Here are the goodies i have for it so far. Might need to source some photoetch fenders.
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nick_pal
Joined: July 09, 2014
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 06:46 AM UTC
After completing dragons m48a3 ive decided to take on another dml kit and try to create the image below.
Here are the goodies i have for it so far. Might need to source some photoetch fenders.
Here are the goodies i have for it so far. Might need to source some photoetch fenders.
PanzerKarl
Joined: April 20, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 09:31 AM UTC
It is an excellent kit and must say it's Dragons best attempt on the molded on zimmerit.The only thing that lets the kit down is the DS tracks I ordered a set of Friuls.
Don't forget to relocate the tools as this vehicle belong to pz.jg.abt.654.
Looking forward to some progress photos
Don't forget to relocate the tools as this vehicle belong to pz.jg.abt.654.
Looking forward to some progress photos
nick_pal
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 10:49 AM UTC
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It is an excellent kit and must say it's Dragons best attempt on the molded on zimmerit.The only thing that lets the kit down is the DS tracks I ordered a set of Friuls.
Don't forget to relocate the tools as this vehicle belong to pz.jg.abt.654.
Looking forward to some progress photos
Hi karl, do u have any references of where the tools should be relocated to? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Nick
Wierdy
Joined: January 26, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 11:12 AM UTC
Here is a link to a very comprehensive guide on the vehicle. The article itself is in Russian, but there is plenty of chronologically set up images, drawings and sketches that should be sufficient.
http://www.dishmodels.ru/gshow.htm?p=4973
Cheers!!!
http://www.dishmodels.ru/gshow.htm?p=4973
Cheers!!!
nick_pal
Joined: July 09, 2014
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 12:39 PM UTC
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Here is a link to a very comprehensive guide on the vehicle. The article itself is in Russian, but there is plenty of chronologically set up images, drawings and sketches that should be sufficient.
http://www.dishmodels.ru/gshow.htm?p=4973
Cheers!!!
Hi Paul, that is a fantastic reference.thanks so much, just translated it to english. I have some light reading to do now.
PanzerKarl
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 01:55 PM UTC
I have relocated them from some photos and where other modellers have placed them.
That site Paul posted is very good,I have a side view photo of Jadgpanther 112 and on that site there is a photo of 112 of the rear and noticed I have to remove the exhaust shields.
Cheers
Karl
That site Paul posted is very good,I have a side view photo of Jadgpanther 112 and on that site there is a photo of 112 of the rear and noticed I have to remove the exhaust shields.
Cheers
Karl
easyco69
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 04:50 PM UTC
very nice kit. Dragon has made a whole slew of zim kits..gonna collect them all.
Nice progress pix.
Nice progress pix.
PanzerKarl
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Posted: Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 05:09 PM UTC
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very nice kit. Dragon has made a whole slew of zim kits..gonna collect them all.
Nice progress pix.
David there not Nicks progress pictures,I just posted my build to show him where I located the tools.
nick_pal
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Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 07:55 AM UTC
Heres a few update snots, lower hul is complete minus road wheels and tracks, upper hull is just sitting on the lower hull and not glued down yet (just for the pics). Have just started the upper hull, coming along nicely. All parts seem to fit well, but instructions lack some detail and clarity.
nick_pal
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Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 11:01 AM UTC
Have just ordered aber front photoetch fenders to replicate the damage as seen in the original pic....
wedgetail53
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Posted: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 03:31 PM UTC
Nick
Having made that same kit, I would recommend drilling out the ends of the exhaust pipes to give them thinner sides and replacing the blocking bar with a piece of stretched sprue - looks much better.
Regards
Rob
Having made that same kit, I would recommend drilling out the ends of the exhaust pipes to give them thinner sides and replacing the blocking bar with a piece of stretched sprue - looks much better.
Regards
Rob
nick_pal
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Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 02:24 AM UTC
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Nick
Having made that same kit, I would recommend drilling out the ends of the exhaust pipes to give them thinner sides and replacing the blocking bar with a piece of stretched sprue - looks much better.
Regards
Rob
Hi rob, yeah great idea.I will be doing that
bit of an oversight on my behalf. I'm unsure whether to add the exhaust covers as I've seen some with and without from 654.nick_pal
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Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 01:03 PM UTC
Bit of an update, I have made quite a bit of progress in the last few weeks, not as much as I'd like but so be it. I have prepped the saukopf with the resin barrel with cover, installed the Pe mesh grill covers, added various storage bins and the hull roof. Still need to get aber Pe fenders and also maybe another Pe kit for the tools and various other items
nick_pal
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2015 - 12:57 PM UTC
Have picked this project up again after a short break to get a few models finished before the SAPMA model expo. I have glued the mantlet and barrel to the gun and have glued it in position as per my main reference.
I have started adding the tools to the engine deck as per my references and hope to have them all on over the weekend.
I have started adding the tools to the engine deck as per my references and hope to have them all on over the weekend.
easyco69
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2015 - 02:44 PM UTC
Quoted Text
After completing dragons m48a3 ive decided to take on another dml kit and try to create the image below.
Here are the goodies i have for it so far. Might need to source some photoetch fenders.
Oh my, I love that kit! Ace.
swat35
Joined: November 24, 2013
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2015 - 06:34 PM UTC
One of my favorite kits, nicely done so far Nick. Watching this one.
Terry
Terry
Tojo72
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2015 - 07:25 PM UTC
Great looking build,I did this one myself.Looking forward to seeing the commander with the umbrella.
easyco69
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Posted: Monday, October 12, 2015 - 09:33 PM UTC
that'll look cool when your done! I like the figure with the umbrella.
nick_pal
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Posted: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 12:19 AM UTC
Terry, Anthony and David- thanks for your comments. I hope I can do the kit justice and replicate the photo as closely as possible with my skills. I have just got some Aber photo etch fenders so soldering them will be my next challenge
nick_pal
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Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 01:42 PM UTC
Making progress slowly,I have added the mg to the front, glued the upper and lower hulls together, quite easy thanks to a great fit. I have also just glued the cleaning rod container to the rear deck as per my references. Will try to get the tools sorted next, then look at the Pe front fenders
DKdent
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Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 04:18 PM UTC
Hello Nick,
I really enjoyed building some of the new Dragon-Panthers. The kit you have chosen is one which I wanted to have for a long time. Some day it will hit my shelve as well, I guess....
Your build looks nice so far. Dragon did, imho, a marvelous job on the Zimmerit. I have the Panther G with Zimmerit and it is very nicely done aswell.
You could try to get some more light on your model while making the photos. Thisnshould lead to clearer pics.
If you start soldering the ABER-fenders you might want to try to anneal the fenders with a lighter. This will make them much more easy to bend.
Good luck with your build.
I will follow your post.
Best Regards
Dennis
I really enjoyed building some of the new Dragon-Panthers. The kit you have chosen is one which I wanted to have for a long time. Some day it will hit my shelve as well, I guess....
Your build looks nice so far. Dragon did, imho, a marvelous job on the Zimmerit. I have the Panther G with Zimmerit and it is very nicely done aswell.
You could try to get some more light on your model while making the photos. Thisnshould lead to clearer pics.
If you start soldering the ABER-fenders you might want to try to anneal the fenders with a lighter. This will make them much more easy to bend.
Good luck with your build.
I will follow your post.
Best Regards
Dennis
nick_pal
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Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 05:15 PM UTC
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Hello Nick,
I really enjoyed building some of the new Dragon-Panthers. The kit you have chosen is one which I wanted to have for a long time. Some day it will hit my shelve as well, I guess....
Your build looks nice so far. Dragon did, imho, a marvelous job on the Zimmerit. I have the Panther G with Zimmerit and it is very nicely done aswell.
You could try to get some more light on your model while making the photos. Thisnshould lead to clearer pics.
If you start soldering the ABER-fenders you might want to try to anneal the fenders with a lighter. This will make them much more easy to bend.
Good luck with your build.
I will follow your post.
Best Regards
Dennis
Yeah I would have to agree Dennis, while I build a bit of everything, not just German armour I would have to agree the zimmerit is to scale and not too chunky. Yeah I have a new phone now and the spring weather is here in Aus there is a lot more natural light to take better photos.
I have tonight added most of the tools, will try to post a pic or two tomoz. Great idea about annealing the Aber fenders, I am thinking I will glue the fenders first with cyanoacrylate glue, then solder and anneal. I can't say I've ever soldered P.E before
nick_pal
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Posted: Friday, October 16, 2015 - 12:15 PM UTC
A few update shots
The only concern is that on the Aber PE fenders they have put the light on the wrong side which I will have to fix up
The only concern is that on the Aber PE fenders they have put the light on the wrong side which I will have to fix up
Thirian24
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Posted: Friday, October 16, 2015 - 06:39 PM UTC
Love these. Nice work!
nick_pal
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Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 11:51 AM UTC
So I have progressed a little more and attracted the jagdpanther with some putty to fill the locating holes where the tool racks etc would have been stored, also the hole in the PE fender, still yet to sand everything.
Once everything is sanded and cleaned up it will receive a coat of tamiya surface primer from the can.
Also can anyone tell me the exact number of this the tank from my first post, I've narrowed it down to 302 or 332 thanks to some online references.
Once everything is sanded and cleaned up it will receive a coat of tamiya surface primer from the can.
Also can anyone tell me the exact number of this the tank from my first post, I've narrowed it down to 302 or 332 thanks to some online references.
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