Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.B

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August 30, 2024
The kit along with metal replacement tracks
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August 30, 2024
The parts rinsed and air drying
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September 4, 2024
Leaf-spring suspension and wheels cleaned up and assembled.
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September 4, 2024
Lower hull tub assembled along with forward suspension linkages.
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September 4, 2024
Lower hull tub assembled along with forward suspension linkages.
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September 4, 2024
Upper sponsons permanently mounted to lower hull tub.
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September 4, 2024
Upper sponsons permanently mounted to lower hull tub.
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September 4, 2024
Wheels and suspension components given coat of black surface primer.
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September 6, 2024
Road wheels, upper rollers and suspension components painted in base colours.
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September 6, 2024
Test fitting the road wheels and suspension in position on the lower hull tub.
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September 6, 2024
Replacement metal track links assembly.
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September 6, 2024
Replacement metal track links assembly.
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September 6, 2024
Replacement metal track links assembly. The kit assembly instructions indicate to use 97 links per side.

8 30 August, 22:31

James C
Have decided on my next victim, so pulled this one out of the stash this morning and gave the parts a rinse to clean off the mold release agents etc. Hope to make a start on it in the next day or so once dried. Similar to the Panzer 1A that I built previously, but this one is slightly longer due to having an extra road wheel, as well as a modified rear engine deck and exhaust due to having a different engine. Haven't decided if it will be based in France or Greece yet, but definitely leaning towards the grey and brown camouflage per the box art.

30 August, 22:32