1/35 panther.....kursk?

[ridgers22]

Well now iv finished my westland seaking for the bsc iv besided to go back to what im good at and dive straight into my tamiya panther kit ausf a. I have a t34 that i need to do. So gonna try something with the 2. Maybe a kursk think im not sure yet.

Anyway lets get building

 

[Wouter]

Hi mate, should be a great build, always in for a Panther!

Depends on how much you care for accuracy: The Panther Ausf D was the first type of Panther and the type deployed during the battle of Kursk. Yours is a later Ausf A. But again: all depends on how accurate you want to go. In any case I'm looking forward to your first update

Cheers

 

[ridgers22]

yeah im aware of the diffrences but im making some noticable changes to make it more accurate

 

[bdr65]

Sounds like a fun build 8)

 

[JohnSimmons]

Ppppfft accuracy, but wings on the thing as long as it looks cool lol

 

[ridgers22]

haha thanks guys ;D

 

[ridgers22]

Well 1st job done. As i noticed that the panther at the time off kursk didnt have any machine guns i had to get rid of this one. Easy enough job

 

[Wouter]

Nice work. Are you going to add the rectangular hatch in stead? They did have an MG, just nog the round 'Kugelblende' or ball mount, in stead they had to fire it through a lid.



I like the wings idea btw ;D

Cheers

 

[ridgers22]

This is a great picture and yes im planning to add the hatch but i will have it closed thanks

 

[ridgers22]

Started on converting a few things including a new panel on the back of the turret as the escape hatch on the ausf d is in the center and the ausf a one is at the side so had to sort that. Also did a few bumps and weldings on the turret that makes it more accurate with what im trying to create hope u like it



Iv also just noticed the hatch on the front looks a little thick so going to have to tackle that to. All thoughts are welcome
Thanks

 

[geegad]

nice conversion bud you can't beat a bit of kit bashing

 

[andrei383]

will be an interesting conversion! looking forward to seeing this big cat take shape!

 

[TRM]

Nice one!! I'm in!! Always ready for one of these Big Girls!!

 

[ridgers22]

Not had much time over the last few days but got an hout today so did bits on the turret to get it more accurate to the early ausf d model.
Heres some pics



Thats all for now... Just not enough hours in the day

 

[ridgers22]

So i have got the turret done. Changing the commanders hatch to look more like the ausf d one. Still need to do the lookout holes and door but i think it looks pritty close to the ausf d version. I also redid the catched on the top of the turret as the kit had square ones and needed them to look rounded. Heres were we are....


And after primer

 

[ridgers22]

Sorry havint had time to update this. Being reserching most of the time heres my update. Got the turret complete and ready to paint. I also got the wheels and bottom of the hull done ready for weathering






Thats all for now folks. Comments always welcome

 

[bdr65]

That turret turn out nicely and that bottom, lookin real good ;D

 

[TRM]

Any progress is good progress!!! Nice job getting the turret ready and the lower end is looking smart!!

 

[ridgers22]

Thanks guys

 

[ridgers22]

Just a quick update. Iv being working on the hull and made some side armor plates... Looks good if i do say so lol. Not to sure about the bolts.. I think they look ok.. What about you guys?