PBP Pantherturm- A couple of last WIP pic and the completion

[wing_nut]

I know it looks like there is a pattern developing here. Bill builds a Bf 109F-4 Trop.... so I build a Bf 109F-4 Trop, but in 144th scale. Marc (Dupes) builds a Pantherturm... so I build a Pantherturm, but in 144th scale. Don't worry, I am not going to copy all of your work... just some of them

As I said in Marc's thread, I had been looking for a Dragon 144th Panther for a long time and when I finally find one on EBay, the hull and rear plate are badly warped. But the turret is just fine. This will give me something to play with, and not go blind , while the coats of paint on my normal size 109 dry.

So... here I start the next in the series of Peanut Butter Panzers.

I've replaced the lift hooks, grab handles an the MG rail. The base is tall but will have ground work built up around it.

[robbo]

Wow this is small, nice job so far

[deafpanzer]

HA HA HA HA! I am NOT falling for another GIANT PENNY SCAM!!!

Hell yeah, count me in! This should be fun to follow...

[wing_nut]

Thanks Robbo

Andy, and here I am thinking I could get you to believe anything. And speaking of copying other builds just smaller... I wonder how the Dragon 144th Chally I looks Hmmm... GOTTA GO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[imatanker]

Or maybe a 1/144th DUKW perhaps? Then there would be no rush to finish it  This looks sweet Bud. I'm in. Please excuse my ignorance, but just what the heck is a Peanut Butter Panther?

[wbill76]

I'm just shocked it's not mounted on a PB lid.

[wing_nut]

Jeff... thanks for comments.

The Peanut Butter Panzers are a series of vignettes I have been doing, adding to the collection every now and then. All 1/144th scale tanks using peanut butter jar lids for the base. Hence the "Peanut Butter Panzers"









The vignette above, and the 120MM fig. holding the tank are the only ones... so far... inspired by a real photo. I can't find the one of the solider holding the model tank.

[imatanker]

Oh Man those are sweet. Did you blog them here ? and if so how did I miss 'em  I've been looking for 1/144th stuff all over the place and can't find them anywhere.

[Leon]

Marc that is some stunning work.Very nicely done.

[wing_nut]

Yes Bill but you know it will be

Thanks Jeff. No, not blogged here. I did these before I joined MSC.

Thanks Leon.

[afvfan]

I love that guy holding the StuG! I had a good chuckle when I saw it.

Excellent work on such a small scale.

[wing_nut]

With my 109 fever finally starting to break I can get back something the proper size . And it's JIF if'n ya care

[craigcole20b]

Nice work

[Deano]

This is a very cool collection , really like what you are doing here and doing it extremely well!

[AndyArgent]

Awsome work.

[wing_nut]

Craig, Deano, Andy... thanks fellas... appreciate the comments.

Hey Deano... does this make me 1/2 the man you are working in this scale

[armorguy]

Mighty fine dioramas, love'em all !

[deafpanzer]

AWESOME!!! I will definitely enjoy this like I have in the past... have followed your last 3 or 4 PB builds.

Pulling my lazy boy chair along... can I bring sliced apples too? Because they tastes so good with PB!

[dupes]

So does this mean that if I crank out my 1/350 Nimitz, you'll do one in 1/144?? SWEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[imatanker]

Man, how much Butt does that kick.  I really need to get some of these 1/144 things.

[Deleted]

I always loved these builds. This one is looking great too.

More please.

G

[wbill76]

Of course it's Jiff! You say that like it could be something else... Nice progress on your PB Turm there Marc!

[JimD]

Ok, I quit. I couldn't even do this is 1/35...and you're doing it in 1/144....yeah...forget you, man!

[danb]

What a great idea for these lil models lovin the Pantherturm 1 of my faves keep the good stuff coming buddy

Dan B

[Leon]

Making great progress Marc,looking good.

[wing_nut]

Thanks a lot guys.

Marc... NO WAY... I go smaller.. not bigger.

Was looking at the base last night trying to figure out how that crew would get into the turret. Looking at some pics on-line some of these were part of an underground bunker so i doubled the height and added what will be a steel door.

[dupes]

Awwww, c'mon...I thought it was a "1/144" theme!

Nice work on the pillbox.

[imatanker]

Ya got to be able to get to the Bang-Bang to make it go Bang-Bang. Great add Bub.

[wbill76]

Nice modification Marc, now it looks almost like something you might see on Hoth in Star Wars (that's a good thing, don't change it!)

[deafpanzer]

Me like like like the modification!!! Keep it coming...

Oh, the 109 is on her way back to you now. I think she missed you.