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