New HL Panhter at Mato
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ORIGINAL: rivetcounter
Sorry I meant “Comet” as for Cromwell I have no production numbers though I would certainly like to have one from any of the manufactures as this would go well with my late Tiger I
Sorry I meant “Comet” as for Cromwell I have no production numbers though I would certainly like to have one from any of the manufactures as this would go well with my late Tiger I
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Guess what the cat dragged in....
Some quick notes: The hull machine gun is not mounted but is found in the accessories box. Also, this is my first HL and I was very pleasantly surprised to find the cannon to be lathed metal (aluminum?) Kudos for that!
I'm off to work so I didn't have time to put her through her paces, but I think I will be sleeping late tonight hehe....
Some quick notes: The hull machine gun is not mounted but is found in the accessories box. Also, this is my first HL and I was very pleasantly surprised to find the cannon to be lathed metal (aluminum?) Kudos for that!
I'm off to work so I didn't have time to put her through her paces, but I think I will be sleeping late tonight hehe....
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Very nice! I need one of these!! Looks like another crooked muzzle break! Why don't they just send these in the accessories pack and let us install them ourselves?! [:@]
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RE: New HL Panhter at Mato
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Very nice! I need one of these!! Looks like another crooked muzzle break! Why don't they just send these in the accessories pack and let us install them ourselves?! [:@]
Very nice! I need one of these!! Looks like another crooked muzzle break! Why don't they just send these in the accessories pack and let us install them ourselves?! [:@]
Ernie, I’d bet a simple twist of that barrel will straighten it out. I’m lovin’ this tank, though. I’m glad they left the tools, etc. off as it’s going to make painting it a cake walk. Sure looks like a winner. It’s at the top of my ‘next tank’ list.
Anyone know anything of the suspension? Is it a little better than what I’ve read here of the Jagdpanther being a bit on the soft side?
Cheers, Bob
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I've always found the bulldog's barrel had a slight twist to it. With the HL lathed barrels (stug Jadpanther and now panther) the mussel brake are plastic and just screw on to the metal barrels)
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ordered mine last night with the metal tracks
cannot wait for it the panther has always been my favorite tank of all time
love the photos that is one nice looking tank
cannot wait for it the panther has always been my favorite tank of all time
love the photos that is one nice looking tank
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After giving a quick run, here are some thoughts:
Pros:
1. Excellent external finish.
2. Excellent suspension. The two front suspensions are even stiffer than the rest. Almost too stiff.
3. Barrel is lathed aluminum.
4. Tools and miscellaneous parts are not molded-in and are located in the accessories box.
5. A metal gearbox.
6. I estimate the gun shoots at least at 150 fps.
7. It has a working front headlight that stays on as long as the unit is turned on.
Cons:
1. The unit sound is a bit low even at max setting.
2. No barrel recoil.
3. They painted over the front headlight. [sm=50_50.gif]
All in all, a great early Christmas present
Pros:
1. Excellent external finish.
2. Excellent suspension. The two front suspensions are even stiffer than the rest. Almost too stiff.
3. Barrel is lathed aluminum.
4. Tools and miscellaneous parts are not molded-in and are located in the accessories box.
5. A metal gearbox.
6. I estimate the gun shoots at least at 150 fps.
7. It has a working front headlight that stays on as long as the unit is turned on.
Cons:
1. The unit sound is a bit low even at max setting.
2. No barrel recoil.
3. They painted over the front headlight. [sm=50_50.gif]
All in all, a great early Christmas present
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RE: New HL Panhter at Mato
ORIGINAL: Ern
Thanks for the review Ark... good news for sure!
Thanks for the review Ark... good news for sure!
Cheers, Bob