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280014/280015 Panther Ausf A/D/G Revisited - New Tooling 180123
tyroflyer:
I know there were numerous different tracks on earlier panzers. There is an excellent u tube video by Adam Mann about that subject. Wouldn't surprise me if Panther tracks also varied. In any event it shows Rubicon's attention to detail we have come to expect.
ripley:
Pzr III and IV had left and right handed track as well . IRC its something to do with a inset for the head of the track pin on one side and a recess for the locking nut on the other side . Some early Tiger I s had the same style track on both sides , you can see the traction cleats on the track links , one side v and the other side ^. They should have developed tracks like the Sherman , they fit either side and with all other M3 / M4 style track links ( not the E8 of course , way different ) The T-34 never even had locking nuts , the pins went in from the inside and a wedge shaped device by the drive sprocket pushed the head loose pin back flush ::) .
Pinky:
--- Quote from: Rubicon Models on August 10, 2017, 02:15:35 am ---From several sources, there were 4 different track designs (or patterns) being used by the Panther throughout Ausf D, A, and then G. Might be a mix of track links for left and right side during field repairs. Going to dig into this deeper!
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I could only find references to 2 different types; during production they added the additional 'chevrons' to improve traction. There were also ice cleats that could be attached.
While you're looking at the Panther, could you tweak the fit of the engine deck where it meets the rear hull wall? There is a gap there which is hard to avoid. It'd also be good if you could improve the way the nose assembles, so that the interlocking armour effect is better defined. And maybe refine the gun barrel, so it's a bit thicker and properly circular. There are a few other points, which would improve the accuracy of the Ausf D in particular.
Rubicon Models:
--- Quote from: Pinky on August 10, 2017, 10:01:16 am ---While you're looking at the Panther, could you tweak the fit of the engine deck where it meets the rear hull wall? There is a gap there which is hard to avoid. It'd also be good if you could improve the way the nose assembles, so that the interlocking armour effect is better defined. And maybe refine the gun barrel, so it's a bit thicker and properly circular. There are a few other points, which would improve the accuracy of the Ausf D in particular.
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We are not going to redo the Panther at this point, just minor tweak to the tracks. If we are to make changes as you suggested, the alternations are worth redoing a new tank (or moulds).
This is the updated track links:
Enjoy!
;)
Rubicon Models:
Besides changes made to the Panther track links, we are adding various rear exhaust options too!
Hope you like them all! ;)
Enjoy!
;)
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