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Hello,

Simon and Stephen i have a double vision
regards Yves

Nice details Simon, more amazing as you progress. I think you should paint the hull too, I'm not a fan of the bare primer for a combat tank. I like your camo pattern much better, but that is just me! But it definately looks the part as made up from spare, surplus and combat salvaged parts! Your weathering is the best! Keep progressing and posting pics!
Kind regards,
Bob

hi robert, thanks for the reply, this build has kept me guessing too, the look is just different, not correct at all, i will tone it down at the end and see how it looks. regards simon.

Excellent finishing Simon, as we are used to see

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Were those the unscensored pics...

thanks for looking, the tracks are on at last for a short run to the tank fest at bovington, and then the list of jobs and parts to finish, regards simon.

Hi Simon

One wild paint job but boy it looks good! A 'one of a kind' beauty. Not to get ahead of your current project but is the Jagdpanther next on the list? Would love to see what you do with that one!

have fun at Tank Fest. Wish I was there.

Best regards
Tim

Simon.
Thats one cool looking Panther, Looking forward to seeing the finished item at the open day.
Have a great day at Tank fest.
Regards
Steve

If only i could be there

Looks great. Real show stopper. Wish I could get to tankfest. Hope I can get to openday at least.

here's the slow progress on the cupola, tims interior went in lovely, more work on the periscopes and hatch workings, regards simon.

its been a year now since i started the panther, dos'nt time fly!, the cupola insert realy makes the differance to this part, the painting and weathering goes on, now to make start on the loaders hatch. regards simon.

Simon,
Wow incredible details my friend. Your weathering and rust treatment is the best I've seen. I like the chalk markings on the hull, very authentic. Great looking model, very convincing "one of the last ones made".
Best regards,
Bob

Hi Simon, this is a one off fantastic build, as Bob said love the chalk markings on the oxide primer, this one will stand out in a sea of Panthers, hope to see it at the open day
regards
Jeff

rear hatch, not perfect but it does work, the real thing sits on an angled bracket so it stays horizontal when opening and closing, if i can work out how to machine these parts i will improve it, a small mill is required or access to one. thanks robert and jeff for the positive input, regards simon.