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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 20:27:05 GMT -5
 Nice weld detail but it needed a little putty .   The DS tracks , not good , I'll need another source of tracks .  So far the fit is good and the parts molded crisply with lots of detail . Several options are in the kit and because of this Dragon has made the instructions more confusing than necessary .   See ya ! |
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Post by Tojo72 on Aug 12, 2016 21:21:03 GMT -5
Sick looking Panther,should be good !!
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Post by dupes on Aug 12, 2016 21:26:07 GMT -5
Huh? How does that thing not tip over??
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Post by vindicareassassin on Aug 13, 2016 0:27:08 GMT -5
Huh? How does that thing not tip over?? You just have to aim a little higher to counter the barrel droop is all mate, |
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Post by tobias5555 on Aug 13, 2016 1:53:32 GMT -5
The ds tracks a the reason for me not to buy this kit. It´s a shame that Dragon is still using this tracks.
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Post by Leon on Aug 13, 2016 6:36:54 GMT -5
Hate to be in that Panthers line of site! Off to a good start Carl.
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Post by armorguy on Aug 13, 2016 9:57:19 GMT -5
I have the same kit in the stash, interesting as there's artistic freedom for the camo.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 12:18:11 GMT -5
Sick indeed Tojo ! Dupes , and how about rotating the turret ? Vind just like a bow and arrow ? Tobias I agree ! Its kept me away from a couple of Dragon kits . Leon , that'd be "long sighted" ? Guy that's what caught my interest in this kit . I've been looking for camo idea's .Have you checked the DS tracks ?  |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 13, 2016 12:56:05 GMT -5
Hi Carl, I didn't open the box yet, DS tracks ? I hate them but I think Friul tracks will come to the rescue then, no ?
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Post by dupes on Aug 13, 2016 13:19:42 GMT -5
I'd gladly hoover up your guys DS tracks...great replacements for older kits I don't feel like sinking a ton of money in to.   |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 20:27:51 GMT -5
Guy I was thinking about using the magic tracks from this kit .  Dupes did you look closely at the picture of these DS tracks ? I tried straightening out the bent guide teeth but they wont stay straight , they really are junk brotha . |
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Post by armorguy on Aug 14, 2016 13:42:04 GMT -5
IT's a scandal this DS track set, really horrible ! The magic tracks of the F can be a solution I think, nevertheless I'd suggest to take a very good took at the pattern Carl.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 18:48:41 GMT -5
I hadn't given the track pattern much of a look Guy , Thanks for the heads up !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 18:50:46 GMT -5
Any one else not see the pictures I posted with postimessage ?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 18:57:10 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 15, 2016 9:11:38 GMT -5
Can't go wrong with a good Panther project! DS is something I stay away from if I can help it, had a bad experience with painting it with enamels where the enamels never cured and it stayed tacky forever...literally, as much as a year later! I've heard that you can use really hot water (aka boiling) to help straighten them out as they are supposed to have a sort of 'mold memory' akin to resin but those bent guide teeth are likely beyond saving. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 14:53:45 GMT -5
Hi Bill !
This is my second kit with DS tracks and these are the worst yet. I don't know why Dragon still uses them .
Boiling water ? I might give it a try . Nothing lost if they shrivel up into a tan blob .
Going to look at some Fruils $$$$$$
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Post by armorguy on Aug 15, 2016 15:19:35 GMT -5
You can't beat a set of Friuls mate ! Good move !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 21:13:52 GMT -5
I know your correct about the Fruils Guy but it takes me some convincing to spend the bucks .I think I'm convinced now though .
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Post by panzerjager2 on Aug 16, 2016 1:19:29 GMT -5
Pretty cool........
I've never seen the L/100 on the "G" variant.....only the very early "D"
Pretty COOL
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2016 1:42:37 GMT -5
Thanks brotha !
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Post by dierk on Aug 16, 2016 2:57:37 GMT -5
There may be some suitable tracks in the Masterclub catalogue - if so, our own Martin will sort you out for less than the cost of Friuls.
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Post by sturmbird on Aug 16, 2016 20:46:51 GMT -5
Sick indeed Tojo ! Dupes , and how about rotating the turret ? Vind just like a bow and arrow ? Tobias I agree ! Its kept me away from a couple of Dragon kits . Leon , that'd be "long sighted" ? Guy that's what caught my interest in this kit . I've been looking for camo idea's .Have you checked the DS tracks ? never knew they made this one gary |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2016 23:20:39 GMT -5
Dierk thanks for the info . Sturmbird I'll try the picture again ,  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2016 23:49:12 GMT -5
I cant put off painting this much longer .   |
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Post by Leon on Aug 17, 2016 4:47:51 GMT -5
Build looks good Carl! Bring on the paint.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 0:46:53 GMT -5
Coming soon Leon .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 23:32:16 GMT -5
Black base coat .  |
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Post by reserve on Aug 18, 2016 23:59:01 GMT -5
You'd think you'd get better stuff for your money. Wait, this is Dragon! Despite the difficulties it's looking fine brother; I have tried Masterclub tracks and they are excellent as well as speedy in assembly.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 11:51:30 GMT -5
Thanks Mark !
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