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Post by panzerjager2 on Dec 31, 2017 23:18:32 GMT -5
Well I am home on New Years Eve, so what the heck............ I took these shots in the hope they'd translate into what you'll actually be able to see with the Ausf L all dressed up.....
  
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Post by joelsmith on Dec 31, 2017 23:36:40 GMT -5
Dang PJ, a couple more years and you'll have this "scratchbuilding" thing down pat! In all sincerity, I am in awe and jealous of your skills.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 16, 2018 22:45:44 GMT -5
So, I have been away......
So I tested where I am at by test spray painting. There are some issues that need to be addressed.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jan 17, 2018 21:36:46 GMT -5
Now that is shinny PJ!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 17, 2018 21:58:08 GMT -5
Steve it's a pretty penny..LOL
Here is some of the worst parts of this build... the fricking weld seams.......
     
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Post by TRM on Jan 17, 2018 22:45:32 GMT -5
All part of the game! Test shots reveal everything!  That is a good thing! Usually I see mine post photo shoot! LOL Looks like you have things well in hand PJ!! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 18, 2018 4:48:57 GMT -5
This is coming along nicely PJ! |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 18, 2018 8:32:05 GMT -5
Thanks Guys, it's slow but steady.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 18, 2018 11:36:35 GMT -5
Lovely!!!! You are getting there!!!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 18, 2018 19:13:36 GMT -5
Andy, she is slowly getting there. Thanks for the kind post
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 18, 2018 19:15:19 GMT -5
So, been playing with the lower hull today....... I mounted the Rear Wheel Track Tensioners
    
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 18, 2018 20:34:08 GMT -5
Looking real good PJ!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 20, 2018 18:29:21 GMT -5
Thanks to all. I really appreciate the support.
Here is some shots of the more mundane aspects of this and or all builds..... test fit, cleaning and quadruple checking.....
  
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 22, 2018 14:30:09 GMT -5
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 22, 2018 14:37:15 GMT -5
So the update was on the return roller mount and the front tow shackle mount. The return roller mount is one of four that I know existed. My version is a configuration based on the early Ausf L........ still need to fish little details on it. then cast 6 copies.
The front mount for the tow shackles, well, I have been toying with the idea of putting T-34 tracks as supplemental armour, instead of the standard PZ III tracks....
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 22, 2018 15:24:30 GMT -5
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jan 22, 2018 16:43:25 GMT -5
Whoa, that minute detail ya got goin, impressive Bro, good weld marks too.
Hey, smack that camera guy in the head, he's giving me a head ache by forgetting what "white balance" is, Bahahahaaaaaaaaaa! Just funninn witcha Billy.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 22, 2018 16:50:45 GMT -5
Steve MANY MANY THANKS......
Now i have a question for you..... What do you think of this as "supplemental armour" BE HONEST
 
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 22, 2018 18:08:25 GMT -5
I have seen a photo of a PZIV using T34 tracks as supplemental armor, so, it is certainly plausible.
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Post by thug626 on Jan 23, 2018 0:12:50 GMT -5
I say run with it!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 23, 2018 8:33:31 GMT -5
Thanks guys... the T-34 tracks it is.....
Dave GOOD to hear from you, it's been awhile
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jan 23, 2018 13:10:09 GMT -5
The pics I see thru g-search show no rounded edges like what you have towards the bottom of the visor slot, etc. They all show straight or 90* angles. Bolts look good, but that rounded corner sticks out to me right away. Weld lines look good too. If it's gonna be a pain to fix, Ruck On, there's bigger things to move on to on this beauty! Cheers, Ski. |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 23, 2018 16:28:31 GMT -5
Steve, I have no idea what visor you speak of........
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 23, 2018 20:20:20 GMT -5
So, I hated my prototype for the Return Roller Mount. Well I S-canned it and just made new ones that I do like. And YES they are more me than historical.
  
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 23, 2018 20:22:13 GMT -5
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Post by thug626 on Jan 24, 2018 14:07:37 GMT -5
Thanks guys... the T-34 tracks it is.....
Dave GOOD to hear from you, it's been awhile I'm still around. Just wading through the aftermath of the flu, getting called up for Grand Jury (did NOT get selected). I do thoroughly enjoy these updates of yours. |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 24, 2018 16:44:14 GMT -5
Thanks Dave...... Good to hear you're on the mend. I'm trying like heck to get her done by the end of March.... That would be roughly a calendar year. Making her the fast build ever for me
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Post by TRM on Jan 24, 2018 19:14:25 GMT -5
Looking sweet PJ!! Rollers look good form here! |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 24, 2018 23:17:00 GMT -5
THANKS Todd
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 24, 2018 23:18:52 GMT -5
So, I have been working to close up the III. This means finishing the underside......
  
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That is a good thing! Usually I see mine post photo shoot! LOL Looks like you have things well in hand PJ!! 
