Panhard 178
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Kit includes pretty decent interior.
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ICM has forgotten counterparts for hinges,though instruction sheet shows them. So I scratchbuilt them.
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Only thing needing filler so far is sinkmark in turret hatch. Even seam in the barrel seems to have disappearred with sanding only.
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First round of getting dirty with brown oils.
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First of these is ready I think? Next one I will build as later production model.
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Size comparison with Sd.Kfz.222...
Comments
24 June 2015, 16:44
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Looking far better than the old Dragon one.
@Joerg: Engine is included - icm.com.ua/news/394-..rmoured-vehicle.html
25 June 2015, 19:30
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Thanks for looking guys! 🙂 I was little sceptical over the quality of ICM´s kit. To my surprise this builds like Tamiya kits. Kit does indeed include a nice looking engine. With little extra detailing it should look even better. I can recommend this kit to everyone who is interested in french armour.
26 June 2015, 14:57
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Really a nice cammo. I've got the kit today. Think I'll build a Panhard in german service...
6 July 2015, 17:05
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Thanks Mike,Danoico and Bart. I painted black outlines with brush using Tamiya acrylics.
7 July 2015, 10:21
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This time yes. Just the right amount of refreshments while painting 😄
27 July 2015, 16:18
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Nice paint-job! 👍
But... with all that interior all hatches and doors closed?
27 July 2015, 16:35
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Thanks Frank and Marko. I paint interior and leave couple of hatches open in my next effort from same subject. 😉 Mitäpäs sitä maalipintaa liialla kuralla sotkemaan...
27 July 2015, 19:26
Album info
ICM´s Panhard 178 straight from the box.