1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Great job. I also hate those molded tools ;)
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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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It would be great to get the mg sound back, how did you manage do it?
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My Input page
My Input page
Here are some shots of my screens.
Mix page
Mix page
Momentary switch.  This I added to my radio.  It is a cell phone style that has a nice trigger feel.  I can find the link to where I bought it later
Momentary switch. This I added to my radio. It is a cell phone style that has a nice trigger feel. I can find the link to where I bought it later
I am able to get my smoke and all three guns to function on my radio. If I left something out please feel free to ask questions. OpenTx is a real headscratcher sometimes. Sometimes I don't even know how I got to where I was that made it work.
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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Many thanks for that, I’ll give it a go.
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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Hi To Everyone,

Time for an update on the build, it’s been a while but I’ve made some steady progress.


Upper Hull Weld Seams & Some Extra Hull Detailing:

The weld seams have now been added to the upper hull, they were made using Milliput & some tools that I made from Brass tube to replicate the weld patterns.

I added some missing extra details to the upper hull, lifting hooks, tow cable clamps, front & rear track guard hinges, horn/headlight wiring, tool box hinges & clasps. I also cutout & opened up the brake vents.

Please see photos below:

Note:
The additional work I’ve done & extra detailing I’ve added is more apparent when viewed before any paint has been applied.

Upper Hull Completed-Weld Seams & Extra Details Added
Upper Hull Completed-Weld Seams & Extra Details Added
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Track guard hinges, headlight & horn wiring, the opened up brake vents Etc.

Front Hull-Weld Seams-Track Guard Hinges-Open Brake Vents
Front Hull-Weld Seams-Track Guard Hinges-Open Brake Vents
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Front Hull-Weld Seams-Track Guard Hinges-Open Brake Vents
Front Hull-Weld Seams-Track Guard Hinges-Open Brake Vents
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The incorrect front centre lifting hook was removed & a new hook made & fitted

Hull Front 1/2 Top
Hull Front 1/2 Top
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Hull Front 1/2
Hull Front 1/2
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Hull Front 3/4 LHS
Hull Front 3/4 LHS
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New spare track holder & track guard hinges, toolbox extra details.

Hull Front 1/4 RHS
Hull Front 1/4 RHS
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Hull Front 3/4 RHS
Hull Front 3/4 RHS
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Hull Front 1/4 LHS
Hull Front 1/4 LHS
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The upper hull consists of two separate sections, the front upper hull & the rear engine deck, with a distinct line separating the two. This missing detail was added by cutting a groove between the two sections.

Rear Engine Deck
Rear Engine Deck
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Tow cable brackets, rear track guard hinges & weld seams Etc.

Hull Rear 1/4 RHS
Hull Rear 1/4 RHS
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Rear Engine Deck RHS
Rear Engine Deck RHS
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Hull Rear 1/4 LHS
Hull Rear 1/4 LHS
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Rear Engine Deck LHS
Rear Engine Deck LHS
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Front upper hull & engine deck lifting hooks.

Rear Engine Deck
Rear Engine Deck
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Next Up - Turret Storage Bin With Some Extra Detailing

Well That’s All For Now Folks….. :wave:
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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Hi all,

Turret Storage Bin With Some Extra Detailing:

I replaced the oversized original storage bin (it just had to go :thumbdown:) with a correct scale sized storage bin.

Original Oversized Storage Bin
Original Oversized Storage Bin
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Completed turret storage bin.

New Storage Bin
New Storage Bin
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Before removing the original storage bin, I had to check that the gun recoil unit had enough room to still work correctly. The flash unit would need relocating, not a lot of spare room in the turret, but with some planning I could see that everything would fit into the turret ok.

Turret Recoil Unit
Turret Recoil Unit
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I removed the original storage bin, this left a large opening in the rear of the turret that would need some extra work.

I cleaned up & re-shaped the area where I’d removed the old storage bin & started making a new rear turret section from thick plastic card.

Turret-Storage Bin Removed
Turret-Storage Bin Removed
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Turret-Interior
Turret-Interior
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Turret-After CleanUp & Shaping
Turret-After CleanUp & Shaping
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Hull+Turret
Hull+Turret
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Turret storage bin fixing points.

Rear Turret-Storage Bin Fixing Points
Rear Turret-Storage Bin Fixing Points
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Size comparison - original storage bin & new storage bin.

Turret+Storage Bin’s
Turret+Storage Bin’s
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New Storage Bin-Before Re-Working
New Storage Bin-Before Re-Working
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I decided to make the new storage bin removable, so I fitted it using locating pins & small nuts & bolts.

I worked out the storage bin mounting location on the rear of the turret using my reference books etc & clamped it in position ready for marking & drilling the fixing points.

Hull+Turret+Storage Bin+Clamp
Hull+Turret+Storage Bin+Clamp
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Hull+Turret+Storage Bin+Clamp+Close Up
Hull+Turret+Storage Bin+Clamp+Close Up
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The new storage bin although more accurate than the original storage bin, it still needed some extra work, it took quite a lot of filling & re-shaping to ensure that it’s was as close as possible to the correct size & shape, I also added some extra details.

I retained the opening lid in order to be able to get to the fixings, also I need somewhere to keep my sandwiches. :lolno:

New Storage Bin
New Storage Bin
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Storage Bin-Location Pins
Storage Bin-Location Pins
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Upper Hull+Turret+Storage Bin+Lid
Upper Hull+Turret+Storage Bin+Lid
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Next Up - Adding The Turret Weld Seams & Some Extra Details

Correcting The Gun Mantlet


That’s all for now everyone………

Cheers Martin :wave:
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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Careful, exacting, precise and beautiful work. Your Pz III is fast becoming the standard by which we measure others.

Great work,

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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Thanks Ralph 👍
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Hi Guy’s

Adding The Turret Weld Seams & Some Extra Details:

Correcting The Gun Mantlet:

I couldn’t use Milliput for the weld seams on some parts of the metal turret, so I had to experiment with various options. I found that using very thin strips of plastic card superglued in place worked well. After glueing in place I softened the plastic with liquid cement & then added the weld pattern with the brass tools I’d made.

Weld Seams Turret Front RHS
Weld Seams Turret Front RHS
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Weld Seams Turret Front LHS+Top
Weld Seams Turret Front LHS+Top
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See top edges of turret - the thin plastic strip added for the weld seam before applying the weld pattern with the brass tool.

Weld Seams Turret Front 1/4 RHS
Weld Seams Turret Front 1/4 RHS
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See top edges of turret - the thin plastic strip added for the weld seam & then after applying the weld pattern with the brass tool.

Weld Seam Turret Front 1/4 LHS
Weld Seam Turret Front 1/4 LHS
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Weld Seams Turret Rear 1/4 RHS
Weld Seams Turret Rear 1/4 RHS
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See top rear edges of turret - the thin plastic strip added for the weld seam before applying the weld pattern with the brass tool.

Weld Seams Turret Rear 1/4 LHS
Weld Seams Turret Rear 1/4 LHS
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See top edges of turret - the thin plastic strip added for the weld seam after applying the weld pattern with the brass tool. Turret storage bin attachment points.

Weld Seams Turret Rear+Top+Storage Bin Attachment Points
Weld Seams Turret Rear+Top+Storage Bin Attachment Points
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Weld Seams Turret Rear LHS+Top
Weld Seams Turret Rear LHS+Top
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Turret lifting hooks (before cleaning up)

Weld Seams Turret Lifting Hooks (Before Cleaning Up)
Weld Seams Turret Lifting Hooks (Before Cleaning Up)
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Turret lifting hooks.

Weld Seams Turret Front RHS+Top
Weld Seams Turret Front RHS+Top
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Weld Seams Turret Front LHS+Top
Weld Seams Turret Front LHS+Top
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Weld Seams Turret LHS+Top+Storage Bin
Weld Seams Turret LHS+Top+Storage Bin
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Completed turret & storage bin.

Weld Seams Turret Rear+Top+Storage Bin
Weld Seams Turret Rear+Top+Storage Bin
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Correcting the problems with the gun mantlet:.

The gun mantlet didn’t sit quite right or line up correctly, also with the top of the mantlet left open & the elevation mechanism on view the model looked unfinished. I decided to correct the alignment problem & also improve the appearance by making a cover to replicate the top of the mantlet in order to close up the opening.

It looked like a quick & easy job!!! :haha:

As it turned out correcting the alignment wasn’t to difficult, but I found it quite challenging to get the cover to fit correctly & not interfere with the elevation mechanism. The cover turned out to be quite complex, as it had to be hinged at one end & be able to slide in order to allow the gun elevation to still work correctly, after some perseverance & some trial & error I managed to get it working ok.

I can now see why Taigen left the top of the gun mantlet open. :lolno:

For photos of the completed mantlet please see my later post (19 Nov 2022)

Please see photos below:

Unfinished Open Top Gun Mantlet
Unfinished Open Top Gun Mantlet
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Unfinished Open Top Gun Mantlet
Unfinished Open Top Gun Mantlet
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Next Up - Time For Some Painting - Priming & Base Coat

That’s all for now……..


Cheers Martin :wave:
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Re: 1/16 Taigen Metal Edition Panzer III - Build

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Applying The Primer & Base Coats To The Tank:

The primer & base coat was applied before the model was assembled.

I’ve used AK Grey Metal Primer for all the metal parts & AK Grey Plastic Primer for the plastic parts.

Next a light coat of AK German Grey, followed by a base coat of AK Dunkelgelb (DAK Dark Yellow) - Ref: AK1023.

With the base coat applied any imperfections are more apparent, these are then rectified before any further paintwork is applied.

Turret+Hull LHS
Turret+Hull LHS
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Turret+Hull RHS
Turret+Hull RHS
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Turret LHS
Turret LHS
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Turret Rear LHS
Turret Rear LHS
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Turret Rear RHS
Turret Rear RHS
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Turret Top+Gun
Turret Top+Gun
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Turret Front LHS
Turret Front LHS
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Turret Front RHS
Turret Front RHS
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Turret Front+Gun
Turret Front+Gun
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Tank LHS
Tank LHS
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Tank RHS
Tank RHS
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Tank Rear RHS
Tank Rear RHS
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Tank Front LHS
Tank Front LHS
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Tank Rear LHS
Tank Rear LHS
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Tank Front RHS
Tank Front RHS
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Next Up - Painting & Weathering the Panzer III

That’s all for now…… :wave:
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