Pantiger re-build / correction into a Ausf . A

[grim_marmazet]

The turret looks really good on there Andy! It'll also be nice to have recoil as well. The mantlet looks really good as well. I know your like me and never liked the chin. I'm looking forward to seeing more!
Cheers,
Rik

[littletankman]

Hi Rik . I have a Tamiya Panther G chined mantlet and so if you get a Tamiya Panther G I think it can be done to that to. Thanks for your comments .

Andy

[littletankman]

Just a few random pictures . I have added the lifting lugs , rear handle and the AA ring all with weld . I have also removed the ariel mount from my HL Panther G top half and replaced my scratch built one.

[littletankman]

Hi I have now fitted the metal drive sprockets and idlers (thanks Wargar). Im trying to get this finished for spraying . I want a fadded look like you get on Panthers in Normandy . So going to look into the best way of doing this . More pictures to come . Just been a bit slow. I have added powder to the turret to make the rougth casting look as I havent got any Mr.Surfacer just yet.

[littletankman]

Just done some smal bits today , Ive fitted the rest of the chains to the spare track holders , added the front MG cover plug and chain and added a wrap over chain to the barrel travel lock with the rod on the end ? .





This chain probaly is not 100% acurrate but Im happy with it for now.

[littletankman]

Just a side shot showing the tooling and tow cables . Only need to make the wire cutters now . All the tools are stock HL with wooden handles added with the exemption of the hammer thats a metal tool again with a cocktail stick handle . The tow cables are wire cable from B&Q with Tamiya Panther G stock plastic ends added . The jack block is wooden with metal bands round it and the track cable is from a Poundland picture frame mounting kit as its steel cable as apose to the Wilkinsons brass looking cable I used before . I have also added the sighting vane to the cupola . The spare track links are again from the Tamiya Panther G . Next job after re mounting the skirt bracket mounting points is zimmereting the turret

[littletankman]

Ive zimmerited the turret now so almost ready for spraying . Heres some shots of the HL Panther G turret (thanks Dave ) that I altered to the Ausf.A version. Ive also used Riks rolled steel idea on the turret top (thanks Rik ).

[littletankman]

Here just some more random shoots that show tooling holders , MG plug cover etc and barrel travel lock.

[littletankman]

Heres just some random shots . hopefully the next photos it will be sprayed in the three tone Normandy cammo patern.

[septon]

looking good cant wait to see some paint on it


paul