Ultimate Panther/Jagdpanther Build

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, thank you for your comments......The drive sprocket/taper lock installation went without a hitch. Once I realised that I had fitted the roller back to front, it was a doddle. I really am enjoying this build, so much better when there is no pressure to complete it. I cannot speak to highly about the quality of these kits.....Mick

[Nick Farrugia]

HI Mick
congratulations from me as well, i will be joining the grandad club very soon
The build is coming on nicely, we live and learn mick , so dont worry about the little glitches , it does happen from time to time . Well done so far keep the pics coming .
best wishes ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[John Fitzsimons]

Glad to see you getting so much pleasure from building the kit. It's going together fast. You will need a nice display area. I like to just sit back and look at the models somtimes. Love the scale. I agree, great work from armortek on these kits.

[michael hilton]

Thank you for all your replies lads, I can see my bank account dwindling with those two twins. My eldest granddaughter married last month.....Kerr ching £££££.
I am pleased with the sprocket fitting, it all assembled very well. I have been giving the rear deck and back plate some thought. I think it is time I ventured into some upgrades. I have already received some Steve Winstone parts, mudguards,working M/G, rear light and reflector etc,. I was thinking of moving the 'tools' to the rear, for a cleaner line, and probably, easier camouflage painting. Anyway, all this keeps the grey cells moving.....Mick.

[michael hilton]

Hello everybody....sprockets fitted.....guess what the next job is.....go on have a guess....... just have a guess.....

[phil fitzpatrick]

Open them box's to see whats in em
Oh and dont forget to have a good read of the instructions
Regards
Phil

[John Fitzsimons]

I'm guessing tracks. If so pot the rubber gloves on. They wreck your hands. I give them a good vlean and then a paint job.

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil,Hello John, rubber glove time again....I quite like assembling the tracks, try it late in the evening.....zzzzzz.
My other half persuaded me that an 'awayday' was needed, so, as the sun shone, we spent the day at...... Barmouth......

[michael hilton]

Suddenly realized.....the hull was still up on 'blocks'. What a weight...at long last managed to remove said 'blocks' and install the motorcycle jack...phew!

[michael hilton]

Spent some time assembling tank tracks......

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Mick
Nice big wide tracks on the Panther,any blood on them yet
Regards
Phil

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, no blood yet...it's a good job I wear rubber gloves.....very mucky, these tracks. I had forgotten just how long it takes to assemble them.
The guy in the 'Pound Shop' gives me a strange look when I ask......yet again, for a packet of rubber gloves, can't imagine why .....regards Mick

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Mick
The T34 were lovely,only needed a light wash
The Panzer 111 track links were really dirty so I washed them in the sink with a washing
up water made up with some bleach and fairy liquid and used a little scrubbing brush.
I let them drain and then gave them a quick dry in the oven for ten minutes Gas Mark 3
(The Wife will know)
My navy blue T shirt had pink spots on after that,I think I might have caught something.
Keep grafting Mick
Regards
Phil

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, I had thought about cleaning the tracks.....however I really like the natural colour they are cast in....so I will leave well alone. I have decided to assemble thirty track links, at a time.....it's about all I can manage, before nodding off. Still no blood yet, I must be getting the hang off it. I am taking extra care....I am on 'Warfarin'
Watching your build with great interest Phil....the T34 looks great, Regards.....Mick.

[Nick Farrugia]

HI Mick
good to see your progres tracks are going together well by the sound of it keep the pics coming always good to see .All the best ,,,,,,,,,,,nick