Panther A (Italeri)
Panther_A_1.jpg (129536 bytes) I started building this model over ten years ago.  It was going to be the Nichimo Panther G but while I was working on the interior, my apartment burned to the ground.  I sifted through the debris and found the turret floor and gun barrel which I used on this model.  The turret floor was melted slightly but the sentimental factor outweighed the blemish.
Panther_A_2.jpg (173917 bytes) I didn't plan on finishing the project but when Italeri released their Panther A, I couldn't resist.

As this model was built before the Jaguar interior, most of the interior was scratch built.

Panther_A_3.jpg (110711 bytes) I sanded down the zimmerit panels until I could see through them.  This took hours and now, I'd just use Cavalier Zimmerit.
Panther_A_4.jpg (171368 bytes) I used a photo etched set but to be honest, I can't remember which one!
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