Ultimate Panther/Jagdpanther Build

[simon_manning]

WELL DONE MICHAEL MORE PROGRESS, I MAKE TIME EVERY DAY JUST TO DO SOMETHING ON MY TANK,EVEN IF ITS JUST TEN MINUETS, ITS SURPRISING HOW QUICKLY THEY COME TOGETHER, KEEP IT UP, REGARDS SIMON MANNING

[michael hilton]

Hello Simon, thank you for your post. I am enjoying this build, and trying to take your advice. Just finished reading and following your Panther build....unbelieveable....a show stopper if ever there was one. There is plenty of inspiration to tempt those new to these 1:6 tanks. Easily the most friendly and helpful Forum I have been on....Mick

[michael hilton]

Trying the photobucket system for posting photo's

[michael hilton]

Big session this week.....I have reached that moment in the build, when I have to consider the weight of the model. The road wheels, sprockets and idlers are fast approaching the trial 'fit'.
So, as the amount of working space available is somewhat limited I have to rearrange my work station. The other problem will be a physical one....my ability to lift heavy weights is limited....
Therefore, I will transfer the Comet to ground level, and move my table lift into the workroom. I can then move the Panther/Jagd onto the table lift.
Now I know Forum readers will tut tut, and question my state of mind....however, I felt the need to set this process out. Photo's to follow. For those interested, these problems do require some careful thought.....
I enjoyed posting that.....cleared my mind.....Mick

[michael hilton]

This is the very limited area available....

[michael hilton]

More spraying in the cold garage....

[michael hilton]

Fitted dummy studs and bearings....

[Kent Wiik]

Hi Michael,

Nice and speedy progress on your build, keep the photos coming.

One tiny thing...
Sorry to say this but your lift bosses front/rear is mounted inside out.
Pardon me for not notice it earlier.





Early in my Panther saga I mentioned they as it is so easy get them wrong (you are not the first one... )

http://www.armortek.co.uk/Forum3b/viewt ... =10&t=1121
(scroll down a bit)

Kind regards
Kent

[michael hilton]

Thanks Kent, I can change them around. I like posting photographs....it enables other builders to scan my build and spot my mistakes. I did this with the Comet.....it worked well......

[Nick Farrugia]

Hi mick
making steady progress good to see it coming together , kent has a great eye for detail not just on the panther he helped me out ,and came to the rescue on numerous accations. keep up the good work i am enjoying the build.
best wishes to you ,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[michael hilton]

Hello Nick, thank you for your post. It is very helpful to post photographs, as you know the Forum members soon spot mistakes.
Here is the 'key' I made to seat the hub caps, courtesy of Paul Morris. Brass off-cut.

[John Fitzsimons]

Hi Michael. Coming along great. I know what you mean about weight and space. I made up a platform for storage of second tank while snother on the lift. Just got a small pallet and fitted castors. Works really well for storage and makes it easy to move out of the way.

[michael hilton]

Hello John,yes, I have been having a 'move around', I need to be able to access both sides of the tank now. the 'big move' is scheduled for tomorrow. I have cleared the decks in the small bedroom.....so it's all systems go. My wife will be attending the local day centre,....so, my chance to move the table lift, no one to hear me swear.
I have reset the 'lift' bosses in the correct position.
John, you are making a fine job for Padge....I follow your rebuild....very nice work.
I do not think I would have your patience....
I hope to post one or two photo' tomorrow.......Mick

[John Fitzsimons]

Thanks for the comments on Padges tank. Photos are a bit behind. We have a military festival at beginning of June and would like to have it running by then so working flat out and little time for photos. I hope to have the tank fully base coated at the weekend and will post some photos.

[michael hilton]

The big 'move' has begun.....1000hrs