Loaders hatch detail

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:06 am

Hi all

I attempted a functional loaders hatch. The connecting, actuating bars are not made yet but all seems to function well. At least I was finally able to zimmerit the hatch! very happy about that.

Also scratch built a gertsack bracket.

Regards

Tim

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:33 pm

Tim,
Looks even better now that it is mounted on your tank. Great work as always!

Marcel de Groene · Post by **Marcel de Groene** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:03 pm

Hello Tim,

Do you have drawings or a plan for the loaders hatch. Looks realy awesome.

Fabrice Le Roux · Post by **Fabrice Le Roux** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:03 pm

Tim,
Super job

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If you wanted to "gild the lily" you might consider running a .2mm tech pen line round the inside angle of the hatch rim to represent the Gummiring (rubber ring seal). Some drawings just show the groove it sat in.
Even when they gave up with deep-fording kits, there remained the fear and horror of gas attack, so good seals on the hatches were of interest to the crews.
cheers, Fabrice

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:54 pm

Tim.
Great looking hatch details, i will put it on my "To Do" list.
Regards
Steve

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:45 pm

Lovely detail parts once again Tim.

Gummiring (rubber ring seal).

If they fitted a rubber bearing, would it be a Gummi Bear Ring

(Sorry, had a tooth out on Friday - think I'm still delirious

Adrian.

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:41 am

Hi Everyone

The one thing I regret on this hatch and would do differently now is to remake the swing-arm to the correct angle. On a real Panther, it is parallel with the deck. One of the many things I compromised on during this project.

Hi Marcel, no drawings, but a real one to measure and photograph. I've thought about making a whole new, functioning assembly for this part of the Panther but have been so busy with other things. I'm not very good at working on more then one thing at a time.

Fabrice, good thought on the 'o' ring groove. I didn't have a lathe when I shaped the inner bevel. It was done on a disc sander.

best regards
Tim

John Fitzsimons · Post by **John Fitzsimons** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:06 pm

Inspiration as usual. How many tanks are you working on.

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 6:57 pm

Hi John

The Panther was finished 2+ years ago. Right now I am only working on the Panzer IV and the Tiger 1. Once the Panzer IV's turret is detailed and it is ready for camo, I will set it aside and focus solely on the Tiger I. Not sure what will come after that but here's what I have on the floor and in the cabinets. Most likely the Stug III conversion or the Jagdpanzer IV (L70) is next up.

taken today

kindest regards
Tim

Brian Leach · Post by **Brian Leach** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:19 pm

Tim,

When you finish these beauties, you will have enough firepower to conquer Kalifornia

Nice photos/work. It is even more impressive with them all togather.

Thanks, again, for sharing.

John Fitzsimons · Post by **John Fitzsimons** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:31 pm

Very impressive collection. Inspired to push on with my Tiger.

Bodo Langbehn · Post by **Bodo Langbehn** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:09 pm

Hi Marcel

here is my version from the loaders hatch built for a Panther A.
If you want I could give you the main dimensions.
The seal ring isn`t installed.

Bodo

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:31 pm

great posts, great photos, quality building! nice collection of armour. regards simon manning.

Kent Wiik · Post by **Kent Wiik** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:37 pm

Brian Leach wrote:When you finish these beauties, you will have enough firepower to conquer Kalifornia

When you finish these beauties, you will have enough firepower to conquer Mexico!

Oh my friend do I love them all, museum quality in its purest form.
Thanks for having you among us in this hobby my friend!

Bodo//

You are the man! I am not worthy this hobby...

Cheers
Kent

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:45 pm

Bodo,
When i saw your photo i thought it was a real Panther !
Very impressive.
Regards
Steve