Dan & Andy's ICM 1/35 Early Bergepanther Build.

[CarolsHusband]

It'll be mine mostly. Thanks to the generosity of The Smythe Meister I have another Bergepanther to abuse. Thanks Andy.

Thanks to my previous experiences I have invested in a set of these.

If all goes well I may buy a set for my Italeri Bergepanther.

What Andy sent was an abandoned project and to be honest he's done a lovely job on the wheels & lower hull so I'll just continue from where he left off.

I'm going to do a vague representation of the interior that will be visible through the wooden turret hatch so I've assembled some bits & bobs from the parts bin.

This one's going to be another abused work horse, I just can't help myself. I'll try not to take 6 months over this one though.

Thanks, Dan

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dan
I look forward to seeing what you do with this. Used and abused may be slightly overdone in some cases but it sure looks good and adds interest.
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

I’ll keep an eye on this one. The tracks are good, crisp and well detailed. I used some on a Panther build a few years ago.

 

[CarolsHusband]

Hi Dan
I look forward to seeing what you do with this. Used and abused may be slightly overdone in some cases but it sure looks good and adds interest.
Jim

I'll probably be redefining "slightly" if I'm honest. I'm going to say well used rather than abused.

 

[Niho]

Dan,
One thing to check now, that a short run of Tamiya tracks fits on the sprocket, as in pitch of tracks and teeth locating..... i know from cross kitting this could come up, best check now
Nick

 

[adt70hk]

Dan,
One thing to check now, that a short run of Tamiya tracks fits on the sprocket, as in pitch of tracks and teeth locating..... i know from cross kitting this could come up, best check now
Nick

Good point... I had that issue the one time I've used individual link tracks.

Jakko I think it was suggested a solution to this that worked quite well.

Basically you you cut off two or three of the drive sprockets teeth, get the track in place, then trim the bottom of the teeth square and then you can slide them back into the gaps in the tracks.

Just a thought!

Keep up the great work.

Andrew

 

[Niho]

Good point... I had that issue the one time I've used individual link tracks.

Jakko I think it was suggested a solution to this that worked quite well.

Basically you you cut off two or three of the drive sprockets teeth, get the track in place, then trim the bottom of the teeth square and then you can slide them back into the gaps in the tracks.

Just a thought!

Keep up the great work.

AndrewAndrewA suggestion i would put forward too.... removing sprocket teeth and bond links on

Nick

 

[Niho]

LOL
I concur in sprocket teeth trimming if necessary

 

[Jakko]

some bits & bobs from the parts bin

Have you, by any chance, built a Tamiya Tiger in the past?

 

[CarolsHusband]

Have you, by any chance, built a Tamiya Tiger in the past?

Thanks Jakko, I was wondering where that part came from.....

 

[JR]

Nice one Dan , any seating left or is it all standing ?

 

[CarolsHusband]

Nice one Dan , any seating left or is it all standing ?

You're too modest M'Lord.

Your throne is at the front as usual, peeled grapes and chilled Moet & Chandon on the side table.

 

[CarolsHusband]

Dan,
One thing to check now, that a short run of Tamiya tracks fits on the sprocket, as in pitch of tracks and teeth locating..... i know from cross kitting this could come up, best check now
Nick

I hope it's not a bridge I'll have to cross but I'm sure we'll come up with a solution between us all !

 

[JR]

You're too modest M'Lord.

Your throne is at the front as usual, peeled grapes and chilled Moet & Chandon on the side table.

So kind I thank you , please carry on while I make my self comfortable.

 

[Jakko]

Thanks Jakko, I was wondering where that part came from.....

It’s the tool supplied in the late-80s Tamiya Tiger kit to line up the separate suspension arms, I suppose because that was a feature people weren’t used to at the time

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hey Dan!!.....
Only saw this very recently,and great to see it on the go,
After seeing your most excellent Famo build I`m sure you`ll make a superb job of it mate,
As for my efforts on the initial stages.... very kind of you to mention it,but that was then,this is now.... you`ll improve my stuff no end i reckon.....
.... Following along all the way
Andy

 

[scottie3158]

Dan,
Count me in mate. So I can stand at the front I will waft Mr Race with Ostritch feathers.

 

[CarolsHusband]

It’s the tool supplied in the late-80s Tamiya Tiger kit to line up the separate suspension arms, I suppose because that was a feature people weren’t used to at the time

You win a beer, there's one in your fridge.

 

[CarolsHusband]

Hey Dan!!.....
Only saw this very recently,and great to see it on the go,
After seeing your most excellent Famo build I`m sure you`ll make a superb job of it mate,
As for my efforts on the initial stages.... very kind of you to mention it,but that was then,this is now.... you`ll improve my stuff no end i reckon.....
.... Following along all the way
Andy

I'll try to do both it & the Miniart tank crew justice.

 

[JR]

Looking good Dan