Cyber Hobby Panther II

Tim, I think it was to be the 75 mm Kw.K.44/1 L/70. There were plans to introduce the Tiger B's main gun, the long barrel 88 as well. But I don't think it would fit in the schmalturm created for the panther. They would probably have to adapt the Tiger B's turret to the Panther. If memory serves, it was determined that the 88 could not be fitted to the panther because the turret ring was too small.

I think the barrel on the KwK 42 and the KwK 44/1 are the same length. But the 42 has the brake on it. I think both are 70 calibers long.

Also, I think one got built and is on display somewhere. I can't recall if it is at Bovington or perhaps Aberdeen in Maryland. I have some pictures of it in dunkelgelb only. No camo. I suppose that's because it was never fielded in battle.

Cheers, Bruce

P.S. I may turn out to be more ignorant than you, lol. I'm not certain of the above. My memory is going. 0_o

Thanks for the comments lads,

Tim, Bruce has covered most of it (cheers Bruce). Plans to update the original Panther design with the Panther II were already being discussed before the first Panther had even seen combat! The development of the Panther II was being discussed as early as January 1943 when Hitler was insisting on heavier armour for the tank fleet. One Panther II chassis was completed and eventually captured by the U.S.; it is now on display at the Patton Museum in Fort Knox. An Ausf G turret is mounted on this chassis.(Picture courtesy Wikipedia - for discussion purposes only) The picture does lose its distortion once clicked on.

Nick, I had a similar idea for an evolution project but focusing on Soviet/Russian AFVs. It is sort of happening but many other great models continue to be released so staying focused hasn't been an easy thing to do. This is the third Panther I've done.

Craig glad to see you looking in & thanks for the kind words. It is great to be building again.

Thanks Johnny good to see you along too.

Andy

Edited By Andy Claesens on 25/04/2012 22:47:29

Andy

First lot of paint looks great, looking forward to seeing the rest. You certainly aren't letting the grass grow under your feet for this build.

cheers

Rossco

Another nice camo scheme Andy. Watchin and learning.

Pete

Cheers Ross & Pete,

On a bit of a roll with this. I've got the brown masked and sprayed. Although I am not totally happy with the finish on this so far there is still quite a way to go and the weathering should sort it out.

More tomorrow.

Andy

Hi Andy,

You're right this one is on a roll and it's looking superb.

Cheers

VI

Very nice painting on the BIG Panzer Andy

this will be a nice addition--

I've nearly bought this kit so many time the price is so nice--but the stash already bursts at the seams

Adam

Somehow missed this one Andy - will be watching the finale

SimonT

I have the same thing every build Andy i get to a certain stage and don't like it and have to push through and 9 times out of ten i end up happy so keep going mate its looking good

Craig