Pantherman
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Thanks. PanthermanVery Nice!
Thanks. PanthermanVery Nice!
Have decided that this will be my xmas build. We lucky construction managers get 2 weeks off.
Got a feeling it will take far longer but can't wait to start it.
Pantherman
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I started this kit last winter. It was my first build coming back into the hobby after a very long time. As with all my models, they get put away once the nice weather settles in. I have back surgery first week of January and think I will pull out the kit. I have to say, switching back and fourth between two sets of instructions is daunting. I've made a number of mistakes, some I could repair, others not. I recently bought the crew members also for this kit, as well as the individual track links and feel this kit is going to get me through many winters. Enjoy!Have decided that this will be my xmas build. We lucky construction managers get 2 weeks off.
Got a feeling it will take far longer but can't wait to start it.
Pantherman
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I have been mainly using the interior instructions and just referring back to the main build instructions on and off. So far, it's been working. Famous Last word's I think.....I started this kit last winter. It was my first build coming back into the hobby after a very long time. As with all my models, they get put away once the nice weather settles in. I have back surgery first week of January and think I will pull out the kit. I have to say, switching back and fourth between two sets of instructions is daunting. I've made a number of mistakes, some I could repair, others not. I recently bought the crew members also for this kit, as well as the individual track links and feel this kit is going to get me through many winters. Enjoy!
Got a fair bit done today. Happy with the kit so far. Just got a little paint touching in to do. PanthermanI have been mainly using the interior instructions and just referring back to the main build instructions on and off. So far, it's been working. Famous Last word's I think.....
You will have to post some pics of your build so I can see if I'm heading in the right direction. Pantherman
Nice paint and weatheringGot a fair bit done today. Happy with the kit so far. Just got a little paint touching in to do. Pantherman
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Thanks, the black pipes on a white background left nowhere to hide... PanthermanNice paint and weathering
ThanksThe detail painting is looking really nice.
Thanks, tedious but good fun. PanthermanThat is looking really fantastic.... and tedious...lol
Oh I've missed making wheels for tanks, only 40 on the tiger. PanthermanGot a fair bit done today. Happy with the kit so far. Just got a little paint touching in to do. Pantherman
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So I've tidied up the engine bay,fitted the rear hull, added the transmission and a few ammo boxes. Still some touching in needs doing and the last few part's before I move on to the ammo racks and upper hull. PanthermanNow fitted the engine, cooling system and some seats. Pity that you don't see much of the engine bay when the rear hull plate is fitted. Pantherman
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That looks really good.So I've tidied up the engine bay,fitted the rear hull, added the transmission and a few ammo boxes. Still some touching in needs doing and the last few part's before I move on to the ammo racks and upper hull. Pantherman
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Thank you, much appreciated.Fantastic work!
Thanks, it's hard to believe that so far it's almost 250 parts and I really haven't started on the main build, just the interior. Great fun though. PanthermanThat looks really good.
So decided to make a start on the shell's, all 55 of them !! Dry fitting of the outer hull and hull top assembly just to make sure that will fit.Thanks, it's hard to believe that so far it's almost 250 parts and I really haven't started on the main build, just the interior. Great fun though. Pantherman
Hi and welcome to the forum. Thanks for your kind post.The kit is coming along very nicely. The detail work of your painting painting is looking good.