Paul's (tricky) Normandy Panthers in 1/35 & 1/16

[tr1ckey66]

Tube container for barrel cleaning rods and antenna


This post was going to be about hull texture and Zimmerit, but the application of this coating requires knowing where the various brackets and clamps will be located. To do this I'll have to finish most of the photo etch first to ensure their positioning is correct.


So...


Today I finished the tube container found on the left hand hull side of most Panthers (crews of certain units moved theirs to the back of the rear deck). This tube was used to house the barrel cleaning rods and the antenna.


This Aber photo etch set took another day of soldering but is, I think, infinitely better than the kit part. Again all the clasps work and although occasionally frustrating I think the extra work was really worth it.


Here's a few pics...














The kit part for comparison...





And the part below where it will eventually be positioned on the tank...





Next...


More soldering I'm afraid with tool brackets, fire extinguishers, jacks etc on the menu!


Till next time


Paul

[Guest]

That tube container is an absolute work of art Paul! You've got the skills to pay the bills

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks Patrick.


The PE will take some weekends to complete but once that is done I think the build will progress rapidly.


It's a great project.


Cheers


P

[tr1ckey66]

Tool Brackets


The marathon soldering session continues!


Finished the left hand hull tool bracket today. Well, almost! There's still a couple of retains pins and connecting chains to assemble. I'm also going to fashion a new shovel handle out of real wood a little later on in the build.


Anyway here's the progress...








Cheers


Paul

[Guest]

Very neat indeed


Bob

[Guest]

Really detailed build post Paul.

[monica]

real do love the detail on this build,nice to see how it should look,

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks guys


Should be an update tomorrow.


Paul

[Guest]

brilliant work mate, been off forum recently, the prolifereation of PE and AM make this into a stunning build

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks John


I'm thinking that I'll build the majority of the PE before posting next as I think this could become really repetitive.


Thanks all for the support


P

[grumpa]

WOW!

[Guest]

Cracking work and detail, looking forward to the next update.

[tr1ckey66]

Small update on the Panther photo etch


Hi everyone, thought I'd post the progress on the RC Panther build. It doesn't look like much but the photographs really don't convey the amount of work and time that went into constructing these PE parts.


As always all the parts were soldered for strength including the chain for the gun crutch (which is comprised of over 60 parts all of which have to articulate!). Anyway, here's some shots...


General PE overview (note some parts have been partially primed).





Right hand tool bracket with photo etch fire extinguisher and scratch built crank starter handle.





Gun crutch with working chain...








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Another example with tiny split pin





It's slow but enjoyable progress and hopefully the final result will be worth the wait.


Thanks


P

[Guest]

Out freaking standing Paul some great PE work going on.

[monica]

real well done with the PE,tool work Paul,do real like the detail they have,well done so far,