Photos of E's are hard to come by and specific to the 10th PzDiv 1940 is a tall order...but since your concern is really about the fender layout, perhaps this can help...it's from Achtung Panzer Vol 2 and shows the layout you would expect on an Ausf E or F. The DML kit includes a Notek light which is not necessarily an error...these were often retro-fitted to the E's although whether in place in 1940 is less likely.

WOW!

Thanks Wilde Bill,

I've often wondered about the Achtung Panzer books...

I guess it is time to get some of them.

Wbill76, I noticed there is only 1 "S" hook in the illustration, is that comon?

I thought there should be 2.

I am also wondering if the 10th used those rhomboid shaped number plates in France, and where did they attatch them on their Panzer III's (seems every unit had a different idea on this).

Again, thanks for the illustration.

Tom F.

The Achtung Panzer books are a great reference even though most of the text is in Japanese, enough is in English to make it worthwhile, especially when it comes to the small changes that appear between variants.

The 2nd "S" hook was added with the G, so just the one is correct. The DML fender layout has 2 but that's from their G kit in the same Imperial Series...they also have the jack block in the wrong position among other things. As for the rhomboid plate, I can't say for sure other than there are pics of 1940's IIIs with the plate...some had it on the hull side below the turret, others at the rear...I believe the DML kit directs for it to be placed at the rear.

Wild Bill, you are the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the great info.

I will have to fix that fender, then I will post some WIP pics....

I promise!

Tom F.

Don't know why this didn't move to the top of the forum, but, here is an update.

Check out the pics in the 1st part of the post...

I wish I knew the right way to update a post, maybe some one could give a tutorial....

Tom F.

Shure appreciate the complaments and the advise!!!

Always liked your work man!!!

Tom F.

Tom,

Adding a reply will move it to the top of the forum vs. just editing the post as Ron pointed out. It's easier for continuity's sake as well to update by adding new posts instead of editing the original one...otherwise people will likely scroll to the bottom and not see the update!

You've made some great progress on your III-E, looking very sharp on the details.

Wbill76,

Thanks for all the advise and compliments!!! "Look What You Started!!!"

Detailfreak,

Thanks for the compliments!  And those are the stainless steel tool clamps from Lion Roar Part No. LE35091, and they are the easiest ones that I have ever had to assemble!!

Doog,

WOW! what a compliment!!!!!

Thanks, I hope she paints up as nice as some of your stuff....

Thanks to all!

Tom F. (PANZERJEAGER) 

UPDATE 7:00 AM 02-06-2009

Slow progress but I managed to get tha left fender finished.

On to the right fender!

I desided not to work on updating the right fender on the vehicle as I did on the left, so I tore it off!

Ya see I had intended this build to be, as we call them in our club a "slammer".

A "slammer" is a kit that you build basicly out of the box, ya know, ya "slamm it together", an easy one right!

Well, after finding out how wrong the details were, here we are...

Here ars some pics of the right rear fender extension....

Thank god for resistance soldering!!!

Tail light wiring;

Track tool box with clamps;

Another shot of the rear;

Here are the parts for the right front fender extension (tonights project)...

Sorry the pics are not as clear as they should be, I got in a hurry!

More updates soon!

Tom F. (PANZERJEAGER)

Thanks wing_nut!

I am trying to get this one done for a local contest in March, hope I make it in time!!!

Tom F.

Thanks Doog! means alot that you guys are interested....

Tom F.

New update, 02-12-09 6:58 AM

Is it not lovely living in the north woods of Wisconsin!!!

40+ degrees F. this weekend and my under ground water pipes to my outer apartments froze!!!

There went most of my modelling time...

Anyhoo,

here we go:

And yes that is a real wood shovel handle turrned out of a tooth pick in a dremel tool.

Also the starting handle is also scratch built;

1) The small, drive end was turned using a #11 exacto blade as a cutter and the venerable dremel tool

2) The handle is a piece of annealed brass tube with a flange spun into it using an awl and the dremel tool

3) Lastly, the crank was drilled out with a #78 bit to accept the small turning for the drive end

Thats all for now!

Enjoy...

Tom F. (PANZERJEAGER)

wbill76 wrote:

Doing a great job on this one with all the very fine detail work...I was curious about the starter since it's all-brass, fabulous work there for sure in crafting your own.

wbill76,

Thanks!  

About the starting handle, maybe I'm geting a little carried away...

Hey!, I am having a helava time with how the smoke candle rack is constructed on the back.

Got any info on that damn thing?????

Tom F.

Tom,

Don't tell me you're trying to scratchbuild one of those too? This drawing might help at least give you the general idea. Essentially the same style of rack as that seen on the early Pz IVs, IIs, and Is.

wbill76 wrote:

Tom, Don't tell me you're trying to scratchbuild one of those too? This drawing might help at least give you the general idea. Essentially the same style of rack as that seen on the early Pz IVs, IIs, and Is.

MAN YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going to order that book ya got tomorrow....mmm, err, wich volume are these pics from anyhow???

And were is the best place to by it on the internet???

Oh, ya, wbill76,

I almost forgot, the rack is part of Aber's kit that I am using.

But, if it p's me off too much I may have to scratch build one...

Tom F.

This is from Achtung Panzer No. 2. RZM Imports carries the full line and is where I got mine: http://www.rzm.com/books/model/achtung.cfm

Just be warned a lot of the caption text is in Japanese with no corresponding English translation but all of the details and drawings are dual captioned and that's ultimately what matters with these anyhow IMHO.

Rekindling this build after 8 years of struggle.

It has been 8 years cense I had put this project into a tote.

In the past 8 years my wife’s Father died, then her Sister lost the house.

My Grandmother lost her battle with kidney failure.

My Father was diagnosed with heart failure.

I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes, and all of the problems with that going out of control.

My Mother found out she had Pancreatic cancer, then died after a long 6 year fight, She died a year ago at Christmas.

This put me into some deep depression.

It has taken some time to get back in the swing of things.

I have posted a few things in the interim, in between some bouts with depression.

But I am planing to be on here more often now.

I am not looking for a pitty party, just putting this out for those in similar situations.

I am hoping to show that everyone can overcome all of these things and get back to the norm.

And as such I plan on finishing up the builds that I left abandoned.

So starting out slowly, here is the reopening of this build;

More tomorrow.

Great to see you back. Those are really terrible things to have happen and never feel ashamed for all the prayers, thoughts and feelings that come your way.

I also send condolences to your wife. I gather she's still holding it up.

It's so hard to find modeling time anymore, so any little bit is a blessing.

One of my very favorite tamks BTW. Really will follow you here.

Bill

Really awesome PE work.

Thanks for the kind words Bill.

Glad you like my work TigerII.

Upon unpacking the tote I noticed I had lost a fender;

After a bit of scraping to get rid of the old C.A. it's bach on again.

Here is a look at the tiny bits;

and the photo etch parts left;

Here is the start to the internal detail for the coupola;

More to come later.

Gee, after all that I think I'd need a hobby to keep my mind off reality. 

My thoughts and prayers, hope things turn around after all that. 

Well I can certainly understand losing the wind in your sails for this hobby. I had similar experiences from 2011 thru the end(literally) of last year. No medical illness conditions thankfully though. And yes, the hobby muse left the building for awhile. But she does return eventually. Hopefully when we can get back to where we left off before after all the dust and debris settles. 

You have quite the project going here, and it's good to see you're back on it now! There sure is a lot of extra effort you are pouring into this Panzer. I'm looking forward to your finished build.