Ultimate Panther/Jagdpanther Build

[Adrian Harris]

Well done with the manoeuvres

Just checked my crystal ball and I detect some DIY in your future

Adrian.

[michael hilton]

Hello Phil, hello Adrian, nope, a dash of 'Cif' and a soft cloth......you would never know I had been there. Her ladyship has only just noticed that I have moved the Jagd'.

[michael hilton]

There is a 'pause' in the building programme. I have decided to continue the Jagdpanther build over the Autumn/Winter period, the long dark nights and wet days are fast approaching. I need to spread the project build over the next six months or so.

Following my near disaster, when the hull slipped off the table lift, I recalled the advice I was given, to place a board under the hull. The following photographs show the process I adopted.....

[michael hilton]

Hull transfered to dinning room table......

[michael hilton]

Board from 3/4 ply, with timber battens screwed to the underside, to prevent slippage......

[michael hilton]

Nearly done.....

[michael hilton]

Safe and sound in Winter quarters......

[phil fitzpatrick]

Well done Mick
A lesson learnt is part of the saying,cant remember the rest.

I tell you what I am waiting to see Mick

Lots of hooks appearing on your dining room walls with nice rows of clean Tools
hanging from them
Regards
Phil

[Nick Farrugia]

Hi Mick
i will have to get one of those trolleys one day your build is coming on well .
all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[michael hilton]

Hello Nick, thanks for your post. I must say I am really enjoying this build, I have much more time with the Jagd'. The Comet build was somewhat rushed....so I am taking my time with tank......regards Mick.

[John Fitzsimons]

Hi Mick,

If you use a small scissor jack also to raise the hull off the boards and cannot get the jack under the hull just fit track width boards along the sides under the tracks to give clearance under the hull. Looks much more secure.

[michael hilton]

Hello John, thanks for your post. The Jagd' already looks more secure on the wider board, no more heart attacks. My motorcycle jack does fit under the tank, so all is well.

I am working outside on my 16mm garden railway at the moment, while the good weather lasts. Itching to get back to the tank though....

[michael hilton]

Ok, can't wait for the Autumn......I have started to arrange the parts needed for the upper hull. I expect to start assembling after the weekend. The weather here is awful.....thunder and lightening.....followed by heavy rain.

[michael hilton]

The only problem with 'bedroom' builds......is the lack of space.

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Mick,
Its Dry and not far from the kitchen
I hope we have just had the Autumn and Summer comes next.
Cheers
Phil