Converting HL Panther "G" to a Late "A"

hotte8487 · Post by **hotte8487** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:25 am

Hi Dean,

I'm very enthusiastic, you must have very good eyes for such a fine work, good to see at a comparison between the padlock and the hairs at your finger...

Post by **HERMAN BIX** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:03 am

Ok Mr DGsmarty-pants................you have padlocks on the bins eh ?

Dont suppose you made a key for the bloody things have ya

Can imagine the pissing around as a crew member taking any safe opportunity to get that "thing" out of one of the bins only to find out he forgot the damn key

!!!!

Post by **dgsselkirk** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:30 pm

HERMAN BIX wrote:Ok Mr DGsmarty-pants................you have padlocks on the bins eh ?

Dont suppose you made a key for the bloody things have ya

Can imagine the pissing around as a crew member taking any safe opportunity to get that "thing" out of one of the bins only to find out he forgot the damn key !!!!

There are a few pics showing the padlocks on the tanks. Looks like they were a common thing. Actually the Aber set does come with a key!

I agree pain in the butt if you lose the key but with those big wire cutters as part of the standard gear no problem to remove!

Post by **dgsselkirk** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:32 pm

hotte8487 wrote:Hi Dean,

I'm very enthusiastic, you must have very good eyes for such a fine work, good to see at a comparison between the padlock and the hairs at your finger...

They are small! Yes, makes my knuckles look very hairy!

Post by **dgsselkirk** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:33 pm

PainlessWolf wrote:Beautiful work! I don't see any problems with those. It is extra nice that they function but at that size I would share your concern if they were on a tank of mine. Following along.
regards,
Painless

Although that area should be pretty safe. The Aber sets come with lots of extras so could build some more no problem but they are a pain. Take about 1/2 and hour per latch!

SovereignZuul · Post by **SovereignZuul** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:20 pm

Those little latches are crazy, nice detail!

Post by **dgsselkirk** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:27 pm

PainlessWolf wrote:Good Afternoon,
"nowhere near Hotte's or Jeff's level", eh? *chuckles* I love the bolts but were they not recessed into the plate at all?
regards,
Painless

Hey Painless, I wanted to apologize and correct something. I kept looking and digging and looking again and it would appear that it was the "D"'s that had the raised bolts on the front deck plate. The "A"'s and the "G"'s are slightly recessed. On a couple of museum ones they actually appear pretty much flush. Other opinions or confirmations on this issue welcome!

PainlessWolf · Post by **PainlessWolf** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:40 pm

Sir,
You never need to apologize for educational correction. If someone is never wrong, how is anything new learned? The saying, "I stand corrected." is one of my favorites. I had seen those museum Panther photos with the recessed bolts but put it down to inaccurate restoration or some such after your answer to my initial question. Thank you again for the follow up.
regards,
Painless

tiger tiger · Post by **tiger tiger** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:35 pm

Hi dgkk i cant wait to see this finished it really is a work of art, the detailing is stunning. what cammo will you use

regards
stuart

Post by **dgsselkirk** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:49 am

Thanks for the words guys!

Hi Stuart, not too sure yet but probably a 3 colour with tight definition as that is the best way to show off the zim rather than big bold swatches of colour. I have a couple in mind and maybe will look them up on the weekend to review. Opinions will be welcome!

Herman, these are for you buddy!

I just mocked it up. Need to find smaller scale thread for the key. I think I am going to hang it around one of the crews neck after your comments. If I was crew commander and my best beer/vodka/wine was stowed, I'd want the key around my neck!

To give you an idea of scale the key is 2mm long...