Tamiya 1/35 Panzer 111.

[BattleshipBob]

And i thought i was a nerd Steve lol

I did have the set of panzer tract books on the pz 111 but recently sold them.

[BattleshipBob]

Been selling a lot of books, not StuG ones!!

[BigGreg]

If I may?.... chair pulled...looking forward to this.. ;-)

[JR]

Looks like a good start JR, I didn't see Mr. T in the audience so you are on your own concerning that gap. In looking further, if I were the engineer designing this tank I would want that outer plate on the final drive to be one piece and not two with a visible line running through it. Just my humble opinion Sir. Rick H.

Hi Rick, yes I agree, if I'd taken that pin off it might well for more closely.
No sign of Mr T , think he is grinding up some concoction or other , hopefully he might make a appearance later.

I wouldnt worry too much about the struts on the front faced armour unless you know the Fgst number and whether it was made by MAN, MNH, Daimler, Alkett, Henshell, or Miang of the Panzer Ausf L that you exactly want to build. I suspect there would have been both variants on the Russian battlefield in 1942.

The first production models from April/May 1942 up to June 1942 would have been Option A. June 1942 onwards would have been Option B.

The only thing right about the sprocket plate is that it is the right shape. There should be no line and its missing about 20 rivets and nut heads. If you want to scratch a replacement let me know and I will send you the picture of it.

I knew I could rely upon you Steve, thanks . Yes please send the picture I have some rivets and bolt heads .:surprised:

And i thought i was a nerd Steve lol

I did have the set of panzer tract books on the pz 111 but recently sold them.

See Bob there is life other than StuGs and 4BO. Pity about not having the books , I shall have to rely on Steve then, and search the web. Couldn't see you selling a StuG book

If I may?.... chair pulled...looking forward to this.. ;-)

Hi Greg, of course mate , normal seat has been reserved , ask Mr Jones to show you to your seat , row 2, near Jim .

Thanks for the help and support . More no doubt tomorroew :smiling:
John .

[SimonT]

Morning John, sorry for being tardy, only just come across this :smiling4:

I have this very kit in the part constructed pile - started enthusiastically as usual then got diverted by something more interesting but will get back to it eventually

Are you not feeling well? It isn't Russian

That part you show with the diagonal gap is just the backplate for the final drive

no there shouldn't really be such a gap but don't worry too much as there is a final drive housing that fits over the top - just try and reduce the gap and step as much as possible to get a flat surface for the drive to sit on

(I suspect the final drive housing is the detail that Steve is referring to)


this is nicked from someone else's build as mine is downstairs and I am still lazing in bed!

as you can see it will need a skim of filler around the edges to get rid of the gaps

Have a look at this chaps build vid Ausf L

[Steve Jones]

My apologies. Left out the word "holes". Should read - There should be no line and its missing about 20 rivets and nut heads holes. Like Mr T says it will all be covered over by the housing but you know what us detailers are like. Cant sleep unless we know all hidden detailing has been done :smiling5: :smiling2: :thumb2:

Here is the plan view

[JR]

Morning John, sorry for being tardy, only just come across this :smiling4:

I have this very kit in the part constructed pile - started enthusiastically as usual then got diverted by something more interesting but will get back to it eventually

Are you not feeling well? It isn't Russian

That part you show with the diagonal gap is just the backplate for the final drive

no there shouldn't really be such a gap but don't worry too much as there is a final drive housing that fits over the top - just try and reduce the gap and step as much as possible to get a flat surface for the drive to sit on

(I suspect the final drive housing is the detail that Steve is referring to)

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this is nicked from someone else's build as mine is downstairs and I am still lazing in bed!

as you can see it will need a skim of filler around the edges to get rid of the gaps

Have a look at this chaps build vid Ausf L

Feeling ok thanks :smiling5:just wanted something that I could use the Fruils on .
It's only me that lies in bed Simon :smiling3: always thought you slept in the chair or hanging from the ceiling ! :surprised:Thank you for the information.

My apologies. Left out the word "holes". Should read - There should be no line and its missing about 20 rivets and nut heads holes. Like Mr T says it will all be covered over by the housing but you know what us detailers are like. Cant sleep unless we know all hidden detailing has been done :smiling5: :smiling2: :thumb2:

Here is the plan view

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Are you MAD ?--------------- you expect me to do this AND then cover it up !
Steve your Completely MAD . :smiling::smiling::smiling::smiling: but I like you :thumb2:
Any more of these utterly ridiculous ideas that you have to send me over the edge and you will be sent home ! I shall have words with Mrs Jones .

[Guest]

I shall have words with Mrs Jones .

[JR]

Greetings from a some what dullish weather day here at Race Towers.:disappointed2:

More modeling this afternoon.


Those lines allover the base are bits of fern !


A joy to build, things fit, there is no flash, holes that are open.



Decided to make those locking things, not the best, but scrachery at this level is hard !


Some lovely wheels, :flushed:, going to paint these off the model, mainly to attempt the black where required.

Thant's it for today, C & C welcome.
Thanks for looking in.

John.

[Mini Me]

Well, that is sorted and we had entertainment to boot thanks to Jakko. Rick H.

[Guest]

Nice work John and good to see that the you're not going to go as completely insane as the Steves and Simons of this world (re the drive plate). I have a Tamiya PZ II in the stash that I'm tempted towards.

[BattleshipBob]

John

Photo of the L at the tank museum

Looks like type A to me

Just been woken with smelling salts after you mentioned selling StuG books:upside:

[adt70hk]

John

Sorry for being late to the party!! Is looks like I might just squeeze in the door given how busy it is already!!!

Looking good so far and I'll be keeping and eye on this.

ATB

Andrew

[scottie3158]

John,
My apologies mate don't know how I missed this up till now. Chair pulled up with he rabble. Your off to a great start.

[Si Benson]

Evening John,
Good to see the Kit going together nicely. The detail looks good:thumb2:
Good old Tamiya :blow-kiss: