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Title: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 10, 2015, 12:11:46 PM: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod

Concept, design and story by House of Queeg.

As an attempt to provide a heavier armed and amoured version to fufill an overwatch role in the medium tank companies, MAN provided a set of mix’n’match field modification kits to be added by the workshops as required. Although effective and able to engage and hit targets with accuracy out to 3km, the added weight taxed the chassis above it’s limit and reliability suffered acordingly. The vehicle shown, designated Panther Ausf.F R/6, has the full range of field mods fitted, which include the standard Henschel 8.8cm Kwk43 heavy turret, a Zeis 1.75m stereoscopic rangfinder, 60mm spaced armour and 2x 150ltr armoured “wing” tanks …..

The goal -

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/326/19653644124_4ffc1e6e3a_o.jpg)

The victims -

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/518/20257447440_d36172fe1c_b.jpg)

Progess -

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/539/20257447370_6b57e26dc3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Tophe on August 12, 2015, 11:47:52 AM: Steve, I feel sorry that you received no answer till now. As far as I am concerned, the silence did not mean that I feel your model is bad, it is simply that I do not like tanks in general, just airplanes (and even feeling guilty that they are often military planes).
As a modeler, I can say your paint and details handling is very good, I cannot say much more, sorry : I just friendly hope that tank lovers will confirm you made a good creation.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: raafif on August 12, 2015, 12:12:29 PM: promises much ..... any progress ?

Put your own twist on it ....
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 12, 2015, 08:58:44 PM: Quote from: Tophe on August 12, 2015, 11:47:52 AM
Steve, I feel sorry that you received no answer till now. As far as I am concerned, the silence did not mean that I feel your model is bad, it is simply that I do not like tanks in general, just airplanes (and even feeling guilty that they are often military planes).
As a modeler, I can say your paint and details handling is very good, I cannot say much more, sorry : I just friendly hope that tank lovers will confirm you made a good creation.

Thank you for the kind words Tophe. I started out building planes, painting them with just a brush and then hanging them from the ceiling, now I enjoy armor and hovertanks, still love the look of military aircraft. I try to try ( ??? ) new techniques to improve each model, but it is about the creation of the model that I enjoy most now.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 12, 2015, 09:07:35 PM: Only progress so far is smoothing the turret spacer to the correct shape. Yard work was last night, 100 degrees :o. Hope to get a lot done tonight.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Old Wombat on August 12, 2015, 10:54:39 PM: Quote from: Steve Blazo on August 12, 2015, 09:07:35 PM
100 degrees :o

I'm jealous! ::)

I'm also watching - just not saying much, yet. ;)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 12, 2015, 10:57:49 PM: Quote from: Old Wombat on August 12, 2015, 10:54:39 PM
Quote from: Steve Blazo on August 12, 2015, 09:07:35 PM
100 degrees :o

I'm jealous! ::)

I'm also watching - just not saying much, yet. ;)

What is your summer avg temp in your hood ?
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Old Wombat on August 12, 2015, 11:28:38 PM: Quote from: Wikipedia
In summer (December to February) the average maximum is around 29 °C (84 °F), but there is considerable variation and Adelaide can usually expect several days a year when the daytime temperature is 39 °C (102 °F) and there is generally two or more days in which the maximum is 40 °C (104 °F) or slightly above.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Adelaide (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Adelaide)

I've used method this because it's the easiest to read .......... & it's human nature to exaggerate. ;)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 12, 2015, 11:49:42 PM: From wiki -
"The city of Dallas has a humid, hot climate and is often prone to storms (Köppen climate classification Cfa), though it is located in a region that also tends to receive warm, dry winds from the north and west in the summer, bringing temperatures about 102 °F (39 °C) at times and heat-humidity indexes soaring to as high as 117 °F (47 °C)."

Recently we have had 11 days of 100+ and no rain for 34 days, this after the monsoons of May, in which we had floods all over Texas.
Like they say here in Texas " If you don't like the weather, wait an hour or two."
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Old Wombat on August 13, 2015, 08:58:24 AM: I'm still jealous - I'm freezing my n*ts off, right now, & have been for weeks! O0
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 13, 2015, 12:22:49 PM: Dah !! I did not realize you are in winter now, now I am jealous !! I prefer cold to hot weather. Stay warm my friend.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 14, 2015, 02:02:00 AM: Quote from: Old Wombat on August 13, 2015, 08:58:24 AM
I'm freezing my n*ts off

Too much info... :-\
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/13 update**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 14, 2015, 12:19:19 PM: A little progress, starting to look like a tank..... 8)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5628/20369795480_70b01f0859_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5802/20369795560_9dcde11558_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5780/20369795640_26d2211abc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/17 update**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 18, 2015, 10:36:12 AM: Progress report -
Add on armor and wing tanks done, small stuff remains.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5675/20048125184_32245d00a4_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5706/20048125214_ec1e8e32a1_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5667/20048125284_82728ebebe_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5817/20048125314_6832a3f87c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/17 update**
Post by: finsrin on August 18, 2015, 12:30:45 PM: Ya got it. Is coming together and working. Adding rangefinder is right on :)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/17 update**
Post by: Old Wombat on August 18, 2015, 05:55:08 PM: Sweet! :)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/17 update**
Post by: apophenia on August 22, 2015, 05:05:04 AM: Very nice ... and totally convincing :)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/22 update**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 22, 2015, 01:33:39 PM: Progress report -
Base coat on, first wash on the tracks.
The tracks are not secured on the hull, the hull is resting on them.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5710/20156912343_c8e64dc2dc_b.jpg)

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/575/20156912373_f15975c14b_b.jpg)

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/706/20156912383_b17acc2412_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5771/20156912413_d721769e85_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5653/20156912433_ed8647b4b3_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5828/20156912463_359cf2f2da_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/22 update**
Post by: finsrin on August 22, 2015, 02:01:34 PM: Serrated welding cut edges on armor plate is excellent realistic detail :)
Its all working in total look too.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/22 update**
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 23, 2015, 03:13:09 AM: Quote from: finsrin on August 22, 2015, 02:01:34 PM
Serrated welding cut edges on armor plate is excellent realistic detail

I think you mean Oxy-acetylene cutting "Gas Axe" edge:

(http://images.millerwelds.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=84068&g2_serialNumber=2)

That aside, I agree fully.

I hope the engine is uprated though since the additional weight from the armour and turret will be considerable
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/23 update**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 23, 2015, 10:54:45 AM: Progress report -
2nd and 3rd colors done, wish the tan stripes were a little thinner, but I'm happy with the look. Touch ups, weathering and dirt next.
Tracks not pushed all the way in.
Queeg's background story does say it suffered in performance and reliability.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5701/20802497855_deb173ccdd_b.jpg)

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/663/20802497925_6763f38709_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5781/20802497965_c6ab95260e_b.jpg)

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/733/20802498025_58bb9364b8_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5750/20802498105_a8458a682d_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/23 update**
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 23, 2015, 01:03:07 PM: Looking good
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/23 update**
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 24, 2015, 06:36:50 PM: really like this
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/23 update**
Post by: Old Wombat on August 24, 2015, 11:00:23 PM: Waiting to see more but, so far, concur with the 2 gentlemen above. 8)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/23 update**
Post by: Dr. YoKai on August 25, 2015, 02:39:47 AM: Well, I hate the paint scheme, but that's just make-up, and I'm a notorious curmudgeon. ;) The build itself is excellent, both in concept and execution.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/24 update**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 25, 2015, 10:10:40 AM: Progress report -
1st set of washes, dark and dust, track washes too. Dark pin wash and chips next.
Sorry for the poor picture quality, the dryer was running at the time. ???

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5704/20236514184_319cf6e74f_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5706/20236514254_60697bf602_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5733/20236514284_a861959568_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5699/20236514324_ee59fa3afb_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/24 update**
Post by: Old Wombat on August 25, 2015, 10:25:26 AM: Love it when the weathering takes away the stark brightness of pale paints! 8)

Looking good! :)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/24 update**
Post by: ysi_maniac on August 26, 2015, 07:15:12 PM: Top notch modelling.
Just perfect.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 30, 2015, 03:13:44 AM: Finnished -
Thank you Queeg for the inspiration.

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5648/20796835439_b5cfa228e2_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5786/20796835509_6763e53e03_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5801/20796835559_25452b61d7_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5727/20796835599_ed453004d4_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5666/20796835679_7e37faecf3_b.jpg)

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(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/697/20362639863_df25de106d_b.jpg)

(http://farm1.staticflickr.com/563/20362639913_8c812d9fe3_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5687/20362639983_a8f582587e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 30, 2015, 05:28:01 AM: :)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: Old Wombat on August 30, 2015, 10:13:05 PM: No markings but "Finnished" ... A Panther operated by the Finns? ???

Cool! 8)

Great build, Steve! :)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: Steve Blazo on August 31, 2015, 03:13:38 AM: Think it needs markings ? I kept it as close to Queegs as I could.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: Old Wombat on August 31, 2015, 08:36:26 AM: No, mate, doesn't need markings unless you want them.

I was just having a little fun with your typo in the post. ;)
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 03, 2015, 07:03:31 AM: Yep, terrific build
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: taiidantomcat on September 04, 2015, 07:19:42 AM: That is some superior work!! :-* Nice trick with the turret spacer too. I saw the completed pictures first and thought "You can do that!? Wow!"
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **8/17 update**
Post by: taiidantomcat on October 07, 2015, 04:05:10 AM: Quote from: Steve Blazo on August 18, 2015, 10:36:12 AM
Progress report -
Add on armor and wing tanks done, small stuff remains.

([url]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5675/20048125184_32245d00a4_b.jpg[/url])

([url]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5706/20048125214_ec1e8e32a1_b.jpg[/url])

([url]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5667/20048125284_82728ebebe_b.jpg[/url])

([url]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5817/20048125314_6832a3f87c_b.jpg[/url])

Hey Steve I know I am a little late on this step, but what thickness of Styrene did you use for both your plate and your spacer between the hull and plate if you can recall? ??? ???
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: Steve Blazo on October 07, 2015, 06:49:01 AM: Taiidantomcat - I used 2mm for the armor and 1mm for the spacer from the hull. Same 2mm for under the turret.
Title: Re: Panther Ausf.F R/6 – MAN interim field mod **Finished**
Post by: taiidantomcat on October 07, 2015, 07:00:47 AM: Quote from: Steve Blazo on October 07, 2015, 06:49:01 AM
Taiidantomcat - I used 2mm for the armor and 1mm for the spacer from the hull. Same 2mm for under the turret.

:) Thank you :)