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Anthony Flanagan
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1:35 Panther Ausf. A (Meng Model TS-035)1:35 Panther Ausf. A (Meng Model SPS-053)
Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther Ausf. A (late)
3R Wehrmacht Heer (German Army 1935-1945)
5 Pz.Div. 135
June 1944 World War 2 - Kowel SU (Result: Defeat)
RAL7028 Dark Yellow RAL6003 Olive Green RAL8017 Red Brown
 
All comments (5) » 23 July 2018, 04:19
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?
13 August 2018, 02:45
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.
21 August 2018, 17:16

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