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Post by panzerjager2 on May 27, 2017 19:58:17 GMT -5
Thanks very much Bill............. Herr Hauptman is getting there
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 28, 2017 11:04:53 GMT -5
So here's a small update mostly the cupola details and MG.
   
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Post by Leon on May 28, 2017 11:43:08 GMT -5
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 29, 2017 21:20:33 GMT -5
So to my good friend in Germany Dierk here is an attempt to "taper" the 5.cm barrel........  
To TRM, THANK YOU for the great idea on how to taper....
  
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Post by Leon on May 30, 2017 4:40:02 GMT -5
Barrel is looking good PJ! |
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 30, 2017 6:09:46 GMT -5
Thanks Leon, It may turnout that the barrel shown isn't the one that will be on the completed build...
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 30, 2017 15:17:13 GMT -5
So here's some work on the cupola..............
        
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 30, 2017 15:33:32 GMT -5
Possible stowage configurations
 
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Post by Leon on May 30, 2017 17:10:35 GMT -5
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Post by Steve Zuleski on May 30, 2017 18:55:00 GMT -5
Dang, and where have I been since the beginning of this killer build?..................No excuse, Sir! Bookmarked, with pleasure, Wow!
Cheers, Ski.
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 30, 2017 19:15:15 GMT -5
Leon, thank you again kind sir.....
Steve, thank you. I appreciate the very kind post. (where in Washington are you???)
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 31, 2017 0:42:07 GMT -5
Little chassis updates. The big question is: How many times am I gonna break the antenna. The over/under is 10 times
    
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Post by dierk on May 31, 2017 3:50:10 GMT -5
Stunning work my friend! See, you should've made the antenna mount workable, then you could put it in the stowed position when you handle the model  |
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Post by Leon on May 31, 2017 4:27:30 GMT -5
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Post by Steve Zuleski on May 31, 2017 10:18:35 GMT -5
All those little details are adding up quite nicely PJ. If I were you I'd leave that antenna off till the end, no sense creating frustration for yourself, lol. Then again, I do the same thing all the time. Like the Mrs. says, "will you ever learn?" Bahahhaaa..........   I'm roughly 90mi's N of Spokane, in the boonies up in the tree line. Where are you PJ? |
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 31, 2017 15:37:48 GMT -5
Thanks again Steve...... For those scoring at home..... Three fricking times since last night I broke the GD antenna...
Well here is a crate/wooden box. As a modeler with with a smidgen of talent and a lot of motivation I can't see why people don't build their own versus buying the same stale mass produced variants... anywho......
    
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 31, 2017 15:39:44 GMT -5
Steve, bye the bye, I'm literally at the furthest point away...... Westport
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 31, 2017 18:59:20 GMT -5
So, one of the cool aspects of building 1/25 and 1/20th scale projects has been coming up with the accessories. Something I TOTALLY took for granted when I used to build 1/35th. As most of you know there is so much in the way of extra's now for that scale, you could fall out of a boat and still hit 1/35th scale accessories.(no that's not a bad thing).
Now some of you out there in Hobby-land could careless, BUT I remember my first 1/25th build, the original BergePanther. Man 30 years ago there was NOTHING in the way of extras, now thanks to some folks over at PanzerHobbyArt.com they have created a fair amount of stuff. For me though I still enjoy the scratch build element, to that end here's my bucket and tent for the Ausf "L":
   
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Post by Leon on May 31, 2017 19:18:00 GMT -5
Some fine scratch work PJ! Nothing like being a little creative. Have you given any thought to using a piece of wire for the antenna? Just a thought. |
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 31, 2017 20:18:02 GMT -5
Thanks again Leon.......
Here's the funny semi HA HA HA.....it is wire...  
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jun 1, 2017 11:55:21 GMT -5
Dang, your latest pics didn't come out on my side, but that link is perfect, got me a 1/25th Panther that may need some more parts.
Question, not joking on this, but that tank driver doesn't quite look like he'll fit in the copula from here. Is he going to go on a diet or are ya gonna have to slim him down yourself? It just looks like a tight fit to me, but it also looks like you may have already trimmed him a bit, not sure.
At any rate, the detail is stupendous!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jun 1, 2017 14:57:32 GMT -5
Steve, No worries. I don't mind the the question at all. I test fit him several times during the construction of both him and the cupola....yeah it's a "tight fit". BUT I honestly believe that was the case in real life..... As you no doubt already know, Panzer III's weren't luxury condo's on tracks, there a snug fit all around. Remember in 1940 Fatso Goering suggested a tank that the crew all had to be 5ft 5inches or less...LOL
The guys over at Panzer Hobby have some good stuff. If you ever need other stuff for your Panther. All my accessories are cast from my own masters. Everything from the 2.cm on my BergePanther down to pistols. Just say the word.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jun 1, 2017 22:28:35 GMT -5
Well IDLE hands is all I can say.........................
   
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jun 2, 2017 0:37:58 GMT -5
The guys over at Panzer Hobby have some good stuff. If you ever need other stuff for your Panther. All my accessories are cast from my own masters. Everything from the 2.cm on my BergePanther down to pistols. Just say the word. Thx PJ, I will definitely holler when the time comes. This is one heck of a great SBS for anyone to follow, thx for keepin it going. Kinda reminds me of when I made a "paper" Mark IV back many moons ago. I sure the heck don't remember what happened to it or where I got the instructions, but it actually came out kinda nice. Ruck On, Ski. |
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Post by Leon on Jun 2, 2017 4:22:50 GMT -5
Turret skirts are looking good PJ! |
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Post by dierk on Jun 2, 2017 8:45:58 GMT -5
Another cracking update PJ!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jun 2, 2017 23:51:37 GMT -5
Dierk, Danke my friend........ How's the GPA?
So here is more "test" fitting the stinking rotten Schurzen..... Man what was I thinking?
  
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jun 2, 2017 23:58:20 GMT -5
So in advance of some sideline hecklers......... With scratch-builds you have to test fit everything. It's something else I took for granted in my 1/35th days. Now with the with dubious exceptions of Revell, ESCI, AMT and say EARLY Italeri most kits we expect to fit. With scratch you have to think in 3-dimension. Take the Schurzen, they have to fit on the support arms, clear the engine vents, antenna bracket, front deflector and any stowage thrown on not to mention the S-mine/Smoke launchers. Man it's a challenge......
Thanks for looking in
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Post by S e r z h--Rest In Peace on Jun 3, 2017 0:43:24 GMT -5
Bravo! This is a real modeling! Inspiration, faceless plastic and hands !!!
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Post by dierk on Jun 3, 2017 4:48:00 GMT -5
Dierk, Danke my friend........ How's the GPA?
You're welcome PJ. I'm afraid modelling has come to a standstill for the time being - I'll send you a mail. |
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