Panzer 4/Panther F (part 1 ESH)

Box art to displays one of three recommended camouflage schemes… I’m still undecided and have a lot of time to decide but this option is beautiful  

I know it’s not a very clear picture
Lots of pieces, this is going to be a project!
I imagine RFM just combine their plans/parts of panzer 4 chassis with the plans/parts for the panther II turret, to give you an idea of the build process 

16 of these tiny little pieces (some kind of bolt) has definitely been the hardest part so far 

Really like how the back of the chassis is turning out, the level of detail in the RFM models is awesome. Took a little to get used to the instruction manual but so far so good, a lot of tricky parts left though haha. 

So far the chassis is coming along well, still a lot to do with the gears. I’ve knocked out the easiest parts so far. 

 

Little confused here, not sure if I should cut… why print it if it’s only going to be cut 

Getting there, about time to start on the wheels 

 

Wheels all done, was a grind to sand every piece but we got there
 

Loving the detail in this kit 

Loving the detail in this kit 

Chassis mostly done! Small details to add then it’s time to construct the turret. 

 

A lot of the main construction on the tank is done. Since the tank is strictly a prototype, I figured when in rome…. The extra long barrel has grown on me and I have other pans to keep the tank Unique.