Panzer III Ausf J. Das Werks, 1/16 scale.

[Tim A.]

I'm thinking how much of that stuff would be PE in upgrade sets. These parts look amazing.

There's a sheet of PE in this kit, but yeah, in general I think they do pretty good with plastic at this scale.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Yeah, they either get it spot on, or they miss it by a mile. Kind of shows that they don't really have super detail oriented people doing the research and detailing. It isn't even stuff that would make it more complex, it's just that they don't really know the subject they are modeling as well as many of us.

 

[JSteinman]

Are you going to plumb the lights and horn?

 

[Tim A.]

Yeah, they either get it spot on, or they miss it by a mile. Kind of shows that they don't really have super detail oriented people doing the research and detailing. It isn't even stuff that would make it more complex, it's just that they don't really know the subject they are modeling as well as many of us.

I agree, at least with the Das Werk & Takom kits.

 

[Brokeneagle]

I looked back throughthepost but I couldn't find a mention about the white plastic card sections inside the hull. What are these for?

 

[Tim A.]

Are you going to plumb the lights and horn?

I am. It's interesting that this kit doesn't supply them (Takom's P I ausf A kit had excellent wiring moldings). I haven't came across any pics of how they ran on the real thing, yet. I did find a build video showing the modeler adding them. Whether they are accurate or not Idk. They look right enough, so I'll follow his.

 

[Tim A.]

I looked back throughthepost but I couldn't find a mention about the white plastic card sections inside the hull. What are these for?

My hull sides had a significant concave warp. I used them to spread the hull straight again. Must be just the luck of the draw as Paul said his isn't warped. My fenders were also warped, but easily straighted out once glued to the hull.

 

[Rhino]

For what a guy spends on this model ,NO kit should have any warpage at all.

 

[Tim A.]

For what a guy spends on this model ,NO kit should have any warpage at all.

Mine may have gotten cooked at sea in shipping container...

 

[Tim A.]

Next up was the antenna cradle. The three brackets looked way to thick for what they do, to me. Rather than make new ones I chose to thin the kit brackets. I also added bolt heads for attaching to the deck. It looks better.
I have all of the tools finished and ready for paint

 

[JSteinman]

I am. It's interesting that this kit doesn't supply them (Takom's P I ausf A kit had excellent wiring moldings). I haven't came across any pics of how they ran on the real thing, yet. I did find a build video showing the modeler adding them. Whether they are accurate or not Idk. They look right enough, so I'll follow his.

May want to check out my DML PZ III J build thread, I think they are there.

 

[Tim A.]

May want to check out my DML PZ III J build thread, I think they are there.

Thanks! They are there. I have to say I got so mesmerized by the rest of that epic build I almost forgot why you sent me there!

 

[Tim A.]

Nothing is glued, yet just test fitting the Vorpanzer plate. I've read a few modelers had fit issues with it. I had no problem with mine.

 

[Tim A.]

Ok, enough playing around. Working on wire conduit to

the lights.

 

[moon puppy]

Where does that plumbing go into the hull?

 

[Tim A.]

Where does that plumbing go into the hull?

I have no idea, but I think it comes up through where the main headlights are mounted. Then onto the fender mounts.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Reminder to self!
Wiring to headlights, and tail lights on 251.

@Sharkmouth can help, just ask.

 

[Tim A.]

Reminder to self!
Wiring to headlights, and tail lights on 251.

@Sharkmouth can help, just ask.

I used this pic as a guide line for the Pz III.

 

[Tim A.]

Wiring conduit added. And the pic I used for reference.