Best Panther?

Verlinden do a interier set for the Dragon Ausf A late

The Tamiya's are easier builds than the Dragon's though. You can spend more of your time painting and weathering it instead of construction. The Tamiya G's are very nice too. Don't bother with the Tamiya Panther A though. It's only good as a toy.

QUOTE: Originally posted by edog I am not using any of the night vision devices. At least not this time I am enjoying this kit so much, that it also may be the next kit I buy. I think I will get the Aber update next time though. The Aber one comes with replacement brackets for the shurzen. The only complaints i have about the kit are the barrel (it is not round and this time its not my fault!), the brackets for the shurzen are not very well detailed (I mean they didnt even try!) and the mounting for the drive wheels are missing detail. (they didnt include the bolts, or the welded joints) I think I am also giong to pick up the Panther II while Im at it

Edog, I have started my Panther and am loving it! Great fit, great detail. I have ordered some engine screens for her, which is as far as I am going with PE at this stage (baby steps!). One thing.... my barrel is a bit of a dog too, and it may be a bit beyond me to get it to look right. The end is good, and it matched up alright, but it was a bit flattened even before I started sanding. Any suggestions for a replacement? I can get Jordi Rubio stuff fairly easily, not sure about other brands.

This is an open question of course! How is the barrel on yours jimq?

Matt

QUOTE: Originally posted by wipw Here's a little more salt to your wound! This is a link to a review of Aber's super-set for the Tiger. The one for the Panther is very similar. (Just so you know what your in for!! lol) I probably would have never gotten it. I received the Panther set as a birthday gift from my wife. http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/german/aber35k01.htm

OK, it took a while to pick my jaw up off the floor but I think I'm better now..IT'S JUST NOT FAIR! YOU GUYS ARE TORMENTING ME! JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT, YOU PULL ME BACK IN! The evil Aberworld of PE and your stinkin' turned barrels and your lousy indy tracks and, and and AAAARRRRRGHHHHHH.....
I GOTTA HAVE IT! I GOTTA HAVE IT!
Maybe the bankruptcy judge will appreciate the fine detail of my builds.

QUOTE: Originally posted by ausf OK, it took a while to pick my jaw up off the floor but I think I'm better now..IT'S JUST NOT FAIR! YOU GUYS ARE TORMENTING ME! JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS OUT, YOU PULL ME BACK IN! The evil Aberworld of PE and your stinkin' turned barrels and your lousy indy tracks and, and and AAAARRRRRGHHHHHH..... I GOTTA HAVE IT! I GOTTA HAVE IT! Maybe the bankruptcy judge will appreciate the fine detail of my builds.

Just how I felt when I read it . I don't know how, but I just have to find the money to get that stuff.

QUOTE: One thing.... my barrel is a bit of a dog too, and it may be a bit beyond me to get it to look right. The end is good, and it matched up alright, but it was a bit flattened even before I started sanding. Any suggestions for a replacement?

I've lost track of if you're doing the Dragon or Tamiya G. Sorry. If it's the Tamiya, Eduard has a georgeous barrel out for it. I got one accidently a few weeks back. (I asked my 13 year old son to put an e-bay bid in on a Firefly barrel, and he bid on one for the Tamiya Panther G instead.) Since I have both a Dragon and a Tamiya steelwheeled G, it was no big deal. I don't know if it will fit the Dragon kit or not.

Ausf:

It's not we who are pulling you back. It's the darkside! Once in, there is no escape!

monrad It's still not to late for you! Runnnnnnn!!!!!!!

Phroosh,

I have only purchased two Eduard barrels. One was for the Tamiya Panther G, and one for the Tamiya Tiger 1. Both were superior to anything I have seen JR produce. I am not a fan of those case white metal muzzle breaks; they usually require a LOT of cleanup. However, I believe that anything would be better than that thing that Dragon supplied. I have also been meaning to try out Aber’s new barrels. I believe they have one for the Dragon Panthers. Anyway, my first choice for a barrel would be Eduard.

Go with an eduard barrel, it's one piece. The Dragon's gun may not be the best, but atleast it is one piece. It's really a nice kit for the money. My biggest knocks are lack of pe grilles and poor tracks. I bought Tamiya parts to replace them. They ended up costing more than the kit itself! Silly isn't it?

I don't know how they newer ones are. I built one of the older "70's-80's" panthers that I got cheap off of Ebay..and was severely dissaponited... there was nothing for the space bettween the hull and the uper part, so there was a big whole if you looked from a slight downward angle...

Quick update on my Dragon Panther Barrel.....

Sand,sand,sand,check. Frown.
Sand,sand,sand check. Frown
Sand,sand,sand,twist,sand,check. Frown.
Sand,sand,sand,twist,SNAP! Curse.
Ring,ring,order,card,buy. Wait.

Went with the Eduard one, owing to all your recommendations. By the looks of it, I should be very pleased.

Matt

Matt my barrel is also flat looking ?? what i will do with it yet may bin it i was thinking i may set it up on a drill and turn it with wet and dry and see how that goes first

Sorry to hear of the barrel Matt. Good choice with the Eduard though.