Engine Deck Lifting Hook Fix

Fixes and mods for the HL Jagdpanther
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Lert
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Engine Deck Lifting Hook Fix

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The engine deck lifting hooks are the wrong way around on a HL JagdPanther (the opening pointing inwards) and need to be turned around (the opening pointing outwards). One very simple way to remove them is by taking two little pieces of plasticard and a set of combination pliers that every self-respecting modeler / adult male should have:

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Then simply sandwich the lifting hook between the two small pieces of plasticard before applying the pliers, and twist the lifting hook off. The plasticard will prevent the lifting hooks from becoming damaged and by twisting the hooks off they will sever neatly. After that only a little bit of trimming is required for a flat, smooth surface to re-glue them the proper way around.
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Re: Engine Deck Lifting Hook Fix

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I never noticed this defect?, Currently I am involved with building two Jagdpanthers. Great suggestion, thanks.
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