Panther deck detailing

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:33 am

Since I'm waiting on my deck parts, I decided to tackle the side fenders. I drilled the brackets, made sectioned fenders and new fasteners that match the ones I used in my front fenders.

I haven't made the center bracket yet so the parts are just sitting in position in these photos. The fenders are made out of a thinner brass so I can bend them up a bit later on. I will add the welds between the sections next and get them in primer.

Tim

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:32 pm

Tim,

This is one very nice looking Panther with lots of eye catching detail. Keep the photos coming.

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:21 pm

Very nice addition Tim. A couble bashes here and there would be great! Looking awesome!
Bob

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:05 am

Thanks Bob and Allan

Bob, I'm stalling as long as possible so I can use your camo as an example to look at when I attempt mine.

I painted the base coat on the left fender and finished most of the work on the right one. I also thought it'd be a good time to show Steve Winstone's AWESOME lights. Not great pictures in broad daylight, but boy they look good in the evening.

I'm starting to feel like I'm on the home stretch!

Tim

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:38 pm

Hi Tim
Serriously COOOOOL

Derek

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:15 am

Best Panther by far Tim . Bring on the camo !!! Dale

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:25 am

Tim,
Absolutely stunning job! The details are amazing. You even drilled the holes in the side fender mounts! I really do think you should stop now though - its going to take me three more years to catch up!

You're kinda freekin me out with the wire stand though! I'm going to have to get you a hydraulic table for Christmas???

I can't bear the thought of that thing falling off again!

I would love for you to model your camo off mine! What a compliment! Stay tuned I'm getting real close to air brushing er! As soon as the zimmerit is done...
Bob

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:05 pm

very nice work great to see some quality photos aswell,keep them coming simon manning

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:38 pm

Thank you all for the nice words.

Still waiting for deck castings. Real work has gotten in the way.

In the mean time, I did some small things. I still need to add welds around the several items but mostly there. Still need to make the hatch hinges too.

Regards

Tim

Pierluigi Patri · Post by **Pierluigi Patri** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:12 am

These are truly beautiful macro-pictures, they give a perfect idea about the detail's accuracy.
My compliments for the pictures ... and for your work

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:12 pm

very nice workmanship,a treat to look at

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:01 am

I have to echo Simon and Pierluigi's comment about the close ups! They are great Tim. What camera do you use? I have a new 8 Mega-pixel Kodak that I'm really dissapointed with - as far as close ups go.

Great work on the rear deck. Keep the details coming.
Bob

Kent Wiik · Post by **Kent Wiik** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:19 am

Here comes another echo...

Awesome, truly awesome and something to get inspired from.
As I said before - The finest 1:6th Panther in the world!

Keep the photos coming
Cheers
Kent

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:58 pm

Thank you all for the words of encouragement.

Bob, I think your pictures are equal to mine. It's all about good lighting.

For those who are interested, here is the underside of my Driver's hatch showing the spring I made to simulate the hatch assist spring action. Not the prettiest thing but again, you do not see it from the exterior.

It's just a small piece of existing spring cut down to a few coils. One end is bent to wrap around the arm and the other is bent to sit against the ceiling.

Hope that helps

Tim

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:14 pm

Hi Everyone

Some progress finally made. The intake and exhaust guard parts are molded and several sets have been cast. Here they are mounted. Grills are not yet mounted(obviously) A few minor touches/welds and handles on the engine hatch vents still to do but I couldn't wait to get these parts on.

Tim