Panzerkampfwagen V Panther

Nigel Inspired by Andy Moore over at TMN (themodellingnews.com/2018/05..ii-panther-ausfa-late.html), I'm thinking of a Soviet Panther recaptured by German soldiers, perhaps having been abandoned after throwing a track.

Trude Barkhorn Here's a picture that shows the issue:
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H K Thanks for the information

Irving González Wow so bad

Peter Hardy A Panther? Ok, I'm waiting!

Anthony Flanagan Peter, sorry for the wait but it has been quite the summer. As an update, my last act was to switch out the kit provided tracks for some R Model metal tracks. I have them assembled after some trial and error, hint: go with the pins if you can afford them, and am awaiting Mojo replenishment before going back to them. The Zimmerit was interesting. Let me know should you have questions or comments. Cheers!

Peter Hardy Thanks Ant, I am just about to head off to work so I will go through the builds so far and comment later today. Great to hear from you again!

Peter Hardy I usually use Fruil tracks and I use staples rather that the copper wire that comes with the tracks. The square staples lets you get away with no glue. The zimmerit looks thin and curly, was that an issue?

Anthony Flanagan Peter - regarding the tracks, I need to try Fruil. I liked the details of R Model tracks but that steel wire was a bit of a "B" as it was a very snug fit. I had to measure my wire inserts to get as near possible flush finishes. Then when trying to push the wire through by hand I poked wholes in my fingers so I had to use pliers to pull the wire down. I have since managed a fair job putting a Patina finish to the tracks which I will post pretty soon. As to the Zimmerit decals curling, I found that the decals would not adhere in some places (not many but enough to illicit swearing). The only thing that would work in those places is super clue. The curved surfaces (see bow machine gun, and turret/gun mantlet) were really difficult.

George Bacon Got a lot done in a week!

George Bacon All done! Nine days... Whew, fastest build I ever had...

Lars Da freue ich mich drauf!

Ingo F

Murad ÖZER yumm

Eric RENOUX Need one or two for my stash ...

Ingo F Was lucky enough to get this one for under 30€.

Rene Scheiblich Back to the oldtimer tanks again
I'll pull up a chair

Ingo F Not quite yet. This one will be one of my next projects. Currently i am building the Leo 2A4. Not pictures yet. But soon.

MoJo nicht Dein ernst????? oder doch

Joerg R. Wishlist, heisst nicht unbedingt auch kaufen

MoJo aber kurz davor das Lager ist ja auch fast leeer

Lars Moin! Auch ich bin in diese Bergepantherfalle gegangen...

James C Thanks for posting these Rui, the pictures of the driver position in particular are very useful. Cheers!

Rui S Hello,
I arrived late but better than never.
The 88mm cables

Kerry Cox Your simply amazing Rui.
Thanks for your information and for answering ALL our questions.
Is there anything you DON'T know about the German machine of WWII. ?
Cheers mate.
Kez.

Rui S Hi Kezza,
Thank you for your nice words Mate.
I only know that I Know nothing hehehe, but anyway I like to search my biblio for some nice info.
I'm only sorry that I don't have enough time too search in depth like I should.

James C Fantastic Rui!

Rui S Thanks Mate. Glad you like it

Rene Scheiblich Rui to the rescue. Again! thanks for the additional info mate.

Rui S Hi Mate,
Thanks, and be welcome

David Bennett Less work than Friul, but pins in one of two bags slightly larger and made construction frustrating at times.

Spanjaard looking good

Sören Reifert Fantastc work Lukasz

Dave Morris Please visit the associated album for comments, updates & pictures for this project.

Alex Miner This looks pretty sweet. Would love to get my hands on a Rye Field kit, especially one with a full interior.

James Hatch It really is a sweet kit. I'll be starting mine soon.

Roy McKenzie Looking forward to your build

Michael Stewart Nice work - love Panthers!!!!