Panel filler and weld lines.

William J. Kaiser · Post by **William J. Kaiser** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:38 pm

Since I finaly got everything to fit together on my JP things have been going along very well. So now I have a few questions. I know this should be in the JP secion but way more Panthers have been finished. What are you using to fill in the gaps left where the side slots and front/rear tabs meet? Keep in mind I am in the US so I will need something available here. How are you making the weld lines? They really make the tanks look great. Last, can someone tell me where and what type/brand of batteries they are using? I have found some 18amp but no 20amp like Armortek says to get. Thank You, Bill

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:05 pm

HI Bill,

Congratulations on your Jagdpanther!

My welds are not the best example but I have seen very successful welds on many builds using either a two-part body filler (IE Bondo) or a two part epoxy putty such as Milliput or Epoxy sculpt. Dale's Sherman is a great example of the first choice as it is still in bare metal with his welds clearly visible. http://www.armortek.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=961

I tried using the Epoxy sculpt on mine with some success. Hopefully on my Tiger they will look much better now that I have had some practice.

As far as batteries? I bought mine here. Here is a direct link to what I am using in my Panther. Two of these

http://www.zbattery.com/hr22-12.html

Good luck and I look forward to seeing your JP!

Kind regards

Tim

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:58 pm

Hi Bill,
Lets see some pix of the Jagdpanther!

I use milliput on my Panther for the welds, I like how it looks and works. Its available in the US from several sources. Micro-Mark and Squadron on-line hobby shop have it.
http://www.micromark.com
http://www.squadron.com

I also like J-B weld epoxy, but it requires a little sculpting when it cures, but it can also look very realistic for welds. I think one downside of milliput welds though is they may flak off metal if they get hit with something hard. Time will tell on that. The epoxy welds are very durable.
You can use auto body filler as well, although I don't have experiece with that matl.

As far as batteries go, I got two 22amp hour AGM type batterys from ebatteries to go. They are model UB12220 (Universal Battery), 12V, 22Ah. They are sealed AGM type and can be mounted in any position. The 18Ah's will work and so will a 20Ah, they just wont last as long on a charge. http://www.ebatteriestogo.com.
Here is the specific battery, but I don't know if it is in stock. You can call them. they can recommend an equivalent battery to the one I've mentioned here. There are a lot a AGM (sealed gel) type batteries for motorcycles ATVS watercraft etc out there and just about any will work if the case is the right size. This one is 7" LG x 3" Wide x 6.5" high, which fitting 2 side by side fits my tanks pretty well..
http://ebatteriestogo.com/merchant2/mer ... Code=40696

Hope that helps!
Bob

willie leonard · Post by **willie leonard** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:12 am

Hey William, I used the JB Weld type that looks like a little stick of clay.You just cut off a small portion knead it with your fingers to activate,roll it out between your hands until its about 1/8 round and 3 to 4 inchs long and apply to tank.You can get it at any hardware or auto parts store.But practice first as my last welds look better than my first.

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Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:10 am

Nice looking welds Willie. They should look even better primed and painted.