Tamiya 1/35 Panther Sd.kfz 171

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dubster72

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Good shout about the 'hard as nails' stuff Colin! I've just finished off my Milliput doing the zimm on a Tiger so I'll give the other stuff a go on some scrap & see how I get on.

Cheers

Patrick
 
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CDW

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Just a quick one .... could be of use to someone.

Simple shackle made from a length of solder wire and a pin.

Cut wire to length (3/4 inch is about right for 1/35th armour), crimp both ends with flat pliers then punch holes in the flattened parts with pin ... cut pin to size and fit.

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geegad

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so so small but will look the dogs when its on

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dubster72

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Very cool Colin, that's given me an idea! Where's my wire ...

Cheers

Patrick
 
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Colin i love the waffle zim its gonna look the biz. Thanks for the hard as nails tip.
 
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CDW

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just a few shots now it's had a base coat and the zimms been done (what a job!!!!)

changed the shackles for my new design, don't look too bad methinks?

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Gave the turret a quick wash to see how the zimm turned out, not too bad but will be better when the camo's added and some more detailing done.

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just a quick test for colours to do chipping with, will probably paint over some of this with the camo, just have to add it again.

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CDW

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didn't like the tow cables that came with the models, they're just not bendy enough even when heated up so positioning where i want it would be difficult.

Made one from four lengths of copper wire (from the winding on a TV transformer)

Twist it, cut it, drill the plastic bits and stick it together, just needs a paint :smiling3:

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dubster72

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I use picture hanging wire, and those shackles came out very well Colin. I'm gonna nick that idea!

Cheers

Patrick
 
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CDW

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those shackles came out very well Colin. I'm gonna nick that idea
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Please do, it's nice that can offer something inovative occasionally, bit of pay back for what i've learnt on here from the likes of yourself :smiling3: :smiling3:
 
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Nice progress Colin. You've made a great job of the Zimm.

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CDW

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well for those following .... it's finished.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/completed-tanks/15639-tamiya-1-35-panther-sd-kfz-171-a.html#post123877
 
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