1/35 SAS Land Rover "Pink Panther"

[Pantherman]

Yours is looking so good!

Thanks

 

[Bear43]

On the front differential I am having issues getting the hubs on far enough for the tie rod to reach both sides.

 

[GaryG64]

On the front differential I am having issues getting the hubs on far enough for the tie rod to reach both sides.

I'm having the same issue.

 

[Pantherman]

On the front differential I am having issues getting the hubs on far enough for the tie rod to reach both sides.

Photo please. Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

I'm at work now so it will be about 7 hours before I can get a picture posted but I will get one up as soon as I get home this evening.

 

[Pantherman]

Chassis redone and I have added the front although not glued in place yet until I have done some touching in as it's easier to paint in smaller sections. Pantherman

A little more progress made. Now working on the rear body and messing around with some more PE. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

A little more progress made. Now working on the rear body and messing around with some more PE. Pantherman

Very nice!

 

[GaryG64]

I don't know if yall ran into a problem with the leaf springs and the shock.
Mine just wasn't fitting and set too high. So I had to cut off the head of the shock absorber indicated in blue.

 

[Bear43]

I'll let you know how I come out when I get there. As for the front differential, the problem was me not understanding the instructions. First pic is how the hub is supposed to be, second is how I was trying to fit it. Makes a bit of a difference...lol

 

[GaryG64]

Looks like I'll be using masking tape. Or maybe brush painting the chassis. I just didn't think to paint it before assembly.
However, I read somewhere that Silly Putty would work for masking.

 

[TimM63]

So I have been up alot of last night and have a fair bit done. I'm not rushing it's just that suddenly I have alot of time on my hands.

Primed in black for the chassis and grey for the rest then a coat of olive drab as most were originally that colour before the SAS resprayed them I believe. Next some hairspray in areas of wear then the pink top coat.

I'm not over impressed with some of the PE as it seems to be over complicated and the tamiya part's are just as good in area's where you can't really see much when the build is completed. I think that both of your builds will look probably better without it.
Pantherman

I am finding the same with the PE on the Dauntless. Small bits in cockpit probably won't be seen so I am leaving them out and just painting the plastic.

 

[TimM63]

A little more progress made. Now working on the rear body and messing around with some more PE. Pantherman

Looking really good

 

[GaryG64]

Pink Panther is coming along.
I'll need to wait to continue.

 

[GaryG64]

Got some paint chipped. I used AK Worn Effects.
I migh have gone a little overboard with the chipping. I need to wait a few hours to wipe off some of the paint debris. Next I'll hand paint the wheels and weather the tires and the standard weathering and such.

 

[Pantherman]

Got some paint chipped. I used AK Worn Effects.
I migh have gone a little overboard with the chipping. I need to wait a few hours to wipe off some of the paint debris. Next I'll hand paint the wheels and weather the tires and the standard weathering and such.

Really coming along nicely. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

A little more progress made. Now working on the rear body and messing around with some more PE. Pantherman

Radio done. Plastic version 2min, PE version 2hrs. Serious eye strain. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Radio done. Plastic version 2min, PE version 2hrs. Serious eye strain. Pantherman

2 hrs.?
Looks great! Looks much better than the plastic.

PE versions look great, but so tedious, but worth the effort.

 

[GaryG64]

Really coming along nicely. Pantherman

Thank you.

 

[GaryG64]

I have question. On the instructions, step #7 I notice several areas to drill holes as stated for 7
Which holes and what size bit? My largest size is .70mm.
The holes to be drilled, are they the green arrows and/or the red arrows?

 

[Pantherman]

I have question. On the instructions, step #7 I notice several areas to drill holes as stated for 7
Which holes and what size bit? My largest size is .70mm.
The holes to be drilled, are they the green arrows and/or the red arrows?

It's the green one's and there is another one that you missed on the left hand side very close to the dash. Just a small drill hole as these are positioning for the bonnet (hood) tools. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I have question. On the instructions, step #7 I notice several areas to drill holes as stated for 7
Which holes and what size bit? My largest size is .70mm.
The holes to be drilled, are they the green arrows and/or the red arrows?

Don't forget the 2 holes to be drilled in the front for the light and badge. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

It's the green one's and there is another one that you missed on the left hand side very close to the dash. Just a small drill hole as these are positioning for the bonnet (hood) tools. Pantherman

Bonnet and boot
Thanks for your help.
I didn't know about the bonnet hole I'll have to look for it when I head back to my cave.

 

[GaryG64]

Don't forget the 2 holes to be drilled in the front for the light and badge. Pantherman

Thank you.
Your Panther is looking really nice!

How's your legs? Are you feeling any better?

 

[Pantherman]

Thank you.
Your Panther is looking really nice!

How's your legs? Are you feeling any better?

Thanks. Leg's are getting better slowly but doc won't let me back to work until next Thursday. Lot's of man cave time !!
Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Don't forget the 2 holes to be drilled in the front for the light and badge. Pantherman

Got the rear together and made a start on the seats. Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

That is looking really good, Panther. Here is where I'm at. Test fitting the body.

 

[Pantherman]

That is looking really good, Panther. Here is where I'm at. Test fitting the body.

Nice work. I have just realised that I ordered the wrong pink so now have to wait for the UK desert pink to arrive. Pantherman

 

[Bear43]

Sometimes I think there are too many shades of paint

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks. Leg's are getting better slowly but doc won't let me back to work until next Thursday. Lot's of man cave time !!
Pantherman

Take it slow and easy. You and I both will heal up just fine!

 

[GaryG64]

Got the rear together and made a start on the seats. Pantherman

Coming along quite nicely. I like the floor mats, too.