1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
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Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Easy way to tell is the sliding drivers and radio operator/machine gunner hatch rails, this was exclusive to the Ausf F and is not present on the Panther II (during the Panther II's restoration it was also fitted with an Ausf G hatch plate (you can tell because it doen't fit properly
Panther Ausf D (WIP)
Panther Ausf A mit Brückentafel (WIP)
Panther Ausf G (WIP)
Jagdpanther G2 (WIP)
Tiger II (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus V2 (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf L (WIP)
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 (WIP)
Leopard 1A4/1A1A1 (WIP)
Turm III (WIP)
VK 45.01 (H) (WIP)
Panther Ausf A mit Brückentafel (WIP)
Panther Ausf G (WIP)
Jagdpanther G2 (WIP)
Tiger II (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus V2 (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf L (WIP)
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 (WIP)
Leopard 1A4/1A1A1 (WIP)
Turm III (WIP)
VK 45.01 (H) (WIP)
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Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Great information on this topic Its a great hobby and a history lesson at the same time
Tanks alot....
Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Hello,
for additional info, here a picture of the Panther II Prototype with weight rings instead of turret as captured:
for additional info, here a picture of the Panther II Prototype with weight rings instead of turret as captured:
Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Found this too
A walkaround including the interior of the Panther II
http://www.armorjournal.com/index-tanks ... I-NACM.php
I must say it looks like it would be a lot nicer to drive thanks to the King Tiger steering system
You can also see that it has early iterations of features implemented on later Panthers like the Ball MG, rotating periscopes and wider G style engine deck vents
A walkaround including the interior of the Panther II
http://www.armorjournal.com/index-tanks ... I-NACM.php
I must say it looks like it would be a lot nicer to drive thanks to the King Tiger steering system
You can also see that it has early iterations of features implemented on later Panthers like the Ball MG, rotating periscopes and wider G style engine deck vents
Panther Ausf D (WIP)
Panther Ausf A mit Brückentafel (WIP)
Panther Ausf G (WIP)
Jagdpanther G2 (WIP)
Tiger II (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus V2 (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf L (WIP)
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 (WIP)
Leopard 1A4/1A1A1 (WIP)
Turm III (WIP)
VK 45.01 (H) (WIP)
Panther Ausf A mit Brückentafel (WIP)
Panther Ausf G (WIP)
Jagdpanther G2 (WIP)
Tiger II (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus V2 (WIP)
Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf L (WIP)
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 (WIP)
Leopard 1A4/1A1A1 (WIP)
Turm III (WIP)
VK 45.01 (H) (WIP)
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Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Another unique and interesting build, Jon. I like the idea of breaking up the colour scheme of the tank with raw steel and red oxide panels, it's given me an idea for something similar later down the track. Looking forward to seeing how your weather and finish it!
Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
I’m sorry I have not posted on here for awhile. My real job has stolen me away. I have slipped in a little work here and there and will post some new pics soon. Take care guys!
Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
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Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
I am finally finding a few minutes to get this finished. I need to glue this into place, make weld lines on the front and paint them. Then I will start on the IR scopes!
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
I am finally finding a few minutes to get this finished. I need to glue this into place, make weld lines on the front and paint them. Then I will start on the IR scopes!
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Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
The front armor had to be made into a box that will be "welded" to the front. The idea is that the Germans wanted to increase the protection in the front to be comparable to the KingTiger but also increase the deflection angle so this thick steel box was welded and bolted to the front of the tank. Once I get the bolts in and the the scope mounts "welded" on I will paint them close to the raw steel look but with more rust tones as the thinner sheets of steel will different look than the thick.
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
So these are the scopes from Shapeways. They are printed on the premium material, so well printed that you cant see the tiny ridges anymore that sometimes plague 3D printed objects.
The MG34 scope will be for the copula, then the gunner will have his own scope and light, the driver will have a scope and two lamps. To keep costs down Im going to cast the lamp and pour one out of resin instead of buying another.
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
The front armor had to be made into a box that will be "welded" to the front. The idea is that the Germans wanted to increase the protection in the front to be comparable to the KingTiger but also increase the deflection angle so this thick steel box was welded and bolted to the front of the tank. Once I get the bolts in and the the scope mounts "welded" on I will paint them close to the raw steel look but with more rust tones as the thinner sheets of steel will different look than the thick.
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
Untitled by jon newsom, on Flickr
So these are the scopes from Shapeways. They are printed on the premium material, so well printed that you cant see the tiny ridges anymore that sometimes plague 3D printed objects.
The MG34 scope will be for the copula, then the gunner will have his own scope and light, the driver will have a scope and two lamps. To keep costs down Im going to cast the lamp and pour one out of resin instead of buying another.
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Re: 1946 Panther ~ Jnewboy Customs
Well done. Following along with great anticipation
Tanks alot....