discussion Trident PzBeobachtungs Panther

[Lee W]

Pay them no mind Lee, they're just jealous cause they can't see past the end of their collective noses! If one can build a convincing model in 1-87 scale one can do it in any larger scale.....the reverse however, is not always the case.:thumb2:

I struggle with most scales but as this one goes, I'll see what the guide dog can do Rick...

 

[Lee W]

Alrighty, the guide dog is having the rest of the night off... it's also off to Spec Savers tomorrow!
Here is what I'm using for any handles or small bits that need thin wire...

Yep, that's the wire you get in freezer/ sandwich bags!
Here's what it looks like without any mods added...

Here's what it looks like with scratched handles...

Now for the dustbin lid cupola hatch, molded on handles, nooooo they look too poopy so I've got myself some wire from an appliance (hope swmbo doesn't notice her GHDs cable is shorter!:anguished
As you can see it's a WIP, the bracket that holds the handle has been drilled out with a ridiculously small drill bit! Appliance wire threaded and glued!

Not perfickly shaped but close enough!

I'm off to wash my eyes out with ajax to clean them ready for tomorrow's bench time... :nerd:

Thanks for looking in.

 

[Mini Me]

C'mon Lee, it's not that bad.....and good progress so far. I've never built one of these "Bebackthing" Panthers, so it's gonna be fun to watch. :thumb2:

 

[Lee W]

C'mon Lee, it's not that bad.....and good progress so far. I've never built one of these "Bebackthing" Panthers, so it's gonna be fun to watch. :thumb2:

Thanks Rick.
I've never built one of these contraptions in any scale so it's new to me too!
I forgot to mention that I had drilled abiut 5mm in to the barrel too.
I dont know about washing my eyes with ajax, think I might leave them to soak!

 

[Mini Me]

Cheers Pard! Looking forward to your next installment.:nerd:

 

[minitnkr]

Nice progress have used that wire myself many times.

 

[Lee W]

Nice progress have used that wire myself many times.

Very handy for small projects like this one

 

[Allen Dewire]

Nice work lee, but I think you sniffed too much CA Buddy!!! Your Spec Savers appointment is Wednesday @ 10:30, not today....Oh, and I know you are having so much fun too!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[Lee W]

Nice work lee, but I think you sniffed too much CA Buddy!!! Your Spec Savers appointment is Wednesday @ 10:30, not today....Oh, and I know you are having so much fun too!!!...

Prost
Allen

It wasn't mine Allen, it was the guide dog... he's just quit to make worse!
As for sniffing too much CA, I think you're right! Lol

 

[scottie3158]

Lee,
Great additions.

 

[Lee W]

Lee,
Great additions.

Thanks Paul

 

[Lee W]

The dog has definitely resigned, not even a scooby snack will bring him back!
Tonight has been about handles, lifting lugs, hatches, splashing some colour inside, glueing bits and a possibility of a diorama!


The diorama thought was to build this...

... with said tank tucked up against the bulkhead of the building with odds and sods up against it for a bit of camouflage, what do you reckon?

Thanks for looking in.

 

[Waspie]

Watching from afar!!!
(Avatar gave me a chuckle) :thumb2: :smiling5:

 

[Lee W]

Watching from afar!!!
(Avatar gave me a chuckle) :thumb2: :smiling5:

Doug, come closer, you'll see better!
Nothing wrong with a lego matelot!

 

[minitnkr]

Model could be anywhere or when, good choice.

 

[Mini Me]

Nice upgrades....do I dare ask if this will be equipped with a "star" antenna?

 

[Lee W]

Model could be anywhere or when, good choice.

Thanks Paul, that's the kind of answers I like! :smiling:

Nice upgrades....do I dare ask if this will be equipped with a "star" antenna?

Thanks Rick, I have thought about it but it's making it! :tired:

 

[Guest]

“Old Storage Shed” … might as well have printed “Old Model Kit” instead How old is that?!

 

[Lee W]

“Old Storage Shed” … might as well have printed “Old Model Kit” instead How old is that?!

Yeah yeah, I know... Model Power went out if business in 2014 after 50 years of service so I'm guessing somewhere between 1964- 2014, by the looks and feel of it, I'd say the 70s! :thinking:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Just had a read up on this,
Lovely work on the Tank,(wouldn`t have thought it was insane scale unless you`d said!),
I really like the look of that shed,a cracking little building that is,shame there isn`t a larger version available :nerd:...... going to be a great scene this:thumb2:.