"Hold the rope" - Bergepanther - Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D - ICM 1/35

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:46 pm

Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this kit from ICM:

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the kit consists of a
Bergepanther (early version)
Pz.Kpfw. V Panther, Ausf. D'
le.gl.Einheits-Pkw Kfz.4 - WWII German Light Anti-Aircraft Vehicle

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A quick look inside the "big" box:

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RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:47 pm

First steps ..

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To make the "Maybach HL230 P30" engine and the maintenance crew, I found this old kit in my stash ...

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digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 1:37 pm

aur0ra145 · Post by **aur0ra145** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:26 pm

That's a lot of plastic for just one box, very cool!

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:48 am

I believe from reading the words of others that the ICM Panther kits are under rated so I'll be interested to hear your take on that opinion.

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:37 pm

"Maybach HL230 P30" engine assembled and installed ...

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Air Filters installed ...

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Engine installed ...

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digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 12:08 am

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:55 pm

I assembled the first Panther and I won't add the air intake grilles because I want to attach the anti-aircraft armor (and I didn't buy them either...).

The model has some flaws due to the soft plastic utilized for the molds, but it looks good enough although it lacks the accuracy and detail of other brands such as Tamiya.

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RangerNeil · Post by **RangerNeil** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 7:50 pm

From the photos it looks very good!

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:31 am

Installing the anti-aircraft armour (a real nightmare...) and the first coat of paint ...

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RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:09 pm

The camouflage painting is finished. What do you think?
Now comes the most tedious part... assembling the tracks...

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digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:30 pm

Camo is very good and so is the weathering on the exhausts.

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 3:41 pm

The camo looks great!

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:38 pm

Tracks assembled ... After long and patient work ...

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BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:37 pm

The tracks look great!

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:42 pm

I finally managed to start the Bergepanther using the same procedure as for the Panther and added the first PE ... so far without any particular difficulties.

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RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:35 am

... and after the PE ...

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A black primer coat ...

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digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:54 am

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:04 am

Beautiful work on both hulls. Quite a project to be wrestling with.

I loved the drop-in engine too.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Nov 27, 2023 3:56 pm

Lovely work as always Rod, I really like the way ICM do these multi-boxings of their individual kits.

Looking forward to seeing more progress

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:29 am

First coat of varnish and staining of the wooden top ... do you like it?

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aur0ra145 · Post by **aur0ra145** » Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:05 pm

Nice work!

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:31 am

Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:55 am

Wow!

Come on guys, why aren't you all chiming in with how AMAZING that turret cover is?

Just superb

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:34 pm

Super job on the woodwork - very realistic!

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:31 pm

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:35 pm

I assembled the model except for a few details (and the tracks) ...
To give more evidence of wear and tear, I lightened the colour of the wood.

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Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:45 pm

Looking good, really nice detail painting

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:32 pm

Very nice!

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:08 am

And the Panther should also be ready for weathering ...

BTW
For 'historical' consistency I removed the anti-aircraft armour...

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Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:48 pm

Thats a beautiful looking Panther, the camo is superbly subdued but still visible.

Excellent work

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:14 pm

Both tanks are practically ready to be deployed in the field ...

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RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 5:14 pm

I was thinking of positioning them like this ... with the 'le.gl.Einheits-Pkw Kfz.4' in the foreground and probably some other figures ...

What do you think?

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Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:17 pm

Beautiful weathering on both tanks. The figures look good too, nice poses.

digger303 · Post by **digger303** » Sun Dec 17, 2023 11:35 pm

Two good results, but I think I like the Bergepanther best.
The weathering looks spot on a bit dirty, but not over done. Just dirty enough for the work it was constantly
employed in with people clambering all over it.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 2:43 pm

Awesome work on both vehicles.

I really like the proposed layout too - especially if the second shot is the preferred viewing angle, that works really well

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:10 pm

I have placed the thanks and figures on the base, what do you think?

Obviously there are still a few details to be sorted out and added.... Comments Always Welcome

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Stokesy44 · Post by **Stokesy44** » Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:39 pm

The final ensemble looks superb. Great work all round.

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:51 am

Excellent!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:06 pm

That really does look superb - great work

RodolfoMas · Post by **RodolfoMas** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 11:45 am

I think I'm done ... what do you think?

Comments Always Welcome

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BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:34 pm

I commented in your other post but would like to add that you did a great job of painting the vehicles differently. Too many times you see that the modeler has their weathering and painting routines and everything is same same. Doing them differently pulls the viewers eyes around the diorama. Once again, great job!