21st Panzer Division Pz.Kpfw III Ausf M Build

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:03 pm

Hi Paul,

That looks great

but only one photo you tease

Thanks Ant

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:41 pm

Hi Ant and fellow builders.
A little bit more progress on Ants Panzer 111. after a change of mind on what we were doing here are a couple of shots of Ants new turret mounted smoke dichargers.
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And fitted on the turret with the new barrel in place.
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Three pics this time Ant

well on the way now mate.
Cheers Paul

Paul's Tank Workshop pjtigerman@aol.com 01524 720977

David Da Costa · Post by **David Da Costa** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 6:48 pm

Paul, what paint are you using?

Regards

David

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:07 pm

Hi David.
I use the same metal primer as most other builders on the forum Upol acid 8 etch primer in a spray can its very good then a standard primer over the top of that, the dark yellow colour is a filler primer that i use just for the colour as i find it gives a good base for the correct shade over the top, also if i may a little trick i use

is to prime the whole tank or whatever with the darker shade i.e. the yellow primer then the correct lighter shade sprayed from above...as this is where the light would come from this method gives you a pre set shadow on the vehicle before you even start any detail work.
Cheers Paul

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Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:57 pm

Paul great looking turret details, its looking fantastic. I thought it was a real P3 turret at first, the welds looks so realistic.

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:33 pm

Hi Paul,

The smoke dischargers look great as does the re-profiled barrel

. A big improvement. I agree the welds are superb too

Thanks Ant

clive Lockwood · Post by **clive Lockwood** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 11:03 pm

Coming along nicely now, bet you cant wait for it to be finished Ant, I've allmost got the chassis finished but I have'nt even opened the turret box yet thats how far i am lol, really looking forward to seeing the finished paintwork on yours though, you just know its going to be superb .
clive.

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:38 pm

Hi fellas.
Last few bits coming together now, I made the aerial today and got it fitted.
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The main body is brass with a 6 mm thread to go into the aerial base, I tighted the threaded part just enough so that when the aerial is upright it stays there but there is just enough play to allow you to lower it into the tray without fear OF BENDING IT ANT

Antony has bought Clives excellent towing eyes so today I finaly got the tow ropes fitted as well.
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Clives starter plate in place.
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Got the animatronic tank comander fitted into his bracket as well, thing is Ant by the time he had been in and out a few times and I then cut his legs off to stop them getting trapped in your final function

he is a little bit out of sink...but i think I will let you set him up don't want you to feel left out mate

So last but not least a couple of pics with the top on for Antony.
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Paint time next mate

Cheers for now Paul

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:50 pm

Hi Paul,

What can I say. It's really looking absolutely superb mate

It's all come together at once. Quality job Paul.

Thanks for the photo's, it's been one of those days that you don't want to end.

Thanks Ant

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:10 am

Hi Paul

Great work. It will be neat to see a DAK PIII. Fun to watch the progress.Keep the photos coming.

Best regards
Tim

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:46 pm

Hi Fellas.
Bit more progress.
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Everything is in place now and the paint starting to come together,

Ran the tank round the garden this evening to get a better idea of the colours in natural light, just a pointer for all fellow builders with the speaker placed between the motors at the front of the tank you get a noticeable vibration from the two front hatches! you don't hear it when the tank is moving due to the engine rev noise but when you stop you notice it...ideas anyone?
Fitted the amount of tracks recomended and had to take two out each side and found in my opinion the tracks need to be run fairly tight.
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Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:54 pm

Hi Paul,

I'm on the case now. Great photo's

. It's looking better all the time. If anyone has any photo's of DAK 21st Pz Dv Pz III's I'd be interested

Thanks Ant

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:07 pm

Hi Paul its great to see another PZIII take shape, and its looking good, Antony should be well pleased with it
regards
Jeff

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:11 pm

Hi Jeffrey.

Cheers for that, and thank you again for your help with the smoke candle rack.
All the best Paul

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:34 pm

Hi Paul,

You have a few e-mails mate and look what I found:

The first & only Ausf M with Bosch headlights in Afrika I have seen. So mine is going to be number 6 too

Thanks Ant