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Hull fit solutions...
I mentioned previously that there were some fit issues between the upper and lower hull. The upper hull is a very big piece of plastic and is prone to warp because of its size. This causes the two upper hull sides to flex outward as the upper hull relaxes and results in a gap between the hull sides and the rear hull.
Ordinarily I'd simply glue the hull side to the rear hull - job done. But in this case, because the upper hull needs to be removable for repairs to the RC etc, I had to come up with another solution...
I decided to use small magnets and scratch build some brackets from spare parts. I had some left over spare wheels and exhausts that would fit the bill nicely...
The magnets fit exactly into the wheel axel tubes. These were removed from the wheels and one placed on the hull side with the other mounts onto the bracket modified from the spare exhausts.
Here are the parts prepped...
Here are the magnets in place. First the rear hull...
And the hull sides (apologies for the camera shake)...
And finally, the completed fully-fitted hull. No gaps and, importantly, the hull remains removable.
This is a small but important update as this completes the 'business end' of this build. From here on in it's all about adding detail and finishing.
The next episode involves fitting the fenders and rear stowage bins. I am now back at work (and have been for the past 3 weeks) so bench time has been considerably restricted. This 'slow build' just got slower!
I have some holiday in June hopefully I can get the Panther finished and move on to the figures.
Till next time...
PaulComment
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HI Paul well I just love your idea of the magnets as its SNAP as I have bought a load of magnets to fit in tiger to hold down the deck so its great minds think alike an this tank is gonna be awesome when its done an I bet you will have it out on an assult course watchin it go over the obtickles an havin great fun like I did with both my tigers great stuff
chrisComment
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It can be found here
It’s the model with LEDs (I think you’ve probably seen it before). It’s the 22” kit 1/48 scale
Cheers
PaulComment
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Great idea and nicely carried out Paul.Comment
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An outstanding update. Look forward to seeing the bins on the rear.Comment
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HI Paul what happening on the panzer ? as ive been wondering
chrisComment
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Panther detailing update...
Here's a quick update of where the Panther is at the moment.
I've managed to secure the fenders to the hull (which turned into a major undertaking). Some minor repairs to the Zimm were necessary after this but nothing too drastic.
Also seen in this shot is the right-hand tool stowage racks and jack block holder. All of these items are yet to be glued in place.
I also applied Zimmerit to the rear stowage bins and set about damaging the right-hand bin in line with my references.
Note: the Zimm isn't quite finished on the left- hand bin.
Also, seen in this shot is the tool stowage rack and the gun cleaning rod tube. Again, these are not glued in place yet.
A closer shot of the damaged stowage bin...
And finally a shot of the gun crutch which has been glued in place.
You may remember that this required repair as some of the links came apart. This was sorted before fixing.
Another small addition is the mesh screens to the radiator grills (just seen in the background).
I'm trying my best to finish this before July (as I'd like to take part in the BoB Group build). That said, I don't want to rush this build. I've invested way too many hours already to fall on the home straight!
Hope you like the progress.
Cheers
PComment
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LOOKS GREAT Paul nothin be able to stand against him when it gets rollin
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