HL Panther rework
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Re: HL Panther rework
I really like this thread. I’m very impressed by the thought-out efforts and tenacity of your modeling energy. Keep the project rolling.
Re: HL Panther rework
Not exactly, there is of course a weld seem, but on the F hull it is where you üutit. The G had it at the turret ring section, as correctly presented on the Trumpeter kit. Have plenty of G and F hulls for reference. Better to have a look before, especially as ypu have the fantastic Trumpeter kit at hand.ronnie42 wrote:Hi Soeren Looks like we are both wrong , weld line at turret ring. Should have looked at the Trumpeter kit to check. Better get the filler out now
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New weld line and the old one filled in . That will keep Soeren happy, could have been lazy and left it as i have a steel wheeled lower . Wonder if they would have used a G turret with an F hull ?
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Time to attack the loaders hatch
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Definitely use full additions. You wouldn't have been happy in the end with the wrong plate weld. So goods decision to change it right away.
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Re: HL Panther rework
Oh yeah, once seen it cannot be unseen and would have bugged you !!
Great job enhancing the loaders hatch, surprised no one makes a kit for those ?
Great job enhancing the loaders hatch, surprised no one makes a kit for those ?
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Re: HL Panther rework
Hi Herman Schumo do a loaders hatch , but it is always out of stock when i look. No use as i am not one who wants to wait ages for parts. Always better to try first , if i goes pear shaped i might have to wait until its in stock.
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Run out of paint , going to give it the repaired look . Top deck main plate as well after my mistake putting plate half in wrong place.
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If you have an old Heng Long Panther with no working hatches, this is a an easy option for hiding the switch . Cut 2 holes behind the jack block, small one is to line up the magnets and fit switch behind. A couple of magnets to hold jack in position .
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Sorting out the storage bins , they should have standoff brackets and a plate underneath. Added lids , hinge and locking clips. Next was brackets for the exhaust, thats one side done.
The Trumpeter 1/16 kit is showing up lots of detail, HL Panther might never be finished .