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Panzer III Ausf J. Das Werks, 1/16 scale.
- Thread starter Tim A.
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Show thee decals that are included. Also, what three options are there?
If you want something unusual... Polish Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J:
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear!
The kit may not include the Stummel (7.5cm L/24 gun) but here is a Romanian Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N:
If you want something unusual... Polish Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J:
Teddy Bear Teddy Bear!
The kit may not include the Stummel (7.5cm L/24 gun) but here is a Romanian Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N:
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Go for it Tim! I now have my Pak 40 pretty much assembled into sub assemblies ready for paint. Quite a complex build and a lot larger than expected.
Need a bigger 
Tim A.
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First let me say the tooling on this kit is excellent and so far the fit is very good.
Working on the suspension. It's pretty involved with several parts to build into a larger part, like the road wheel arms. The torsion design is functional and works well. However it's sitting like a car without an engine right now. I'm not sure what stance the tank should have yet.
Working on the suspension. It's pretty involved with several parts to build into a larger part, like the road wheel arms. The torsion design is functional and works well. However it's sitting like a car without an engine right now. I'm not sure what stance the tank should have yet.
Heavens Eagle
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These could eventually get a full interior. Their first armor kit was the Stug III G. I really like Stugs and got it. I was so impressed with that kit that I bought this one and the others that they have released.
Tim A.
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I'm now a fan of Das Werk.
So much detail, you could really get a lot of painting effects in there.
Tim A.
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Yes. The tooling on this kit is amazing.
Tim A.
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Btw I realized I had the curved horizontal piece attached upside down on the rear hull plate. Not being familiar with the Panzer III I'm going to have to pay attention! It doesn't help that most of the assembly instructions diagrams during this phase of construction show the tank inverted. The Takom Panzer I kit did this too. Is this a Das Werk and Takom thing? It's a bit irritating when they could just as easily drawn it the right way up.
Heavens Eagle
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Looking busy Tim!
It helps to dig up photos of the real thing. There are several armor museums around the world that have videos on WW2 German tanks. In some cases the tanks run, or are in process of restoration which is a huge help with all the stuff inside and the painting and assembly.
I would have had a lot more trouble with my Pak 40 if not for the walk arounds I found online. Also after doing some thought on that build, I would change the instructions around a bit when assembling the double layer shield on it. I think I will be getting some paint on it this weekend.
It helps to dig up photos of the real thing. There are several armor museums around the world that have videos on WW2 German tanks. In some cases the tanks run, or are in process of restoration which is a huge help with all the stuff inside and the painting and assembly.
I would have had a lot more trouble with my Pak 40 if not for the walk arounds I found online. Also after doing some thought on that build, I would change the instructions around a bit when assembling the double layer shield on it. I think I will be getting some paint on it this weekend.
Tim A.
Well-known member
When I google Panzer III ausf J for research it usually takes me pretty quickly to the IV. Even then, I feel lucky if I see a good butt shot of one of them
Oh @Sharkmouth Saul...TMI time?
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Maybe this will help
What does @Tim A. need? Apologies for not catching it but I am sure I have what is needed if I know what to look for.
By the way, at this scale, it should be easy to shave of sprue tree numbers and letters to create casting marks on the 'cast' items.
@Tim A., do you need rear shots? I have plenty!When I google Panzer III ausf J for research it usually takes me pretty quickly to the IV. Even then, I feel lucky if I see a good butt shot of one of them
