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"Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« on: October 07, 2023, 07:44:24 PM »
Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this kit from ICM:

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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


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A quick look inside the "big" box:


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2023, 07:48:39 PM »
First steps ..


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


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #2 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:
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2023, 01:36:17 AM »
"Maybach HL230 P30" engine assembled and installed ...


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Air Filters installed ...


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Engine installed ...


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #4 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.


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #5 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! :-\
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2023, 05:30:58 PM »
Installing the anti-aircraft armour (a real nightmare...) and the first coat of paint ...


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2023, 06:06:00 PM »
Nice! :smiley:
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2023, 02:54:34 AM »
Crisp.

Have some inspirational music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr2GRGRWTjU
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #9 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...


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #11 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.

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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #12 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)
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2023, 11:36:29 PM »
Tracks assembled ... After long and patient work ...


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2023, 03:32:06 PM »
Well, the "long and patient work" paid off! They look fantastic! :smiley: :smiley:
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #15 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.


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2023, 08:35:05 AM »
... and after the PE ...


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A black primer coat ...


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« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2023, 09:14:51 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2023, 05:28:36 PM »
First coat of varnish and staining of the wooden top ... do you like it?


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #19 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)
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #20 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.


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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2023, 01:58:34 AM »
Looking good...as usual.
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #22 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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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #23 on: December 14, 2023, 09:41:49 PM »
As I'm not much of one for "'historical' consistency", they looked fine to me. ;) :smiley:
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Re: "Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35
« Reply #24 on: December 18, 2023, 01:12:15 AM »
Both tanks are practically ready to be deployed in the field ...


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