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Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 12:47:16 AM   
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From: sandy, OR, USA
Status: offline 		Finally decided to start on this build, despite having 4 other incomplete tank builds.[:''(]

This Panther is gonna be primarily gonna become a shelf queen, because I''m more interested in the modeling aspect of this hobby, compared to the RC. But I don''t mind running my tanks outside once in a while.

Here''s some parts I got from Willy at CustomRCModels. Great guy to deal with! I got the Impact PE set, the metal sprockets, metal sprocket wheel guides, metal mantlet, and the Impact muzzle break, which came free with the PE set.

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 12:53:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here''s a couple of my recent builds. They''re both basically done, I just need to paint and weather a few of their parts.


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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 12:59:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey! Love the T-34!! Which kit is it?

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 12:59:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		Annnd....it''s probably a bad idea to work on two tank builds at once, but I couldn''t help start on my Matorro King Tiger.

I already started by replacing the barrel with a metal one, fixed the bulge on the bottom front hull plate, and removed the side tool mounts in preparation for the Impact PE set that I ordered from ETO

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 1:06:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		It''s the older Trumpeter/WSN RC without the IR battle system. That reminds me, I still have to finish the T-34/76 Trumpeter kit I started a while back.[:''(]

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 1:11:13 AM   
streetsquid



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From: Peoria, AZ, USA
Status: offline 		googlydoogly,
Very nice work, I especially like the chipping on the Tiger. It''s just enough without being overdone.

Just last week I completed a rebuild of the Tamiya Panther. I had a thread going on this forum for most of the build. I personally like to beat my tanks up pretty good, so it''s showing some pretty hardcore wear and tare.

I too used a metal barrel, upgraded sprockets and the Impact (Lion Roar) PE set, or at least some of it. I run my tanks pretty hard, and our battlefield here in Arizona isn''t the easiest on tanks so I opted to leave off some of the super fragile parts and focused on paint and weathering techniques. If you didn''t get a chance take a look and see if there might be something there you might find useful.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7232225/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm

Good luck, and please post frequently.

Regards,

Streetsquid

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 1:32:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks! I was actually reading your build thread earlier and have it bookmarked now. Your zimmerit and weathering work are amazing!


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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 1:37:20 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: googlydoogly

Annnd....it''''s probably a bad idea to work on two tank builds at once, but I couldn''''t help start on my Matorro King Tiger.

I already started by replacing the barrel with a metal one, fixed the bulge on the bottom front hull plate, and removed the side tool mounts in preparation for the Impact PE set that I ordered from ETO

I was waiting to see how long it would be for someone to detail one of these KT''s. nice job.

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 5:46:55 AM   
streetsquid



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Status: offline 		googlydoogly,
Thanks for the kind words, I think I got lucky as it all came together in the end.

You what they say "sometimes it''s better to be lucky than good" either way hopefully you find something useful there, if you have questions or would like any additional information on anything I posted there feel free to shoot me a PM and I''ll be glad to help in any way I can.

regards,

Craig

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 7:05:35 PM   
StumpyBloke


 

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ORIGINAL: googlydoogly

It''''s the older Trumpeter/WSN RC without the IR battle system. That reminds me, I still have to finish the T-34/76 Trumpeter kit I started a while back.[:''''(]


Cheers! Now I wonder where I can get one of them from for my next, next project!!

Rich

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/15/2008 7:53:43 PM   
slotcarrod



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ORIGINAL: googlydoogly

Here''''s a couple of my recent builds. They''''re both basically done, I just need to paint and weather a few of their parts.



Very nice, I like your paint on the Tiger!

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 4/16/2008 12:49:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		How''s the sprocket issue? Have it been solved already?

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 5/1/2008 7:04:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sadly, nope. This Panther will definitely need the metal tracks...which I couldn't afford at the moment. (Building two tanks at once with all the upgrade parts).

So Here's the basic start of this build. Starting with the tension pulleys. Each pulleys has 9 parts. Good thing there's a good show on TV while I was building this tank.


I also installed the suspension housings, torsion bar stays, torsion bars, and suspension arms. Had a bit of a problem with one of the suspension housings, because the srew holes won't line properly. So I had to use brute force. -_-



Tension pulleys installed.


Metal sprocket wheel guides installed. I prefer this because the sculpt is far more detailed than the stock Tamiya parts.


The mechanism deck plate and the two gearboxes installed. I need to remember to break these gearboxes in before I run in outside.


Idlers, sprocket wheels, and the roadwheels installed. Each roadwheels are composed of 9 pieces, including the rubber tires. This is probably the most tedious part of the build.


Up next, installation of the remaining of the electronics, turret assembly, and detailing of the hull.

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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 5/1/2008 7:34:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		Brute force, huh? Nice!!! Now I know what I'm up against with both the Jagdpanther and Panther.

Are you putting any zimm coating on this?


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RE: Tamiya Panther Build - 5/1/2008 8:40:43 PM   
hdbeast


 

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Status: online 		Great look start, googlydoogly, keep it coming.

Gary

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