Use what you can, don't sweat the rest. Once it is painted and detailed...not a bad look.BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:35 am I'm finding some Zimmerit decal stickers are too short/small or not fit correctly even though I know I'm using the correct sticker.
I'm also finding out quickly small scissors work best than an Xacto knife.
At the end of the night I almost trashed the Panther kit because of the learning curve using Zimmerit stickers. Let's see how I do when I get back to it again.
Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Looking back on this Panther V kit and delving a bit deeper regarding the Panther V that was involved in the tank battle of Cologne I've come to a stark realization.
The Tamiya Panther V is the A type. The Panther during the Tank Battle of Cologne is the.... wait for it.... the D type!!!
The Zimmerit sticker is for the G type.
No wonder I was getting frustrated.
Time to rip off the stickers and run without them on. I'll build it OOB and purchase the correct Panther V type D alo g with the correct Zimmerit decal stickers at a later date.
The Tamiya Panther V is the A type. The Panther during the Tank Battle of Cologne is the.... wait for it.... the D type!!!
The Zimmerit sticker is for the G type.
No wonder I was getting frustrated.
Time to rip off the stickers and run without them on. I'll build it OOB and purchase the correct Panther V type D alo g with the correct Zimmerit decal stickers at a later date.“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Further research, now I'm reading it's possible the Panther was and A type or G type. Then again, so.e say it may have been a late type D Panther V.
Am I being too confused or being too anal figuring out the exact correct Panther V type? Any concrete help would be appreciated.
Hopefully, Carlos or any armor expert can chime in to rest my doubts.
Am I being too confused or being too anal figuring out the exact correct Panther V type? Any concrete help would be appreciated.
Hopefully, Carlos or any armor expert can chime in to rest my doubts.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
The Köln Panther is an A, not a D or G. Here is a photo of the tank afterwards
The stepped edge of the rear hull (present on the D and A), along with the ball machine gun mount on the glacis plate (present on the A and G), along with vision port flap for the Driver on the glacis (present on the D and A) identify this Panther as an A.
The stepped edge of the rear hull (present on the D and A), along with the ball machine gun mount on the glacis plate (present on the A and G), along with vision port flap for the Driver on the glacis (present on the D and A) identify this Panther as an A.
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Ok then.... I need to find Zimmerit for the A type Panther tank.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Just a side note regarding Zimmerit, what fits one kit may not fit another. In nearly all cases, AM zimmerit is scaled for a particular kit, and no two kits of the same subject match exactly in dimensions. So you will get best results searching for the stuff designed for your kit.
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Well… I ruined the turrent trying to separate the bottom from the turrent body because for some reason the back plate would not line up to flush to the turrent backside. I tried using debonder even though I used liquid glue. No dice.
Sent in a request for replacement parts through Tamiya USA. Got a response within minutes in an email they will send them from their cannibalized parts section. I replied back with a thank you to let them know I appreciate reply back and the excellent customer support.
Sent in a request for replacement parts through Tamiya USA. Got a response within minutes in an email they will send them from their cannibalized parts section. I replied back with a thank you to let them know I appreciate reply back and the excellent customer support.
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
My replacement turrent parts arrived yesterday. Just haven't got a chance to order the correct Zimmerit decal stickers yet. 
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Placed my correct Zimmerit order at scalehobbyist last night and a few other things. 
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. A
Cool! looking forward to seeing it progress Tom.
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