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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 11, 2014 8:03:47 GMT -5
      
Thousands of years ago, in the dark times, you know before the inter web.......... I built my first 1/25th conversion, the Bergepanther ausf A. It was a pretty accurate rendition, my winch assembly was more "fluff" than substance........... So when the kit got broken during a move, I wasn't too heart broken, I actually jumped at the chance to do a much desired "do-over".
Now since I have been working on the beast that is the Ferdinand, I have hit the wall several times over. The Bergepanther is my go to distraction, (yes I know I have the Nashorn and the 1/16th Panzergrenadier, let alone the figures for my "beast"). The cool part is, I already have the spade , and a really good plan for the winch. So that really just leaves the box. This time around I have been doing loads of research and picture collecting. What you see is the end results so far...... The really cool and yet truly sick part is the box sides are designed to open and close, as well as all the platform planking..........
Just thought I would share.......kind of bored this morning and couldn't sleep |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 11, 2014 9:44:41 GMT -5
You sure are big fan of large scale builds! Nice work repairing it...
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Apr 11, 2014 23:39:31 GMT -5
Good start.
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Post by tommy1drop on Aug 16, 2014 5:03:04 GMT -5
Nice start, looking forward to seeing more of this build.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Mar 12, 2015 14:28:26 GMT -5
So after the Ferdinand Track link disaster of 2015.................................. I just started puttering on the bergepanther.
here's what I did so far Please keep in mind part of this is a redo from 25 years ago
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 13, 2015 12:01:10 GMT -5
Glad to see you still working on that beast... looking real good!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Mar 18, 2015 15:29:15 GMT -5
So here are a couple of random shots from the crane
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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 7, 2015 18:18:24 GMT -5
Just a quick post. The biggest challenge with this kit is that it is a motorized toy. All the running gear (torsion bars) all need to be replaced. As well as reworking the floor
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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 9, 2015 14:58:53 GMT -5
I ordered a better camera, should have some great pictures very soon.
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Post by Leon on Apr 9, 2015 19:01:53 GMT -5
Looking good PJ! Nice work on the wood planks.
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Post by BJ---Rest In Peace on Apr 9, 2015 23:53:50 GMT -5
Very Cool. I have the Tiger Model Designs 1/35 Conversion That I will do one day..(Just like the 1000 kits I have.  ) But mine didn't come with the gun so I will have to Scratch build mine. So I'll be watching intently as you proceed with yours. |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 28, 2015 22:50:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words...............
FYI the 2.cm gun was the easiest thing..... The dang shield and gun mount wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll that is a real pain |
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Post by panzerjager2 on May 1, 2015 0:36:28 GMT -5
Been working a project out of town...... Here is a semi update
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Post by panzerjager2 on Aug 27, 2015 10:12:26 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Aug 27, 2015 11:25:10 GMT -5
Looking really sharp PJ!
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Post by reserve on Aug 29, 2015 17:37:34 GMT -5
Nice work brother looking great
Regards,
Mark
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Post by panzerjager2 on Nov 29, 2015 11:31:14 GMT -5
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Post by panzerjager2 on Nov 29, 2015 11:32:40 GMT -5
OOPS forgot one   |
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Post by Leon on Nov 29, 2015 11:49:41 GMT -5
Nice progress PJ!  |
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Nov 29, 2015 12:48:09 GMT -5
Looking good.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Dec 21, 2015 1:24:51 GMT -5
Well, here are a couple of pic's on the drives station, and transmission
   
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Post by panzerjager2 on Dec 21, 2015 1:25:38 GMT -5
oopppppps
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Post by Leon on Dec 21, 2015 5:40:40 GMT -5
Love the detail work there PJ! |
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Dec 22, 2015 0:38:52 GMT -5
Cool!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Dec 22, 2015 11:43:03 GMT -5
Thank you for the kind words........
I should explain though..................... the drive unit will only be partly visual. So the detail, isn't 100% accurate, it is more ascetically pleasing...........
More to follow
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 17, 2016 11:55:23 GMT -5
Well I haven't been working on either the Berge or the Ferdinand, BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT last night I fiddle faddled with the Berge.
  
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Post by Leon on Jan 17, 2016 12:01:38 GMT -5
Nice to see more progress being made PJ! The Berg is looking good. |
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Post by dierk on Jan 17, 2016 12:08:14 GMT -5
I'm a big fan of your scratch-work PJ. Loving all that detail that's scattered about on your Bergepanther!
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 17, 2016 17:18:15 GMT -5
Looking very nice PJ! keep up the excellent work.
regards
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jan 17, 2016 18:30:54 GMT -5
Thank you to all for the kind words..... If you haven't seen Dierks Sdkfz 250...check it out it AWESOME
Since the Cowboys suck, and the Seahawk game blew chunks, here is some subtle updates to the drivers compartment
  
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) But mine didn't come with the gun so I will have to Scratch build mine. So I'll be watching intently as you proceed with yours.
