LSP_K2 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Nice! Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I have this kit as well....it looks like the parts fit very well. I'm looking at acquiring another Mk V reference...this one being Panther External Appearance & Design Changes Damned teenie image but this is supposed to be a fantastic book about the Mk V. Uncarina and Ryan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Yes, it's really quite nice. Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Step #3 finito. Starting to get into the torsion bar frame and supporting structure, I did work ahead and added the flat traverse box mount to help true the ladder up. GMK, Troy Molitor, Uncarina and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Very nice. These 1/16 th Trumpeter kits do give you a realistic idea how those tanks were build in the factory. Ryan and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Trumpeter has yet to do the Jagdpanther in 1:16 scale, has it? If and when they ever do, and I certainly hope so, I'll just have to snatch one. Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 Nope, it would be logical to offer it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 42 minutes ago, Ryan said: Nope, it would be logical to offer it though. I seem to recall that they had one "in the works". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Ryan, Just a heads-up, the fit of many parts is tight especially with paint. For the torsion bars to remain workable I recommend slightly enlarging the holes they go through, in the hull and that central frame. Hope this helps, and great idea adding that traverse box for alignment! Cheers, Tom Edited September 24, 2020 by Uncarina LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 Thanks Tom, I'm still working out the painting strategy and appreciate the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebagasteiz Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hi Ryan, my name is Jose and as you know I am building the same tank as you but in an early version. About your Panther I like what I'm seeing at the moment, it seems to me a very clean construction. On what Uncarina says about enlarging the axle holes to rotate, I have a question. If the holes are enlarged, will the shafts not rotate upwards due to the weight of the tank and it will be sunk on itself? It should be remembered that the model's torsion bars are made of plastic and when twisting them by turning they do not return to their original position since it is plastic and not steel, which when twisting it tends to return to its original position, which is the twisting of a steel shaft. Don't you think it can be like that? Greetings and encouragement with the montage that I follow with interest. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebagasteiz Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Quiero decir esto: Source Trumpeter Edited September 24, 2020 by josebagasteiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Hello Jose. What a disaster of a build that is, I think the builder has inserted the road wheel arms upside down. Your logic is sound and the suspension will likely sag over time. (but nowhere as much as the lowrider in that pic) I'll probably glue in place after playing with it for a few mins. Thanks you for checking in and I will search out your work. Ryan Edited September 24, 2020 by Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Ryan said: Hello Jose. What a disaster of a build that is, I think the builder has inserted the road wheel arms upside down. Your logic is sound and the suspension will likely sag over time. (but nowhere as much as the lowrider in that pic) I'll probably glue in place after playing with it for a few mins. Thanks you for checking in and I will search out your work. Ryan That's a solid idea. On my Jagdtiger, I foresaw the exact same possibility, so intend to epoxy the torsion arms in place, once I have the 'sit" adjusted to my liking. Ryan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 114 parts in, just 1900 to go. The fit is generally very good but wrestling those torsion bars into place was a challenge. There is a little play in the knuckles that allow the road wheel shafts to pass through so watch out for that. For the life of me I cant see a way to paint any of this prior to assembly...just too many scraping or other type of scuffing dangers. The transmission case is as large as a 1/35 Jeep! chrish, dodgem37, Gazzas and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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