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

Armor/AFV WWII Axis
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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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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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Just for your information, the wooden ring cover is incorrect -at least I have never seen one, they were made of metal.
There are a number of other inaccuracies with this kit, which is a mix of Bergepanther features as far as I know.
But if you want to enjoy the build as is, go ahead and have fun!

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“Maybach HL230 P30” engine assembled and installed …


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Air Filters installed …


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Engine installed …


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Looks great!

Bill

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Looking forward to how this one progresses, definitely. I would be interested in knowing more about how accurate that ICM Bergepanther is.

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


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As of when did this feature start to be installed? IIRC, based on a criticized book, these panels are used to prevent “pine needles” to fall into engine compartment, a feature from late war.
I might be wrong!

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The camouflage painting is finished.
Now comes the most tedious part… assembling the tracks…


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Thanks for the info, you are probably right …
Unfortunately I can’t take them off … otherwise I’ll ruin the model.

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Tracks assembled … After long and patient work …


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As far is a i know, those air-defense shields where a spring 45 improvement seen in northern italy & germany

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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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Nice combo kit offering. Love your camo.

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… and after the PE …


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A black primer coat …


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


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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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And the Panther should also be ready for weathering …

BTW
As suggested I removed the anti-aircraft armour


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


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