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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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HILBERT
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Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 04:16 PM UTC
Have someone any idea how to make some bullet holes in a german Panther???

And what are the weakest places from this tank??

Grtz Hilbert
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Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 04:59 PM UTC
The weakest places on a tank are the rear and the top of the turret and deck.
When engaging the Panther tank with say a Sherman Tank it would be wise to use the Shermans speed to get behind the Panther and then engage it at close range. The gunner would aim at a spot between the Turret and Hull, or at the rear where the engine is.
Be carefull how you model a destroyed tank, it takes only 1 shot in the right place to kill it, and AP rounds really dont make a big hole, what kills the Tank is the Rounds cooking off inside.
Hope this helps.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 05:12 PM UTC
Jeh, this is enough about the question ''the weakest places''.

But now the question ''how to make holes''
In the box where zimmerit plates ( or something ) and I put these on the tank.. I've gave these a damaged look ( I bent them ), and I was missing someting, I tought, and I tought. And I knew it, I was missing holes.

and how shall I make these holes?? In the zimmerit plates

2.2mm in 1/35 isn't it??

Grtz Hilbert
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Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 05:19 PM UTC
Needle or pin warmed up over candle should bring desired effect (remember to use pliers to hold needle/pin), but better try this method on old models or spare parts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 05:27 PM UTC
I'll try this method...

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Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 06:05 PM UTC
You can thin the plastic from the inside with a Dremel tool or similar. Then punch it in from the outside to get a more authenthic look. The edges of the hole bend and warp more realistically if you thin the plastic first.

When you warp fenders and such with heat remember to shave the rounded edges with a sharp knife to make them look crisp again.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 06:36 PM UTC
Thanks everybody, this is enough info for me... i'll try the methods.

Grtz Hilbert
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