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Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:52 am
by Jimster
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
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:47 am
by Soeren
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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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.
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:37 pm
by ronnie42
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 ?
- Weld correct now
- Mistake corrected now i need to touch up the camo
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 12:19 am
by ronnie42
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:22 am
by Soeren
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.
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:16 am
by HERMAN BIX
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 ?
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:17 am
by ronnie42
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.
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 10:12 pm
by ronnie42
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.
- Giving it a loaders hatch repair, no camo just hull red.
- Another fix required redo the turret counterbalance weights as they fouled the hinge.
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:26 pm
by ronnie42
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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 .
Re: HL Panther rework
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2019 1:35 pm
by ronnie42
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.
- Support plate, needs another 2 bolts
- Storage bins now on brackets.
The Trumpeter 1/16 kit is showing up lots of detail, HL Panther might never be finished .