Panzer III J, North Africa 1942

2019 Desert Warfare Group Build. Campaign runs from 01/01/19 - to 31/12/19. Campaign medals awarded for models completed within those dates.
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That's a shame Philipp, the sandbags look great. Any chance of manipulating them into a better position?

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Morning Philipp

That really isn't very good, especially if it is being sold as specific to this kit!

It wont have been cheap either!

At least a self sculpt will fit exactly

Have fun, with the accessories, the kit is a dream to build

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Could you shim the kit sandbags our with miliputt?
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Thanks everyone :)

I could fix the gaps, but then the huge pile would still completely block the driver's vision. It seems the folks at Panzer Art often get a little too excited when making sandbag sets...

I'm fairly certain I can make use of the bags for a trench or gun emplacement, so it's not a total loss. :roll:

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That is so sad. My Legend TOW HUMMWV conversion was the same. I had gotten so much of it completed and had so many cruddy parts. I even invested in a brass bender because I wanted to finish it but haven't even tried it out yet.
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At long last a little bit of progress:

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Hull finished, turret started. I've added a turned barrel by RB which fits perfectly in place of the plastic piece. The tracks shall follow....later :oops: :lol:

As often with Dragon, the headlight conduits are missing, so a bit of lead wire fixed that:
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Looking' good Philipp, are you going to use the kit tracks to aftermarket offerings?
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Thanks Adam! :)

I'm using Masterclub resin tracks, lots of fun guaranteed...

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So far I've assembled about 7.5cm/3 inches...

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Whoops, sorry Phil, just read back in your posts and you mentioned that. As a scarred survivor of resin tracks I will salute your perseverance in advance! :o
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It's a learning experience :lol:

So far I'm glad I only bought two sets, this and initial Tiger tracks for my DS infested Leningrad Tiger.

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