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These instructions stink. Prefer the newer Dragon line drawings. You really have to be careful to do all the sub assemblies separated out in the instructions. Most of them are optional PE mini kits to supplant the plastic parts.Got a little bit of work on on the Panther. After test fitting and manipulating the superstructure and the hull, I decided to mate them prior to putting on the fiddlybits, contrary to the instructions. I found that I have a tendency to break things when handling them.Don't know if I misaligned the rear bulkhead or if it just had bad fit but that is the only problem area so far. The rear bulkhead to rear engine deck and the fit of the sponsons to the bulkhead/storage boxes. Lots of glue and squeezing and I got it pretty much joined.Thanks Bil for the tip on the cupola. You're right, big seam. Green putty and Mr Surfacer took care of that.That's it for today. Keep on plugging.
Satch
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Looking good so far.
Ah yes, those instructions. I'm curious to see what you think of them. Myself I don't much care for them. I did a Panther with that type and now working on a T34/76. The T34 sheet is missing part numbers, incorrect part numbers, drawings that don't match what's in the kit...thank goodness for Perth Reviews to help me along.
Very nice Satch! I've got this kit and started it about 3 yrs ago and never got past the suspension. Its still sitting in the box waiting for attention and now it will be jealous because I'll be paying more attention to yours than my shelf queen!! Are you building it as a Kursk vehicle?
Ernest
Last Armor Build - 1/35 Dragon M-26A1, 1/35 Emhar Mk.IV Female
Last Aircraft Builds - Hobby Boss 1/72 F4F Wildcat & FW-190A8
Looking forward to seeing this one get built Satch. Don't stress on the PE, use what makes sense and avoid what doesn't and you'll be fine.
BP Models
Should be cool Satch. Might want to add WIP to the subject line.
Eric
nice start,looks good
Great looking piece Satch,,,,,,,, thanks for sharing!
Enjoy the ride!
After building several airplanes in a row it's time for some armor. I started this while waiting for my North African Sherman to arrive.This is an early D pre zimmerit. Either going to be Kursk or GD right after Kursk.It's a premium kit so lots of PE and extra metal bits. PE usually frustrates the heck out of me but this has been ok so far. Got the running gear done and the rear bulkhead.Both boxes done. The jack mount will go on at the end.Should be a nice kit. Thanks for looking.Satch
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