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    Decals for “Briouze” Panther 231

    in AFV WWII

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    2 hours ago, Bozothenutter said:

    Not really, just a few squares of card needed with correct sized holes.

    If you want full magazines get some aftermarket 75mm spent shells.

    Also I do 't remember if Takom includes the tow hitch unique to DEMAG A's.

    The hitch is on the sprues, just not mentioned in the instructions. (D2, part 13)

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’m working through my first interior kit (Takom’s Jagdpanther G1) at the moment and learning a lot. The Panther A is my next project (unless I get sidetracked by one of the other kits in my stash) and I want to make sure I’ve got all of the pieces of the puzzle in place before I start the project. 

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    Decals for “Briouze” Panther 231

    in AFV WWII

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    31 minutes ago, Bozothenutter said:

    Oh, and this Panther is (so far) the only one I have seen with the ammo 'upside down'.

    Even queried the Wheatcroft collection about it and they showed me the unrestored ammo bin they used as a pattern.

    This still makes me wonder is Ausf.D's would have this as well.

    Why would DEMAG have modified this?

    You’re not wrong. Bugger, that complicates things. 

    Decals for “Briouze” Panther 231

    in AFV WWII

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    2 hours ago, JackG said:

    Another decal option is to draw up your own and have them printed at this shop located in the Netherlands;

    http://www.blackliondecals.nl/customdecals.htm

     

    You need to be familiar with vector drawing, as well as have such a program on a computer.   Corel Draw X5 is what they deal with, but a pdf format should work.

     

     

    regards,

    Jack

    Thanks Jack.

     

    I might give this a go, but to be honest, my graphic design skills are probably worse than my hand-painting skills. 
     

    Cheers

    Rog

    Decals for “Briouze” Panther 231

    in AFV WWII

    Posted

    I’m hoping to build a Normandy Demag Panther A early based on the “Biouze” vehicle of 2.PzD being restored by the Wheatcroft Collection (Fgst.Nr.158134). For reference, I’ve got the Research Squad books detailing the restoration, but I’m looking for some advice on decals. I need to depict the original turret number I02 (which I think is in black numbers and a white outline) overpainted with 231 (in tall white numbers). Does anyone know of any decal sets that might be suitable? I’ve looked at Archer and Star but can’t seem to find a match. I’ve resigned myself to having to hand paint the ink-pot and quill turret emblem. 

     

    Thanks in advance

    Rog

    Iwata airbrush help please

    in Airbrushes

    Posted

    When you buy from abroad you have to assume that you will be paying VAT, import duty and handling fee.

    Also, check that the package is insured for the replacement value. If it's not then getting a replacement if it is lost or damaged could be a problem.

    If it's the place I can see on ebay then you have to assume you will pay 20%VAT about £30, up to 5% duty, £7.50 and £8 or £13.50 handling fee depending how it's sent.

    This takes it up to nearly the same as the UK dealer 'street price' for the brush.

    Buying from a UK dealer does mean that the brush can be registered at the UK importer for it's 10 year warranty and you also have the support of the dealer if you get any problems.

    Buying sold as seen second hand does mean no warranty. Also, be aware that needles are about £10 and paint nozzles are now over £30 for this brush, so you could be hit with a bill for replacing these if they are defective.

    Thanks for the comprehensive and helpful response... very much appreciated. I guess if the deal looks too good to be true and all that ;)

    I may take another look at Graphicair.co.uk after all.

    Regards

    Roger

    Iwata airbrush help please

    in Airbrushes

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    Hi all, I'm new to Britmodeller and came to it through this thread.

    Although I'm not having any difficulties deciding which Iwata to get (HP-CH), I do have a dilemma about where to buy from. Looking on eBay, there is what looks to be a legit outlet, albeit from Macau (Lewis Online Shop) that appears to be selling Iwatas at similar prices to the second-hand ones out there. Has anyone had any dealings with them and if so, are these genuine Iwatas and am I likely to get stung for import duty? I know I'll lose out on the 10 year warranty by not purchasing from the UK, but I wouldn't get the warranty buying second-hand anyway. Any advice would be greatly welcomed.

    Cheers

    Roger

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