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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on October 07, 2023, 07:44:24 PM

Title: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 07, 2023, 07:44:24 PM

Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this kit from ICM:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218146934_8b73b812d6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5GUZu)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

the kit consists of a
Bergepanther (early version)
Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D'
le.gl.Einheits-Pkw Kfz.4 - WWII German Light Anti-Aircraft Vehicle

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53217759471_d28903a26d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5EVP6)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

A quick look inside the "big" box:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53216878027_d10c87d191_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5ApMM)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218141999_57e9050cac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5GTwp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218141989_4df6885da8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5GTwe)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218141994_5cb8f70f78_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5GTwj)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53216877967_a0d587cceb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5ApLK)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53217754061_204824897c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5EUcP)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218262175_53ff4d7b00_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5Hvfp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218141894_7734969106_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5GTuA)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53217754021_c2ce1f022b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5EUc8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218262165_5ee5ffc50b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5Hvfe)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218141884_9688e0b83b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5GTuq)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218141849_ca851dbe55_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5GTtP)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53218262170_bcb23a5b29_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p5Hvfj)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 07, 2023, 07:48:39 PM

First steps ..

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53236977136_535e5c3187_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p7nqy9)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53237344674_021540e598_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p7piP1)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53236977131_c3c3828077_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p7nqy4)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53236120662_384b396500_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p7i2Xm)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

To make the "Maybach HL230 P30" engine and the maintenance crew, I found this old kit in my stash ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53237277168_b43693238e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p7oXK7)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53237277193_ccfb891b0f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p7oXKx)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on October 07, 2023, 08:36:22 PM

Only a few indy-link tracks, shouldn't go too crazy putting them together ... ;D ;D ;D

Looking forward to this one, Rodolfo! :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 10, 2023, 01:36:17 AM

"Maybach HL230 P30" engine assembled and installed ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53246526534_c33c7e6441_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p8dnfW)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53246526519_09e843289d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p8dnfF)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53246526514_7aa9f5ee94_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p8dnfA)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53245288567_f5beb68a7d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p872fF)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Air Filters installed ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53246456658_5bff44c4a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p8d1ub)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53246456673_d4eb620231_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p8d1ur)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Engine installed ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53246526539_a21aeca3ff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p8dng2)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 14, 2023, 01:54:58 AM

I assembled the first Panther and I won't add the air intake grilles because I want to attach the anti-aircraft armor (and I didn't buy them either...).

The model has some flaws due to the soft plastic utilized for the molds, but it looks good enough although it lacks the accuracy and detail of other brands such as Tamiya.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53255971275_9118f0567e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p93LRi)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53255971270_3115dc0df8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p93LRd)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53255971255_d2f05d8a8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p93LQX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53255834284_e1d0b145f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p9358o)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53255834289_5a91c674ba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p9358t)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53254596937_157dbfdd66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2p8VJiP)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on October 14, 2023, 02:10:59 PM

 :smiley: :smiley:


Just found a set of indy tracks I have for my (other) Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, these look to be "click-together" - I really hope they are! :-\

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 21, 2023, 05:30:58 PM

Installing the anti-aircraft armour (a real nightmare...) and the first coat of paint ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53274018223_21650f2b58_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paDgzz)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53272846562_b42355658d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paxghw)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53273739661_00f9ed4631_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paBQLM)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53274092479_0558a47128_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paDDDR)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53274018213_794aa3e29d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paDgzp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on October 21, 2023, 06:06:00 PM

Nice! :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Story on October 23, 2023, 02:54:34 AM

Crisp.

Have some inspirational music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr2GRGRWTjU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr2GRGRWTjU)

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on October 27, 2023, 07:08:52 PM

The camouflage painting is finished. What do you think?
Now comes the most tedious part... assembling the tracks...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53288431307_95bac25807_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pbV962)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289685794_840d25cd8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pc2z17)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289312946_b216a0b61f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pbZEaG)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289782945_489688c0ef_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pc34T8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289563493_a5322bbac5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pc1WDt)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289563498_6454d19c94_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pc1WDy)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Story on October 27, 2023, 09:35:23 PM

Quote from: Rod The Fixer on October 27, 2023, 07:08:52 PM

The camouflage painting is finished. What do you think?

It looks like when all is said and done you'll be able to take a B&W photo, run it through a filter or two then pass it off as an original snapshot.

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 28, 2023, 01:49:47 AM

Quote from: Story on October 27, 2023, 09:35:23 PM

Quote from: Rod The Fixer on October 27, 2023, 07:08:52 PM

The camouflage painting is finished. What do you think?

It looks like when all is said and done you'll be able to take a B&W photo, run it through a filter or two then pass it off as an original snapshot.

 ;D

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on October 28, 2023, 05:35:12 AM

Quote from: Story on October 27, 2023, 09:35:23 PM

Quote from: Rod The Fixer on October 27, 2023, 07:08:52 PM

The camouflage painting is finished. What do you think?

It looks like when all is said and done you'll be able to take a B&W photo, run it through a filter or two then pass it off as an original snapshot.

In short: It looks great! :smiley: :smiley: 8)

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on November 02, 2023, 11:36:29 PM

Tracks assembled ... After long and patient work ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53305283274_a941bda452_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pdpvAb)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53305160928_3a540e067d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pdoTdL)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53304052587_4356c229b1_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pdicKr)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53304052592_a5cc22fa43_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pdicKw)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on November 03, 2023, 03:32:06 PM

Well, the "long and patient work" paid off! They look fantastic! :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on November 23, 2023, 12:41:44 AM

I finally managed to start the Bergepanther using the same procedure as for the Panther and added the first PE ... so far without any particular difficulties.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53349232963_2d0b9d265a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2phhLir)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53349322769_6010385785_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2phidZP)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on November 26, 2023, 08:35:05 AM

... and after the PE ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53355929841_1dcf27f1bc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2phT63R)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

A black primer coat ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on November 26, 2023, 09:14:51 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 03, 2023, 05:28:36 PM

First coat of varnish and staining of the wooden top ... do you like it?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53372578645_1109712295_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pjmqac)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53372442049_69124e6b8e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pjkHy6)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on December 03, 2023, 06:58:51 PM

Although I have this feeling that the wooden top would, more than likely, have been painted in the same camouflage as the tank hull, I do like the wood look & you've done an excellent job of it! :smiley: 8)

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 12, 2023, 01:35:04 AM

I assembled the model except for a few details (and the tracks) ...
To give more evidence of wear and tear, I lightened the colour of the wood.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53391298274_44ecf50559_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pm1mRq)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 12, 2023, 01:58:34 AM

Looking good...as usual.

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 14, 2023, 06:07:48 PM

And the Panther should also be ready for weathering ...

BTW
For 'historical' consistency I removed the anti-aircraft armour...

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Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on December 14, 2023, 09:41:49 PM

As I'm not much of one for "'historical' consistency", they looked fine to me. ;) :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 18, 2023, 01:12:15 AM

Both tanks are practically ready to be deployed in the field ...

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Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 18, 2023, 01:12:40 AM

I was thinking of positioning them like this ... with the 'le.gl.Einheits-Pkw Kfz.4' in the foreground and probably some other figures ...

What do you think?

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Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 18, 2023, 01:21:12 AM

Looks good

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on December 18, 2023, 02:47:19 PM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 18, 2023, 01:21:12 AM

Looks good

Agreed! :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: apophenia on December 19, 2023, 12:37:09 PM

Yes, a very dynamic layout  :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 24, 2023, 02:09:55 AM

I have placed the thanks and figures on the base, what do you think?

Obviously there are still a few details to be sorted out and added.... Comments Always Welcome

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Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 24, 2023, 02:35:02 AM

Despite your best efforts...it's still looking fantastic

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on December 24, 2023, 06:26:30 PM

Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 24, 2023, 02:35:02 AM

Despite your best efforts...it's still looking fantastic

 ;D ;D ;D

Or, maybe, "Because of your best efforts"? ??? ;) ;)

Either way, Greg's right; it's still looking fantastic! :smiley: 8)

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 30, 2023, 06:49:31 AM

I think I'm done ... what do you think?

Comments Always Welcome  ;)

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Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: finsrin on December 30, 2023, 07:17:28 AM

WOW,,, captures the 'moment' like a snap shot does.  :smiley:   Depicts other side of tanking that gets little coverage.  :smiley:    Realistic  :smiley:

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: Old Wombat on December 30, 2023, 01:45:16 PM

Very, very good! 8) :smiley: :smiley:

I particularly like the TC checking his watch, sort of like "Can we hurry this up a bit? I've got a War to get back to!" ;D ;)

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: finsrin on December 30, 2023, 06:47:18 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on December 30, 2023, 01:45:16 PM

Very, very good! 8) :smiley: :smiley:

I particularly like the TC checking his watch, sort of like "Can we hury this up a bit? I've got a War to get back to!" ;D ;)

Good point !

Title: Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 31, 2023, 01:38:17 AM

 :smiley: