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Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:23 pm
by xrad
Just talking to myself: Checked out MANY pics on the net. Looks like tracks are placed on drivers in both directions. The new tanks coming out of some factories have tracks with the hinge exposed (for the most part. This is probably how they go on....but out in many field shots, tracks are in place with the hinges protected (backwards?). Maybe, out in the field, tankers found that hinges lasted longer if protected? This is how I have mine. I even found one pic with the tracks in opposite directions! Got it from net site of someone's museum tour, thanks!
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:20 pm
by Wight
I can't see it makes a great deal of difference,the tank works just as well going backwards,which is like turning the tracks around.
I may be wrong though.
Steve.
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:34 am
by Saxondog
what I find odd is the tanker in the picture,check out the head gear.
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:20 pm
by xrad
is it a footbal helmet from 1923?
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:19 pm
by Saxondog
Same helmut HUMPHREY BOGART WEARS when driving Matilda.Sax
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:40 pm
by philipat
You've done a great job detailing your PzIII and the review of AsiaTam's hull is great. If you're putting that much detail into it, you might consider getting Tank Modellbau's antenna so that yours is in the correct spot.

Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:17 pm
by xrad
Thanks!
Just found Tank-modellbau site. found a bunch of stuff I want to get. Unfortunately, due to my limited vocab, I can't find the checkout on the website. will have to email them....
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:12 pm
by wheels
nice job.
If you are still looking for parts try:-
www.welshdragonmodels.co.uk
They seem to stock the same parts as Tank-Modellbau, but it's in English
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:17 pm
by xrad
Thanks, Much easier than learning German..
Re: Panzer III Heng long Asiatam rebuild:
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:43 pm
by tanktop
hi xRad the build looks great just bought a Asiatam p111 hull i am now looking for a cheap p111 to cannibalize for the top deck and spares,looking forward to seeing pics when furnished.
regards tanktop