Panther Build Idea

[MDSCUSTOMS]

I'm already ahead on that one then, might finally finish this 1/10th scale Panzer V Ausf G
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Mark

[Steve Brodie]

Will do, but probably forget by then !!

[Ian M]

I'm already ahead on that one then, might finally finish this 1/10th scale Panzer V Ausf G
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Mark

It is one thing to have a kit that has had two or three parts glued together and ask if you can join the GB with it. It is something else to present a 90% finished build and pronounce that you will join in with that.
Sorry this will not be accepted.

If I can include the RC Panther build I'm in.
Paul

If you are as far along as Marks Mk V I fear that you also are to far into the build. How much have you done?

One of the few rules for the GB's are the kit should be not started and No building to be done before the start date. I fear that allowing two almost built models into the mix is going to be not only unfair but also fround upon by others. That in turn will become a foundation for all to want to enter a part built model into a group build.

[tr1ckey66]

If you are as far along as Marks Mk V I fear that you also are to far into the build. How much have you done?

I'm no where near that far. I've only just got the suspension done! There's no turret, no detail attached, not even the deck. You might remember that most of what I got done involved soldering etch detail.
I can recap on what I've done so far (as the original files were lost with the Photobucket change). I'll upload these to the forum natively - start again. It would be great if I could build this Panther but I don't want to derail anything.

If I could then I think I would be set up for builds next year as I've already signed up to: an AA GB build, a FW190 GB build. a Tornado build GB and this Panther GB! That would be a fabulous year for me - plenty of variety and projects that really interest me.

Anyway, with regards to the Panther build and whether I can continue with my RC Panther I'll leave that to you guys to decide. I may end up finishing it along side the GB anyway if the rules don't allow so I can participate in some way.

Thanks
P

[MDSCUSTOMS]

Hi Ian, I appreciate your reply...

the one thing that you don't know is, That Tank is 32 yrs old (I bought the kit back in Jan 1985, it is the original SLEC kit which was only in production for 2 yrs before the company changed hands and therefore stopped producing it) I haven't touched it for 12 yrs since moving house so it is as I left it back then.

I still have work to do on it, including finishing off the proper scale detailing on it. All the tools / equipment etc on the sides are all scratch built and not supplied with the kit. I may end up remaking the toolboxes on the back yet as I am not overly happy with the original plastic mouldings. The tracks alone took 1.5 hours to assemble per side ( all individual links needing bolting together). It also has working spring suspension on all the bogeys. I will eventually squeeze this one in between my scale Heli builds and get it finished. A group build will certainly give me the required incentive to do that. As has been suggested above, I may just end up doing it alongside the group build to keep things fair

Mark

[Ian M]

Last time on this one. No Started kits. End of.
So can we get back to the subject at hand. Who will be joining the build.

[Guest]

I'm joining the Panther build. One Panther and one Jagdpanther if allowed.

[Mr Bowcat]

I'm in.

[Rbaker]

I'm in

[tr1ckey66]

I'll have to give this one a miss
Cheers
P

[Ian M]

So far then we have
Jens.
Bob aka Mr bowcat.
Steve (might need a reminder), Brodie
Richard aka Rbaker
Paul aka Beowolf
Tommy1dop
Colin col68
David aka Crumplezone
Robert aka robert1968 (dah).
Monica...?

Anyone I have not found in all the chit-chat?

[PaulTRose]

did we decide on a 'when' for this?

[Ian M]

I believe we agreed starting January 1 2018, can't remember if it was 6 or 12 months, I recon 6 months is enough to build a tank.....

[PaulTRose]

that works for me