Ultimate Panther/Jagdpanther Build

[Armortek]

Hello Mick

There is only one special torsion pivot required. This must be fitted at the extreme front right hand side. It is needed there to clear the underside of the motor mounting flange. Either type can be used in any of the other locations.

Mark

[Nick Farrugia]

HI Mick
it looks like the great creator is watching over you my freind and he has spoken no presure on you mick good to see it starting to come together ,all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[michael hilton]

Thank you Mark, I will do as you say, (I thought someone had slipped me a low blow). The instructions are clear, I do tend to read the drawings, so when I could only see the one 'special', It confused me.

Hello Nick, nice bit of kit there....looking forward to your finishing touch.

Still got this silly grin on my face.......

Just an after thought.....I am using my 'sack truck' to move the hull into the garage for painting.

Mick.

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Mick
Nice to see your Hull taking shape,this one is going to get heavier quicker.
I think I will have to invest in a nice sack truck,to make the moving easier.
Cheers
Phil

[Nick Farrugia]

HI Mick
you make sure that you build on the ground floor with that one not like me i,m up stairs with the pz4 , i think you would need the floor strenthening .
all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[michael hilton]

Hello, made more progress on the hull. Firstly I must set the record straight , I owe the 'pickers and packers' at Armortek, an apology. I said in my last post that I had four torsion pivot specials, I was wrong. I did in fact have one torsion pivot special, and fifteen torsion pivots....sorry

The suspension has assembled very well. I read all the posts, and the instructions carefully. The actual build is straight forward. In particular the photograph and description by Steve Norris, was very helpful. I used one or two shims, at the most, on the suspension shaft/suspension arm.
The axles line up well, with slight variations...which I believe is acceptable.

Enjoying every moment....Mick

[michael hilton]

Thank you for all your replies....and encouragement....Mick

[phil fitzpatrick]

Nice work Mick,
Its nice when it all goes together after a bit of study and
you stand back and look at what you have acheived.
Cheers
Phil

[Nick Farrugia]

Nice one Mick
Those double torsion bars look great ,are they easy to adjust ,i,m sure i read someplace that it was mutch easier too do that . keep the pics coming all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, hello Nick, thank you for your comments. The tank is already heavy, I use my sack truck to move it between the workbench and garage, (spraybooth).
I have to say Nick, concering the suspension, that the 'shims' make it easy to adjust. I soon found the correct angle, so all is well.

Regards...Mick.

[michael hilton]

Hello everyone, I know you will all have seen this type of photo before.....it's all progress for me.
With the warmer weather arriving I can spray parts in the garage.

I have ordered my spray paints from the local 'accessories car parts shop'. They are very keen to be part of my new project, by ordering from a local paint supplier.
I have to provide the RAL number, the paint is then mixed and supplied in 400Ml spray cans. I have still not made an attempt, or ventured into the airbrush market. I guess this is the way forward when I reach the camo stage. However, there are many and various colours in the RAL range.

I have ordered spray paints in Dunkelgelb, Olivgrun, Rotbraun, and Elfenbein.

Regards....Mick

[John Fitzsimons]

Fast progress there. Love the smell of etch primer in the morning. Hope you are wearing a mask.

[michael hilton]

Hello John, Acid Etch8 does stink.
Yes, I have a good quality face mask, the garage doors are wide open, and a warm breeze is flowing through.
It's lovely day here in Mid-Wales.
Regards....Mick

[michael hilton]

Lovely day for spraying tank parts........ran out of UPol.....so has the accessories shop....have to wait until Monday.......damm.

[michael hilton]

Lovely day for spraying..... UPOL arrived this morning. Started on the rear deck......