panther build.. at last!

yves mouton · Post by **yves mouton** » Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:39 pm

Hello,

Simon and Stephen i have a double vision
regards Yves

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 2:54 am

Nice details Simon, more amazing as you progress. I think you should paint the hull too, I'm not a fan of the bare primer for a combat tank. I like your camo pattern much better, but that is just me! But it definately looks the part as made up from spare, surplus and combat salvaged parts! Your weathering is the best! Keep progressing and posting pics!
Kind regards,
Bob

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:11 pm

hi robert, thanks for the reply, this build has kept me guessing too, the look is just different, not correct at all, i will tone it down at the end and see how it looks. regards simon.

Luca Fossa · Post by **Luca Fossa** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:29 am

Excellent finishing Simon, as we are used to see

Marcel de Groene · Post by **Marcel de Groene** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:44 pm

simon_manning wrote:more deletes

Were those the unscensored pics...

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:47 pm

thanks for looking, the tracks are on at last for a short run to the tank fest at bovington, and then the list of jobs and parts to finish, regards simon.

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:01 pm

Hi Simon

One wild paint job but boy it looks good! A 'one of a kind' beauty. Not to get ahead of your current project but is the Jagdpanther next on the list? Would love to see what you do with that one!

have fun at Tank Fest. Wish I was there.

Best regards
Tim

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:27 pm

Simon.
Thats one cool looking Panther, Looking forward to seeing the finished item at the open day.
Have a great day at Tank fest.
Regards
Steve

Luca Fossa · Post by **Luca Fossa** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:53 am

If only i could be there

John Fitzsimons · Post by **John Fitzsimons** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:40 am

Looks great. Real show stopper. Wish I could get to tankfest. Hope I can get to openday at least.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:23 pm

here's the slow progress on the cupola, tims interior went in lovely, more work on the periscopes and hatch workings, regards simon.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:19 pm

its been a year now since i started the panther, dos'nt time fly!, the cupola insert realy makes the differance to this part, the painting and weathering goes on, now to make start on the loaders hatch. regards simon.

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:04 pm

Simon,
Wow incredible details my friend. Your weathering and rust treatment is the best I've seen. I like the chalk markings on the hull, very authentic. Great looking model, very convincing "one of the last ones made".
Best regards,
Bob

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:24 am

Hi Simon, this is a one off fantastic build, as Bob said love the chalk markings on the oxide primer, this one will stand out in a sea of Panthers, hope to see it at the open day
regards
Jeff

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:36 pm

rear hatch, not perfect but it does work, the real thing sits on an angled bracket so it stays horizontal when opening and closing, if i can work out how to machine these parts i will improve it, a small mill is required or access to one. thanks robert and jeff for the positive input, regards simon.

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