Chris' Panther blitz **Finished**

[spitfire1677]

Hi all,
This will be my first build of any kind on this forum, so please be kind

For this build I will be building a Hasegawa 1/72 Panzer Kampfwagen V Panther Ausf G (MT9:500) but it wont be OOB, I will be using a couple of aftermarket bits, namely Eduard's PE Schurtzen (22042) and an RB Models 1/72 7.5cm KwK 42L/70 (72B07) metal barrel

I will post some pictures of the kit and aftermarket bits sometime soon, though I wont be able to start the build until after the 14th Aug

Regards
Chris

[splash]

Oooooooow none OOB Blitz we like these.

Good luck with your build, sorry I will not be able to watch it as I'm on Holiday.

Regards Splash

[jssel]

You go Chris. Have you decided on the straight 24 or two 12 hour blocks for the build?

[ShaunW]

As I'm a fan of armour I think this is a great choice Chris. Unfortunately I'll probably be on my hols whilst you're building it but best of luck anyway!

[spitfire1677]

Cheers guys

Have you decided on the straight 24 or two 12 hour blocks for the build?

I think I am going to go for the 24 hour straight...hardcore modelling

Regards
Chris

[PaulBradley]

Good for you, Chris - straight in at The Deep End!

[jssel]

Bravo.

[splash]

Great to see yourself set the bar high at the straight 24hours.

I have several Blitz's under my belt and still cant make up my mind up at what's the best start time.

If you go midnight to midnight you get a couple of hours in then a good sleep followed by the rest of the day.

If you star Midday to Midday its a rush if you sleep in.

My last two Blitz were 22:00 to 22:00 and that worked well allowing for lots of sleep and build time.

The good thing is no matter what time you build someone will be awake giving you banter and support.

Good luck with the build
Regards Splash

[spitfire1677]

Thanks for the tips chaps, Splash I think I am going to go the 2200 - 2200 route. I am going to be aiming to start at 062200AUG13...I may even Zimmerit the Panther, wish me luck

Regards
Chris

[splash]

Zimmerit on a blitz might be a first. This is going to be fun to watch.

Regards Splash

[Sissel]

Hey Chris,

Glad to see you want to have a go at this, and if I'm home I will follow your blitz as best as I can.

Now an important question.. what on earth is Zimmerit the Panther?
You Brits and your strange language!

Edit: I just googled and found out.

Good luck!

[jssel]

Hi Chris. The best advise is to get everything figured out prior to start time. Even the most perfect time selection can find it's own interruptions. Study the instructions and figure out ways of skipping around while other pieces are setting up. And like everyone says, enjoy yourself. From what I read about the kit, it should not be to much of a problem.

I also will be watching the progress.

[ShaunW]

Home made Zimmerit in a blitz? brave move Chris. Shame I will miss this as I will be on my hols and we haven't got room to carry a laptop due to Mrs W's clothes supply. Best of luck!

[spitfire1677]

Thanks for the advice everyone

The Zimmerit should be quite easy, here is some I did on a Airfix 1/76 King Tiger for the King Tiger GB on the ATF last year:



Regards
Chris

[ShaunW]

That is a great looking KT Chris.