frosty's ersatz m10 progress report UPDATE

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 12:36 PM

AH HA! here it all is... I have used Ron's site also with no problems...

Now I feel ashamed.. Ashamed [*^_^*]

..my home computer(Alienware) has about 10 usb2 ports on it and now I learn there are some folk who don't have any.... Kinda like watching one of those Sally Struthers commercials...

God Bless,
Kenneth

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:01 PM

OK, here's the latest news:
i'm rite now in the process of uploading pix of this project 2 ronusmc's gallery, so there should b some pix visible there shortly & if some kind soul will post the links, u'll b able 2 see 'em here as well ! Big Smile [:D]

otherwise, go to general modeling discussion forum, click on the Photo gallery upload thread, then use ron's sig 2 go to his gallery & check the upload section & u should find my pix !
and since i still owe u folks some pix of my pink Panther, i'll b uploading a few pix of that little kittykat....
and if i have time, maybe even a couple more ! Cool [8D]

thanx 4 being so patient & waiting 4 me 2 get around 2 postin' pix, everybody !
best wishes & happy modeling,
frosty Smile [:)]

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:30 PM

I think we're all like cats at the sound of a can opener, poised at the ready...food,food, food...
pics, pics, pics..

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:34 PM

i just hope the meal's worth waiting 4.... Blush [:I]

i took these pix between 4:30 & 5:30 AM today... groggyville, no doubt ! Big Smile [:D]

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LOL !!!
frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:46 PM

Here's a couple shots:

Looking good Frosty. I had a bad setback with my scratchbuilt turret. I took a day off and hit it again the day after, second try looks pretty good.
Stick with it. Thumbs Up [tup]

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cassibill

Member since
February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:51 PM

ohhh pretty pics
working on final papers so i'm loopier than usual

cdw My life flashes before my eyes and it mostly my life flashing before my eyes!!! Big Smile The 1/144 scale census and message board: http://144scalelist.freewebpage.org/index.html

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 12:59 PM

thanks, claymore68 !
if u want 2 import any of this stuff 2 the dedicated Panther group build site, please go ahead...
i'm just too ignorant in the mystic ways of the 'net to do it myself. Clown [:o)]

my next challenge will b 2 attempt 2 post my own link at some point ! Smile [:)]

(can anyone say "Y2K"- type meltdown ?) Wink [;)]

thanx again !!!!
frosty Smile [:)]

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 1:04 PM

starting to take shape, I see. can't wait to see the end result!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 1:07 PM

Lookin real good there Frosty... Keep up the steady work...

God Bless,
Kenneth

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 1:24 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by frostygirl

thanks, claymore68 !
if u want 2 import any of this stuff 2 the dedicated Panther group build site, please go ahead...
i'm just too ignorant in the mystic ways of the 'net to do it myself.
my next challenge will b 2 attempt 2 post my own link at some point !
(can anyone say "Y2K"- type meltdown ?)
thanx again !!!!
frosty

I'll start importing and hopefully have it done by the weekend. Cool [8D]

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, December 17, 2003 1:25 PM

Hey, that looks pretty good! Keep up the good work!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 22, 2003 8:17 AM

hi, all !
here's the latest news on my project.
took a short break from 'plastic surgery' to work on the drive train:
painted road wheel rubber
installed road wheels, idlers & drive sprockets

then back 2 the styrene stash 2 build more parts:
false backplate installed
false mantlet cut & installed
added step 2 bow plate

didn't get a heck of a lot more done on this, 'cause i'm actually still kinda sick... Sad [:(]

but i think i'm still on schedule so far.
it's really beginning 2 look like something now, the shape of the treacherous ersatz begins 2 emerge from the shadows !

pix will b posted asap, i promise !

best wishes & happy modeling,
frosty Smile [:)]

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, December 22, 2003 8:21 AM

Thanks for keeping us updated! Keep up the good work!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 22, 2003 9:35 AM

Get well Frosty.
Sounds like you're making good progress, keep us posted.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 10:06 AM

here's the latest news:
the trax r now installed
drilled holes 4 coax mg & gun sight in the false mantlet cover

next: the side skirts....& turret armor !

will probably not b able 2 post pix 'til after x-mas... Sad [:(]

Happy Holidays 2 all !
Peace on Earth, and good will to all.... people ! (LOL)
frosty Smile [:)]

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 11:12 AM

And Merry Xmas to you too, Frosty!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 3:55 PM

At least you're making progress unlike me. Looking forward to pics.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 29, 2003 11:35 AM

Well, i did a bunch of work on the ersatz over the last couple of days...

the turret armor is done, the side skirts r on, and i added a lot of lift hooks
and small fittings to the turret top, mantlet, glacis plate, lower bow plate,
and back plate. the beastie has been painted a dk. green, and circle star
decals applied 2 glacis plate & turret side armor.

so, apart from a few last details like spare tk. racks & the lenses 4 the rear lights, i'm pretty much done w/ this little kittykat !!! joy, joy... Big Smile [:D]

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gotta say it turned out pretty well 4 my first major 'plastic surgery ' conversion, altho' if i had 2 do it again, i'd try & do a bit more sanding on the putty & i don't think i nailed the overhang of the rear turret plate... Sad [:(]

but, crude as it may b, it's all mine ! Big Smile [:D]

and i love it !!!

pix will b posted tomorrow if all goes well !!!
(i know, now the anticipation will b killing some of u, but u'll just have 2 wait & see... my apologies !)
hope everyone else is having fun w/ their build ...
i can hardly wait 2 see the rest of these projects !

frosty Smile [:)]

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, December 29, 2003 11:38 AM

Gotta see da pix!

~Brian

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Monday, December 29, 2003 12:40 PM

Well Done frosty! can't wait to see the little guy!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, December 29, 2003 3:18 PM

Pics Frosty, we need more pics.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 11:50 AM

ok folks....
as promised, i have just uploaded a couple of in progress pix of the ersatz to the ronusmc site... they r on pg. 11 in the upload gallery rite now,
here's a link, or maybe even an image:

if i did it rite...

3rd time mite b the one ....fingers crossed !
frosty Smile [:)]

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:12 PM

woohoo, you did it!!

it looks really good there, frosty!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:12 PM

yippee & PTL, it worked...
so here's another shot of my new beastie !

tell me what u think, folks !

best wishes & happy modeling,
frosty Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:17 PM

here's the promised WIP shot....
got ahead of myself & kinda ruined the sequence, but whatever...

thanx, Chris! i'm definitely happy with this one ! Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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M1abramsRules

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June 2003

Posted by M1abramsRules on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:19 PM

you forgot to put the forward slash in the last tag

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:30 PM

WOW! Looks fantastic Frosty. Great job.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:34 PM

thanx again !
so...
there it is, just about finished.
looking at the pix, i noticed that there was a little unpainted area inside the turrret armor on one side, but i hit it with a small brush & some OD early this AM.
also added the missing tow shackle on the left front mount at the same time,
4 those of u w/ really sharp eyes.

this is how it worked out:
started w/ the 1/72 hasegawa Panther ausf G kit...
conversion parts scratchbuilt from styrene sheet, strip, rod & tube
details from styrene rod & strip, brass tube, copper & stainless steel wire
exactly 3 commercially produced detail parts:
HO scale A Line stirrup step and
2 HO scale A Line drop-style grabirons

no p/e or resin was harmed in the making of this model Big Smile [:D]

frosty

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 12:54 PM

turned out real good frosty , nice work.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 1:10 PM

danke shoen ! Big Smile [:D]

i also forgot 2 mention the article by Art Loder in FSM on doing this conversion in 1/35, which was my main guide 2 doing this project.
i did have 2 do some "thinking in new ways" to adapt it 2 1/72, tho' ! Wink [;)]

it was really a fun project, and i think it looks really close 2 the original
(IMHO, anyway) Blush [:I]

frosty

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