Ultimate Panther/Jagdpanther Build

[michael hilton]

Well, would you believe it......my son and his partner are arriving tomorrow, for a weekend visit. Consequently, I am 'instructed' to clear the second bedroom.....you know, the one that holds all my tank bits.......women Only joking!!!!!

[phil fitzpatrick]

Sorry to hear your news Mick
Have you had to clear the dining room table aswell
Hope you soon have it back how you like it.
Have a nice weekend.
Cheers
Phil

[John Fitzsimons]

Loose the bed. I expect to me moved out soon as well. Taking up 3 rooms and a shed with my stuff.

[michael hilton]

Thank you for your replies Phil and John. The problems arise when I try to move my tank bits back into the spare bedroom, having cleared it.
Slowly making progress on the Jag'd. I am trying to add as many bits and bobs as I go along. These are the bump stops on the rear deck


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[Steve Lewington]

Hi Michael

I have a room just like yours mine has been renamed and is now known as dad`s study or the library.
For me this works very well as you have to be a member to enter no girls allowed unless they are bringing gifts (cup of tea and a biscuit ) and the only members are my 4 year old grandson Shorty and myself heaven.
Try telling this to your dear wife but ensure you stay out of range of her throwing arm lol.
I have very much enjoyed following your build posts thank you for all the photos.
Good luck with the move.

All the very best

Steve

[michael hilton]

Hello Steve, and thank you for your post. Life is a compromise in our home.....after fifty six years there is no other way.....fun....stress.....fun......stress, and so on.
I have agreed to remain in the 'third bedroom', I think this is a successful outcome......or not, we will see how things go.
It looks like you have a fine arrangement Steve. Best wishes, Mick.


I think I am turning into 'Alice' in Wonderland..........my room is getting smaller

[Nick Farrugia]

Hi Mick
your build is looking very good i like the periscopes you have done they look great ,i,m in the same boat as you i have been evicted from the spare bedroom as well only i have no where else to go at the moment so keep the pics coming its good to see it coming together all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[michael hilton]

Thank you for the reply Nick. I am trying to add some 'upgrades' as it were. I have to keep within my limitations, really enjoying this Jagdpanther......Mick

[michael hilton]

Having a go at modelling the drivers periscope from brass. I will solder the top/sides to the lower plate......then shape a piece of perspex for the scope.....

[michael hilton]

Still cannot get the hang of multiple posts.

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Mick
Nice to see you having a go at making some of your own details,
keep the pic's coming.
Cheers
Phil

[simon_manning]

getting stuck in there michael, its hard to resist a part when you know you can improve it. i did my periscope aswell, keep up the good work , regards simon manning.

[michael hilton]

Thank you for your replies Phil and Simon. I am using brass plate and trying to improve my soldering skills.
Photo's not taken in order of construction. Really must get the hang of multiple posting.

[michael hilton]

I have used car repair 'resin' to replicate the periscope lens.

[michael hilton]

Drivers optic ready to fit in the glacis plate.