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Reference for Panzer 1 A
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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 08:22 AM UTC
Hi
I am looking for a good reference book on the Panzer 1. Specifically, I would like close-up shots as opposed to overall views. You see, I have recently purchased the Aber set for the Panzer 1 and the instructions are somewhat vague in places so reference material would be usefull in determining the appropriate placement of pieces.
As always, thanks for the help,
Andrew

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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 09:43 AM UTC
I have a book that may meet your needs, It is Panther and its variants by Walter J. Spielberger. It is a hard bound book has about 284 pages.ALOT of photos I no longer do german armour so it is up for grabs if you are interested. I will sell it for what I paid for it $40
If any one out their is a panther nut this is a great book.
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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 09:49 AM UTC
Did some thinking, and you are more than welcome to borrow the book. Finish your project then return it. No big deal on this end. Will do what ever I can to help a fellow modeler.
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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 10:31 AM UTC

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Hi
I am looking for a good reference book on the Panzer 1. Specifically, I would like close-up shots as opposed to overall views. You see, I have recently purchased the Aber set for the Panzer 1 and the instructions are somewhat vague in places so reference material would be usefull in determining the appropriate placement of pieces.
As always, thanks for the help,
Andrew



Andrew,
I can recommend the new Panzertracts book on the Panzer I. This book has details of the entire development of the Panzer I.

The book should be available at -
http://panzertracts1.tripod.com/

I bought the book when I picked up the Tristar kit.. figured I could use a reference since this tank is not covered much in the 100+ other books that I already owned

Let me know if I can help out here.
Tim
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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 10:41 AM UTC
Thanks for the reply Tankshack,
how was the book anyway. Worth the price?
Also, were there good close-up pictures of the tank itself.
Thanks,
Andrew

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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 12:28 PM UTC

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Thanks for the reply Tankshack,
how was the book anyway. Worth the price?
Also, were there good close-up pictures of the tank itself.
Thanks,
Andrew



The book is very good in terms of content. The book contains a lot of drawings, tables, photos and details. I'd say that it's an 8.5/10 in terms of value. The minus is the price to size and format. At $30, one might expect hardback or maybe a little color. Don't get me wrong, it's a really good reference, probably THE reference on the little Panzer; however, they just release volume two and now... I just "have to" get another one ...

I know that you'll enjoy it if you get a copy.
Tim
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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 12:54 PM UTC
I purchased "German Light Panzers 1932-1942" the other day. It is a decent book. Doesn't have a lot of close-ups but there are photographs that I would consider good reference. There are some nice color plates that show different paint/marking schemes and a two page cut-away illustration that is real nice.

It is published by Osprey Military and is #26 in their NEW VANGUARD series. I paid $12.95 + tax at a local Hobby Town. ISBN 1-85532-844-5.
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Posted: Friday, November 15, 2002 - 01:31 PM UTC
Is the cutaway for the Panzer 1 or the Panzer 2?
Thanks,
Andrew
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