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Post by desertrat on Dec 14, 2014 9:36:26 GMT -5
thought i'd join in, this is the reboxed ICM kit by revell, managed to find an eduard pe set and zimm set for this , also replacement barrel, ive'had the figures for years, just waiting for the right kit to put them on!. first question, the kit comes with candle rack smoke dischargers, did the ausf 'd' use these? I've found some pics from the ardennes era all ausf D'S looking pretty battered but no smoke racks? also, any tips on appling pe zimm?  |
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Post by TRM on Dec 14, 2014 9:47:02 GMT -5
I'm in the front row for this one DR! Love the Big Girls!  Can't wait to see what you do with this! As for the Candle Rack, I guess the handwriting is on the wall as they may have not been on most of the variants, unless you are going for a specific portrayal, if you like the look go for it! Either way, it's your build brotha! LOL...I'm not too much help in the Zimm end of things either as I don't willfully go for the stuff...but here is a link to a decent SBS by Phil Appleyard on the application: zimmerit-it.blogspot.com/ Good luck on the build! |
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Post by desertrat on Dec 14, 2014 9:50:19 GMT -5
cheers for that, i usually do my own zimm but found this(pe) on evilbay, i'll check out the link,
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Post by TRM on Dec 14, 2014 10:24:57 GMT -5
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Post by afvfan on Dec 14, 2014 10:54:45 GMT -5
Did you get the Eduard PE zim? If so, when I used it I applied a coat of the gel type CA to the back of the sheets. Do a test fit before gluing to see what the best position is for each piece and be careful on your alignment when you lay it down. You'll also probably have to use some putty to finish off the edges. The sets I've previously used fit height wise, but were not quite long enough and left a small gap on the ends.
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Post by tobias5555 on Dec 14, 2014 11:12:58 GMT -5
That will be a nice one.
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Post by desertrat on Dec 14, 2014 15:14:51 GMT -5
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Post by desertrat on Dec 14, 2014 15:17:10 GMT -5
Did you get the Eduard PE zim? If so, when I used it I applied a coat of the gel type CA to the back of the sheets. Do a test fit before gluing to see what the best position is for each piece and be careful on your alignment when you lay it down. You'll also probably have to use some putty to finish off the edges. The sets I've previously used fit height wise, but were not quite long enough and left a small gap on the ends. yes i've got the eduard set (still in the post) thanks for the advice, sounds like it's gonna be a nice challange, |
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Post by TRM on Dec 14, 2014 15:19:54 GMT -5
Link? blogspot thingy LOL...moving a little too fast here I think! Read it as you had a link!! WOW, I am losing it!! DOAH!!! |
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Post by desertrat on Dec 14, 2014 15:24:28 GMT -5
it's ok T it comes to us all !!!!!
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Post by sturmbird on Dec 14, 2014 17:02:06 GMT -5
looking at photos of the Panther D, you can divide them into early and late. They debuted at Kursk, and even that's interesting. Some had zimmerit and a few didn't. Some had the smoke dischargers and many didn't as well. There seemed to be quite a few Panthers in Italy, and they look different in many ways (mostly stowage layout). Looks like all had zimmerit. They kinda look like a Panther D late verses a Panther D IP.
I'm putting parts together on two Revell BergPanther D's right now. One will have the PzKw IV.H turret, and the other will have a 37mm flak ontop it. Pictures are rare, and will employ some artistic license in the build. I don't think BergPanthers used zimmerit, and that makes it a little easier. The left over H hull will be used in another project.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 14, 2014 17:23:14 GMT -5
This is definitely going to be fun... count me in!!! Good luck!
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Post by Deano on Dec 14, 2014 20:01:46 GMT -5
As cool as ! count me in for the ride buddy!
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Post by richardcraig-Email Not Valid on Dec 14, 2014 23:19:32 GMT -5
Looks like we'll both be doing D's !! How cool! I'm planning to do mine at Kursk , so it'll be interesting to see the differences between the early and the late model Ds. As for the smoke dischargers ...They were removed very early ,so you're good to leave them off..
I'll start my own post probably tomorrow ..I'll be doing the Dragon kit ..
I have quite a bit of info on the panther so if anyone needs anything I'll do my best to help out .
Have fun with it !
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Post by sturmbird on Dec 15, 2014 15:24:23 GMT -5
I did find out that the Panthers at Kursk did not have zimmerit. Most did not have smoke dischargers, but a few very early ones did. These were often removed due to fires. There's also a commo port in the early Panther D turret that was deleted early on.
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Post by desertrat on Dec 15, 2014 17:04:57 GMT -5
cheers for the info gary, much appreciated think i've settled on a well beaten ardennes theme,
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Post by desertrat on Jan 11, 2015 15:16:41 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jan 11, 2015 15:25:28 GMT -5
Nice work PE work and Zimm DR!Looking really good.  |
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Post by TRM on Jan 11, 2015 20:18:27 GMT -5
Very nice! Tools are looking great and things are starting to come together now!! Keep up the great work!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 11, 2015 20:54:35 GMT -5
Superb work especially the tools and clasps!
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 12, 2015 18:25:50 GMT -5
Nice set of tools for sure.
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Post by Deano on Jan 12, 2015 21:12:19 GMT -5
Super nice detailing Mr !
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Post by desertrat on Jan 13, 2015 14:24:00 GMT -5
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Post by elco on Jan 13, 2015 16:00:57 GMT -5
Maybe you can check your mantlet, there is way to much space between the barrel and mantlet and the barrel is to deep in the mantlet looking from here. On the pic you see what i mean.  Would be a shame if see it when paint is on it.. Great work on the PE by the way |
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Post by desertrat on Jan 13, 2015 16:36:33 GMT -5
thanks for that, i'll sort it before paint, cheers,
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Post by Leon on Jan 13, 2015 17:03:04 GMT -5
Zimm is looking good DR. |
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Post by afvfan on Jan 13, 2015 23:57:44 GMT -5
The zim looks like it was a pretty good fit. You did a nice job on it.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 14, 2015 10:56:05 GMT -5
Looking great! You are not alone... I made similar mistake on my Tiger with the aftermarket barrel. Had to insert a spacer to make it work...
Looking forward to your next update!
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Post by desertrat on Jan 14, 2015 14:23:04 GMT -5
i know, I was that busy trying to get the zimm looking right i never noticed the barrel!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 15, 2015 9:23:32 GMT -5
wow some lovely detailing on this cat.
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Can't wait to see what you do with this! As for the Candle Rack, I guess the handwriting is on the wall as they may have not been on most of the variants, unless you are going for a specific portrayal, if you like the look go for it! Either way, it's your build brotha! LOL...I'm not too much help in the Zimm end of things either as I don't willfully go for the stuff...but here is a link to a decent SBS by Phil Appleyard on the application: 
