of DML Panther kits do not.
I noticed also that the brass sheet used for the etch was unusually thin (as compared to Griffin et al), or was it my imagination?
And despite various people's comments about "rubber band" tracks, I like them (probably 'cos I'm lazy!
) The required sag in the tracks is quite easy to do by inserting a piece of brass rod into the side of the hull about 2cm back from the drive sprocket so that it holds the track down, then gluing the track to the tops of the centre road wheels.
Regards
Rob
Rimini, Italy
Joined: March 18, 2007
KitMaker: 91 posts
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 04:27 PM UTC
Hi Everyone,
I started applying the Attak zimmerit using the cyanoacrylate glue gel.I still have my fingers glued
Here are the first pictures:
best regards
Antonio
Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: October 15, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 09:11 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I noticed also that the brass sheet used for the etch was unusually thin (as compared to Griffin et al), or was it my imagination?
No, I agree. No problem working with it though, just not the luxurial feel of a Voyager sheet
Antonio: the zimmerit looks great!
Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: October 15, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 11:40 PM UTC
So I said OOB but looking at that injection molded barrel i caved and ordered some goodies from RB models...
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 11:51 PM UTC
Quoted Text
So I said OOB but looking at that injection molded barrel i caved and ordered some goodies from RB models...
Gooood deal!
Jeff
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: October 16, 2006
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 12:11 AM UTC
antonio that Zimm is looking great!
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 03:08 AM UTC
You guys are doing great here!
Jeff
United Kingdom
Joined: September 17, 2012
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 05:54 PM UTC
So many lovely panthers here!
Bit more progress with mine… the running gear is done… and most of the tools are attached...
I notice from the pictures there are some nasty gaps between the zim and the actual tank itself, especially on the nose… I’ll get some filler in there..
Not sure if this is allowed but I’ve ordered some photo etch engine grilles, and brass skirts… More pictures when they arrive in the post and can get them fitted.
Cheers
Matthew
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 06:18 PM UTC
Quoted Text
So many lovely panthers here!
Not sure if this is allowed but I’ve ordered some photo etch engine grilles, and brass skirts… More pictures when they arrive in the post and can get them fitted.
Cheers
Matthew
ABSOLUTELY Matthew! Adding parts is most certainly allowed. Just show us an image of it when you get it and we're all set buddy!
Oh... and you have a HAWT little Panther there!
Jeff
Lisboa, Portugal
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 08:28 PM UTC
Update on the ICM's
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 08:32 PM UTC
Cool John. Are you working outside now on your deck?
I hope it's not windy there!
Jeff
Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 10:44 PM UTC
Just picked up a Hasegawa braille scale panther, for $5.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
United Kingdom
Joined: September 17, 2012
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 11:37 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
So many lovely panthers here!
Not sure if this is allowed but I’ve ordered some photo etch engine grilles, and brass skirts… More pictures when they arrive in the post and can get them fitted.
Cheers
Matthew
ABSOLUTELY Matthew! Adding parts is most certainly allowed. Just show us an image of it when you get it and we're all set buddy!
Oh... and you have a HAWT little Panther there!
Jeff
Thanks, Jeff, I think. What does HAWT mean?
Indiana, United States
Joined: June 10, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 12:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Thanks, Jeff, I think. What does HAWT mean?
It's my spin on the word HOT. Perfect, outstanding and great!
It is a complement for sure!
Jeff
