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[Hunter Rose]

Where in the world did subs get the idea that the Figarti Panther is 1/35 scale ^&confuse

Wayne

He didn't. He's talking about the quote by Katana that suggests getting a 1/35 tank.

 

[Hunter Rose]

And how is Figarti even producing these tanks? I thought they were out of business^&grin

Most detailed Panther G the hobby has seen. Can't wait to get my Figarti Panthers in a week or so.

 

[katana]

The early Panther G's are being produced in small quantities. Matt at hobby Bunker is only receiving about 36 pieces of two versions. I think the custom pieces are a good move. A lot of collectors would like a specific panzer involved in a specific battle. The camouflage paint quality has certainly improved over the first offering.

And how is Figarti even producing these tanks? I thought they were out of business^&grin

Most detailed Panther G the hobby has seen. Can't wait to get my Figarti Panthers in a week or so.

 

[Vezzolf]

And how is Figarti even producing these tanks? I thought they were out of business^&grin

Most detailed Panther G the hobby has seen. Can't wait to get my Figarti Panthers in a week or so.

LONG LIVE FIGARTI:salute:::salute:::salute::.....I still want a custom Figarti 801 turret panther......How do we go about ordering one?

 

[uksubs]

LONG LIVE FIGARTI:salute:::salute:::salute::.....I still want a custom Figarti 801 turret panther......How do we go about ordering one?

Email Mitch imperium shop mate:wink2:^&grin

 

[PanzerAce1944]

The early Panther G's are being produced in small quantities. Matt at hobby Bunker is only receiving about 36 pieces of two versions. I think the custom pieces are a good move. A lot of collectors would like a specific panzer involved in a specific battle. The camouflage paint quality has certainly improved over the first offering.

36 pieces are much better than zero. Sure signs of life. Hopefully they ramp things up in the coming months. If Figarti were smart at this point they would do a King Tiger
with an appealing paint scheme ! Surely they would sell every one made !

Wayne

 

[blue max]

I purchased my two panzers at the show and they are some of Figarti best. Go Figarti!!! :salute:: :salute:: Ron

 

[katana]

The original late Panther G release by Figarti had the Flame Arrester Exhausts. The early Panther G #801 should also have them to be an accuate model IMO.

Just depends on what you want and if you wanted it to look exactly like the museum Panther.

Personally, I'd leave the exhausts as is. While the flame suppressor exhausts could be retrofitted to earlier model Panther Ausf Gs, I've never seen a historical pic of this configuration for a Panther (I have seen a Jagdpanther though). To me it makes more sense to have the armor shielded exhausts. Looks better.

 

[Bombon]

There are some pictures.We can see the contrast between Figarti Panther G and the real tank.:salute::
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Very nice model!

 

[kilted vampire]

Of course I am just a painter but it looks great to me...{sm4}

 

[Catt1200]

I was always under the impression that the wheels should be a single colour. I would still get one though.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I thought the new Panthers looked great, but I was blown away by the M26 Pershing, and bought it instead!^&grin

 

[6th Wisconsin]

I was always under the impression that the wheels should be a single colour. I would still get one though.

I am no expert, but they are not the same color on the actual restored Panther with that turret number.

 

[Catt1200]

I am no expert, but they are not the same color on the actual restored Panther with that turret number.

My understanding is that single colour wheels rotating are less visible than patterned wheels. Therefore camo would not be as effective, but I'm not sure whether this would have made too much difference.

 

[bradleyl30]

My understanding is that single colour wheels rotating are less visible than patterned wheels. Therefore camo would not be as effective, but I'm not sure whether this would have made too much difference.

That was the policy and the way they usually emerged from the factory,but there are examples of camo being applied to the wheels in the field.

 

[wayne556517]

Wouldn't wheels just get natural cam.

 

[wayne556517]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsodIneQGzI

 

[bradleyl30]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsodIneQGzI

Thanks for posting Wayne. Love that video!

 

[bradleyl30]

Wouldn't wheels just get natural cam.

One other thing that I remember reading is that camouflage was really not intended to keep you from being seen at normal ground combat ranges. Most camo was only effective against extreme range viewing such as from an aircraft or through the optics of a vehicle or large caliber gun.

 

[HobbyBunker]

A few things. I have ETG-017 and ETG-018 available to order.

The 801 Tank is unlikely to be imported into the united states.

Special orders may be possible down the road.

The panthers also match up almost identical in size to the K&C Panther WS272

Thanks, Matt

http://www.hobbybunker.com/products/search?searchterm=etg-01