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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Panther drive sprockets and idler wheels
b2nhvi
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 02:38 AM UTC
Have a Dragon Panther D that USPS decided to use the shipping box as a wheel chock for their plane. I was hoping to salvage the damaged drive sprockets and idler wheels. No joy. Anybody have a spare set I can beg, borrow or steal?
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 03:00 AM UTC
Complain to Dragon Care and see if they really care!
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 04:55 AM UTC
I know they are as useful as tits on a bull ....
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 11:15 AM UTC

How true!!
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 08:34 PM UTC
The New TMD has at least the idlers:
https://tigermodeldesigns.com/product-category/5-german-ww-ii/panther/?product-page=1

And Dnepromodel the sprockets:
https://www.dnepromodel.com/Panther_Sprocket_wheels_135/p877256_18526071.aspx

Probably you can get them also from other aftermarket brands
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Posted: Thursday, August 02, 2018 - 08:40 PM UTC
Stumbled into a set of AM drive sprockets (actually for late Jagdpanther G) and idlers (660 mm for Panther G) . Would these work for a Befehls D in late 44 / early 45. Any issues with sprocket teeth or size of idler. Were D,A,G drive components interchangable to any extent? Would seen logical that a surviving older vehicle might have replacements from a newer donor or just older part supply having run out. (I know Soviets mixed and matched T-34 parts
left and right.
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Posted: Saturday, August 04, 2018 - 04:46 PM UTC
Thanks for all the help. Managed to fix the kit parts ..... soften with lots of liquid glue, tweek, bend, poke, curse. A good layer of " mud" can cover a multitude of sins.

























































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