"dangerous Cat" the Panther SiG

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:39 pm

Well.... with the two new members that are joining our SiG we are now on a total of 32 NOT including HM or myself .......... I think it`s a succes !! Thanks to all

MarkVerploeg · Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:26 am

just out of quriousity and maybe i missed it while browesing all the pages
is there anyone building the M-10 ersatz for this sig?
probably one of the most rare panthers ever so should be a nice addition to the build

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:42 am

MarkVerploeg wrote:just out of quriousity and maybe i missed it while browesing all the pages
is there anyone building the M-10 ersatz for this sig?
probably one of the most rare panthers ever so should be a nice addition to the build

No Mark not yet and it would really be nice if one would be build !

MarkVerploeg · Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:02 am

that is too bad
it is a nice subject and the dragon kit is a good kit for this
but i have my entry ready and waiting plus i have build one already so i don't really need a second

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:08 am

Im not sure that everybody had told what they are gonna build so who knows

MarkVerploeg · Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:35 am

HollywoodModelling wrote:Qdc is going to Build One for his project on YouTube ... Maybe people interested can get a glimpse of it there and then get one for our gb

i know , should be intresting to see what he does with it
just din't put the panther M-10 next to a real M-10
i tried and it looks funny i'll post a pic later today to show what it's like

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:38 am

Lol hm put up a link in here then

MarkVerploeg · Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:46 pm

here is how the real and the fake M-10 look next to eachother

i don't see any difference between them

Panzermeister36 · Post by **Panzermeister36** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 3:39 am

Schoof wrote:Im not sure that everybody had told what they are gonna build so who knows

I've still got to get my entry!

There's nothing in my LHC applicable except a 1/48 Jagdpanther.

I prefer 1/35 and I'm looking for a Dragon or Tamiya Jagdpanther instead.... but I may end up with a "normal" Panther.... We'll see

I'm 80% sure I'll be in this SIG as I should have only have a couple of T-34s and a PaK gun for both the Kursk and FOTR GBs on the bench at that time

I'll find the time as I REALLY WANNA DO A JAGDPANTHER

gustavlekstal · Post by **gustavlekstal** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:20 pm

Count me in for my first SiG.

Post by **Lee** » Tue May 06, 2014 7:51 pm

When's the start date for this again?

Panzerwolf · Post by **Panzerwolf** » Tue May 06, 2014 8:22 pm

Lol Lee too lazy to read the whole thread again?

HollywoodModelling wrote:1st of June it is.

Joker56 · Post by **Joker56** » Wed May 07, 2014 9:19 am

I'd like to join in please, it will be my first sig build, dragon Panther A late type for me folks

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Wed May 07, 2014 9:32 am

Joker56 wrote:I'd like to join in please, it will be my first sig build, dragon Panther A late type for me folks

Yes great Joker you're more then welcome !

MarkVerploeg · Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Wed May 07, 2014 9:34 am

and yet another entry
how many guys are taking part so.far

Post by **Lee** » Wed May 07, 2014 9:35 am

Panzerwolf wrote:Lol Lee too lazy to read the whole thread again?
HollywoodModelling wrote:1st of June it is.

I did, twice! But, couldn't find it.....

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Wed May 07, 2014 10:21 am

Schoof wrote:Due to the Planned GB`s and SiG`s on ISM we have to move the Panther SiG a bit!

I hope this isn`t a reason for any of you to cancel

the new date wil probebly be 1st of June -> 1st of September

Lee. .......

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Wed May 07, 2014 3:57 pm

Cool got a month to wrap up a build or two ready for this one.

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Wed May 07, 2014 4:01 pm

Yup ben. ..... better hurry

T3hGuppy · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Mon May 12, 2014 11:46 am

Wow prizes and everything cooool.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Mon May 12, 2014 12:42 pm

Tic toc tic toc!

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Mon May 12, 2014 12:43 pm

T3hGuppy wrote:Wow prizes and everything cooool.

Yup Gup. ...... All the good stuff

HamilkarBarkas · Post by **HamilkarBarkas** » Sat May 17, 2014 10:18 am

Oh dear time is running so fast! 1st of june is the start? okay i have to keep that in mind in order to plan it

bradsbunker · Post by **bradsbunker** » Sat May 17, 2014 11:45 am

Im in with this one if i can? i have a few Panthers in the stash which need thinning out!

just need to pull my finger out and finish my 109 then.

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sat May 17, 2014 4:48 pm

I'm all set... I'll be doing this sweet little thing!!

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Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Sat May 17, 2014 5:08 pm

I've seen the review ! Really gorgeous panther ! Are you gonna dress her up ?

Coen · Post by **Coen** » Sat May 17, 2014 5:53 pm

Yeah baybeee!

martin57 · Post by **martin57** » Sat May 17, 2014 8:15 pm

hi guys, i would like to join in on this sig , i have never done a group build or a sig before , it should give me time to build up my confidence

MarkVerploeg · Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Mon May 19, 2014 10:14 am

So basicly it is just like any other ISM gb or sig

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Mon May 19, 2014 10:35 am

Yeah same "rules" different judges and sponsors

mannloon · Post by **mannloon** » Tue May 20, 2014 5:37 am

The Panther was my first "favorite" German tank, so I think I have to try to enter this as well. I didn't think I'd have time, but if I have until September I can give it whirl.

I plan to do this relatively out of the box. Photo etch grills for sure, but I think that's it. I used the parts for the late exhaust and heater fan for my current Panther as it was an early G and I wanted it to be a late G. So I'll build this as an early jagdpanther, without zimmerit. I read somewhere that if a Jagdpanther had a "stepped" barrel it could be an early without zim, so that's what I'll do. Mostly because I don't like the idea of doing zim.

On that subject, as a lot of people are about to do Panther models I thought I'd offer up to give to someone that needs it; the Eduard photo-etch zimmerit set that came with my Tamiya Panther G. I decided it was beyond my skill level and bought the Dragon kit with molded on zim like literally the next day, so I'd be happy to send that photo-etch set to someone doing a Tamiya (or other if it fits) Panther G for the SiG.

Joker56 · Post by **Joker56** » Tue May 20, 2014 6:11 am

Mannloon
Wonderful offer , I'm going to do type A , found out my PE zim is for a type G as well, I've one on order no idea of when it show up
Peter

mannloon · Post by **mannloon** » Wed May 21, 2014 2:35 am

Although I plan to do the Jagdpanther I thought I'd post my Panther stash. The Tamiya G only has a few hours work in on the suspension. I wish I'd have waited, would have had 3 Panthers to choose from. The Tamiya G and Dragon are both early G's with Zim, so I'm making the Tamiya one a late G. So the late exhausts, heater fan, chin mantlet and such will all be taken from the Jagdpanther kit to make a late G. I'll also move the barrel cleaning tube thing to the rear deck.

I could however take the late G parts from the Dragon kit and make a G2 Jagdpanther. Just don't really like those giant exhaust pipes.

I am pretty sure the Dragon one will be exactly as it is depicted on the box. Early G with shrouded two pipe exhaust. That kit comes with multiple exhaust/deck fan options as well, but I haven't made a concrete plan yet. probably just the standard no heater flat deck, and barrel cleaning bit on the side.

On more than one occasion I almost snapped up that Premium Panther D kit (6299) as well. I want at least one D and A in my collection. Does anyone happen to know off hand which Panthers had those obscenely large fenders on the front, and if that is on any kit? I assume it's the Panther D, but I've never seen a kit with those included as far as I can tell.

Jan01 · Post by **Jan01** » Sun May 25, 2014 6:02 pm

One more week to go.....

mannloon · Post by **mannloon** » Sun May 25, 2014 8:07 pm

I'm pretty stoked, my first SiG or GB of any kind. Bought a barrel last night even though i said I'd try and go out of the box. If it doesn't start soon I'll probably end up with AM tracks....seriously this is an addictive hobby.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Sun May 25, 2014 8:33 pm

Woohoo! Ordered my kit from Value Kits the other night, can't wait!

ForbesHutton · Post by **ForbesHutton** » Sun May 25, 2014 9:55 pm

We since everyone else is teasing I might as well.

The Full Monty:

I've had the kit for 2 months now, I had to snap it up on ebay as this kit was rare and disappearing fast (there is one up for auction now, but the dragon-tracks have been replaced with smart-tracks)

So many choices

And for the record:

Joker56 · Post by **Joker56** » Mon May 26, 2014 7:22 am

Choice time folks , managed to pick up a Tamiya Panther G late version , now I've the kit to go with the Zimmerit set I've got , now do I go for Dragon type A or Tamiya type G ?, I've got aftermarket stuff for either ,cannot make up my mind

mannloon · Post by **mannloon** » Mon May 26, 2014 8:22 am

Joker56 wrote:Choice time folks , managed to pick up a Tamiya Panther G late version , now I've the kit to go with the Zimmerit set I've got , now do I go for Dragon type A or Tamiya type G ?, I've got aftermarket stuff for either ,cannot make up my mind

Tough one....i'd like to see how the Dragon A goes together, but the Tamiya G would be a bit easier build. Depends on how many builds you have going i suppose.

WirbelwindModelling · Post by **WirbelwindModelling** » Thu May 29, 2014 2:11 pm

I am interested in entering this SIG but I will have to start late because of exams, I will probably only be started by July when hopefully I will have a kit. However I am not 100% sure I will be able to participate, I will let you know ASAP when I make my decision.
Hopefully this is ok guys and I look forward to it

Rufus

Joker56 · Post by **Joker56** » Thu May 29, 2014 2:51 pm

Ok choice made , asked SWMBO ( she who must be obeyed ) to choose A or G , she choose G , so G it is

Peter

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Thu May 29, 2014 7:03 pm

Got my kit for this GB today...

Not sure what's gone on here? Lots of loose parts, and not even in its bag?!

Fingers crossed it's all there!

ForbesHutton · Post by **ForbesHutton** » Thu May 29, 2014 8:22 pm

Joker56 wrote:Ok choice made , asked SWMBO ( she who must be obeyed ) to choose A or G , she choose G , so G it is

Peter

Now you get her a G-string. If it goes over well... all is well. If it flops they you claim you misunderstood her...

Schoof · Post by **Schoof** » Thu May 29, 2014 8:44 pm

chief5437 wrote:Got my kit for this GB today...

Not sure what's gone on here? Lots of loose parts, and not even in its bag?!

Fingers crossed it's all there!

Is it an eBay buy? ...... I hope so because if that came like that from a retailer that would be bad !

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Thu May 29, 2014 8:49 pm

I'd send it back, but it's from a Facebook seller and I can't be bothered with posting it. Won't use them again though!

mannloon · Post by **mannloon** » Thu May 29, 2014 11:01 pm

Well it was an interesting Kit choice regardless.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Thu May 29, 2014 11:10 pm

I'm pretty sure it's all there, just don't like the fact it's obviously been opened and rifled through when they said it was BNIB!

Ozzie21 · Post by **Ozzie21** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 2:17 am

I'm in on this one and this will be my first group build. After delving into the stash I found I have 5 Panthers, Italeri 1/35th bergpanther, Dragon "G" jagd panther, and 1 each of Dragon's "A", "D" and "G" model panthers. Problem is I have started 3 of them so I'm left with either the "A" model or the "G" model jagdpanther. So I'm going with "A" model. I have aset of Fruilmodel tracks and an alloy barrel. I will get some PE zimmerit rather than taxing my skills with putty zimmerit. I'm hoping to do a 2nd Panzer divison unit from around July 1944 just before the division got caught in the Falaise Pocket and was destroyed. All I have to do now is find some pictures with a legible turret number.

Cya
Ozzie21

FokkerDXXI · Post by **FokkerDXXI** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 3:56 pm

I will be joining this SIG in about two weeks. I'll get a "PzBeobWg V Ausf.G", or a
"PanzerBeobachtungsWagen V Ausfuhrung G" in 1/72 from Dragon.

Jos