panther build.. at last!

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:46 pm

After 3 years of owning the panther i am at last making a start on it.
This is how it came to me, the suspension has been fittted and what a beautiful job the lst owner had done. i will have to take it apart to prime both the hull and the running gear. i hope this build generates some feedback, regards simon manning

David Da Costa · Post by **David Da Costa** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:05 am

Look forward to watching the build Simon.

Can't wait until next year when I will get my Panther

Regards

David

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 4:50 am

Hi Simon

and another one of your masterpieces begins! Can't wait to see what you do with this one. Will it be an Ardennes KG Peiper Panther to go with your Tiger II??

Kindest regards
Tim

chris fry · Post by **chris fry** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:07 am

hello Simon,

i think i know what the colour scheme is going to be :Simon:!!!!, hope i am correct as it will be very different, that should get the tongues wagging,

all the best, chris.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:40 am

hi tim, if it turns out half as good as yours i will be pleased,one of the forum members sent me some e-mail pictures of a panther built by robert doeep,i think thats the right spelling,of his panther build, stunning is the only word to use,i fancy doing that look,or a leopard camo design from the eastern front i've seen in a book,thanks david for posting, the panther is a cracking kit and you will like it when it arrives,the panther seems small after the kingtiger espceically when lifting is required, many thanks simon.

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 1:59 pm

Hi Simon.
Looking forward to seeing your Panther develop on my screen, I have just managed to get hold of one as well . . . and its mine all mine ha ha it will make a change to do one for myself {I know what you mean now Lee} ha ha.
Cheers Paul.

leesellars · Post by **leesellars** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:11 pm

Hello Chaps

Lee

Bodo Langbehn · Post by **Bodo Langbehn** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:42 pm

Hi Simon,

I would like to see your Panther in the really great version which you mean!!

Regards, Bodo

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:48 pm

thanks bodo for sending me the pictures ,it still remains the most interesting i've seen and would look good in 1/6 scale, regards simon.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:26 pm

Deja Vu dismantling the Panther for some primer coverage on all of the joints and all the bolts replaced, with a little bit of grease, Primed and painted all the wheels. The fit of the kit is very nice and goes together well, not much else to add at the moment.

Regards

Simon

Stewart Ashton · Post by **Stewart Ashton** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:46 pm

Simon its going to be another special

Regards Stewart

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:21 pm

Simon,
your garage looks like an Armortek warehouse. I count 6 tanks including the panther. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the Panther. Your King Tiger is absolutely stunning, among the best builds I've seen. Keep up posted. Kind regards,
Bob

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:22 pm

Panther progress, all the hull is in primer and moved onto a new table. I have fitted the front mud guards, as I found they would be very difficult to install after the gear drive housings and sprockets are attached.

Regards

Simon Manning

David Gray · Post by **David Gray** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:43 pm

looking forward to seeing your panther Simon if it turns out like your king Tiger it will look stunning .

see what you mean about what the previous owner has done with the suspenion
regards Dave gray

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:26 pm

complete new tool racks made, working clamps and c-shackles, i looked at a lot of photos to try and work out the spacing between tools, and what went were, the panther has plenty going on , welds to add and texture,thanks for looking simon manning.