Si & Steve's Animal Antics GB: Oct 2019 - March 2020 Chat thread.

[Si Benson]

Steve/Allen,
Interesting stuff chaps....I know diddly-squit about panthers so good to know who to annoy speak to when I come to build one of mine properly :nerd:

With the start date fast approaching (9 days!) I’ve been putting in as much time at the bench to get my Tiggy to paint stage.
Spent a few hours assembling some AFV club workable tracks. Some minor clean up required but assembling was really straightforward. Gradually working my way through the final additions to model Tiger 332....even doing some of the damage.




Can he get to paint stage in the next 9 day.....dun dun durrrrr:surprised::smiling5:

[Allen Dewire]

I would like to make an early one using a story line that it was a left over Panther from another regiment that joined the Kompanie in early 1945. Would that be plausible?

Morn Stevie,

The last Panthers shipped east to the 31st Pz Rgt were on 23 Oct. and on 28 Oct. '44. They arrived on 24 and 30 Oct. Each delivery contained 10 Panthers, but no mention of manufacture. There is a chance a straggler could have joined them in early '45.

Your Rye field kit looks nice and is well detailed. Go with the early version and in step 12 you can add the debris cover, part A6, as this was introduced in August '44. The rear storage bins offer 2 variations and a night vision device bin too. The bins with the vertical ribs are from MNH and late production pieces. Use the bins with the X ribbing as they were from MAN, MNH and Daimler-Benz. The 31 Pz Rgt didn't have IR capable panthers in it, so that bin is out. There are small differences between the three main manufacturers of the panther. If you plan on applying zimmerit, this would most likely determine who made the beast. Each manufacturer had their own pattern for the zimmerit..........HTHs

Prost
Allen

[Steve Jones]

I owe you big time mate. That is some wonderful info there my friend. Many thanks indeed

[Steve Jones]

Steve/Allen,
Interesting stuff chaps....I know diddly-squit about panthers so good to know who to annoy speak to when I come to build one of mine properly :nerd:

With the start date fast approaching (9 days!) I’ve been putting in as much time at the bench to get my Tiggy to paint stage.
Spent a few hours assembling some AFV club workable tracks. Some minor clean up required but assembling was really straightforward. Gradually working my way through the final additions to model Tiger 332....even doing some of the damage.
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Can he get to paint stage in the next 9 day.....dun dun durrrrr:surprised::smiling5:

Very impressive mate. No need to push it. I still haven't even done the front shields on my Bison yet. Its all hotting up now.

[BattleshipBob]

and I thought I was one big Stug nerd, seems not, there's a Panther nut or three out there :tongue-out3:

here's mine for the GB, got the metal barrel and will post sprues etc later, although got the Night fighter GB stalled as well :anguished:

[Steve Jones]

That's an awesome piece of kit Bob. Looking forward to seeing you blog this bad boy. Stay safe and well mate

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Steve

Hope I can improve on the Marder :thinking:

[Fernando N]

Steve/Allen,
Interesting stuff chaps....I know diddly-squit about panthers so good to know who to annoy speak to when I come to build one of mine properly :nerd:

With the start date fast approaching (9 days!) I’ve been putting in as much time at the bench to get my Tiggy to paint stage.
Spent a few hours assembling some AFV club workable tracks. Some minor clean up required but assembling was really straightforward. Gradually working my way through the final additions to model Tiger 332....even doing some of the damage.
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Can he get to paint stage in the next 9 day.....dun dun durrrrr:surprised::smiling5:

Neat Tiger Si, good luck!

[Steve Jones]

During the GB your mojo may suffer so here are some motivational posters to keep you going

[Allen Dewire]

The posters are great Stevie and they will probably keep us going the whole time......

If my mojovation gets any higher, I'll probably explode and spill my beer everywhere!!! And hey, no need to thank me Bro, if I can help somebody out, I'm always glad to!!!

Hope I can improve on the Marder :thinking:

Bob, your Marder was a really nicely detailed build. Camo and finish were both great, so the Hummel will be a walk in the park for ya!!! Please take care of yourself and do what the Matron says, OK???

Prost
Allen

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Allen for the comments, appreciated!!

[Allen Dewire]

No probs Bob, just keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down and beat this illness. You don't need this bull so close to retirement...………...

[BattleshipBob]

Sound advice, yep too true, 3 months 9 days to going down the escape tunnell

[Guest]

Sorry guys,your postings went on as I was typing out my replies

Great photos Pete. Is there a distinct difference between a MAN and a MNH Panther please??

Mr Race - 1st October 2019 is the start date sir:thumb2:

Thank you Mr Jones
Should have my bench decluttered by then (.other spreads are available )

[Steve Jones]

Please remeber all "Toon" animal themed builds are allowed

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