Panther G Arrived; My Initial Review (3 Viewers)

[Blowtorch]

Best example I've seen. Who owns it?

 

[Hunter Rose]

Best example I've seen. Who owns it?

It was a pic I stole that another forum member took at one of the London Shows.

 

[Vezzolf]

The Figarti Panther "Prototype" paint was MUCH BETTER then what I actually saw released....If the paint was as the proto-type model I would have made the purchase.....Even Still.... The Figarti panther paint on the Figarti model is still better then the K/C version which is "too light" in color for the camo and lacks crisp detail........Big Question:....Why??????? did Figarti not use the paint scheme as on the proto-type model..^&confuse^&confuse

 

[cnq]

The Figarti Panther "Prototype" paint was MUCH BETTER then what I actually saw released....If the paint was as the proto-type model I would have made the purchase.....Even Still.... The Figarti panther paint on the Figarti model is still better then the K/C version which is "too light" in color for the camo and lacks crisp detail........Big Question:....Why??????? did Figarti not use the paint scheme as on the proto-type model..^&confuse^&confuse

Must be two different painters, the expert (high pay) did the prototype, the rookie (low pay) did all production ones.

 

[homervanmeter]

I'm a big Panther fan, who was very much enticed by the color photos of this AFV I saw online. I traveled out of state to a hobby shop to acquire one. The store was very accommodating in that they pulled out an unopened case and allowed me to view each example and select one to my liking. I confess to being anal retentive about my standards, especially when I'm paying $249.00.
First, let me say that the paint jobs on the case of Panthers I looked at remotely matched those online. In actuality, the tri-color scheme was quite dark, with the colors blending into each other and lacking distinction. Perhaps that was specific for this batch; I don't know. What did aggravate me was that nearly everyone I viewed was flawed in some way. The first one I looked at had a turret that didn't rest level on the body, the next had excess paint congealed in the engine vent screens, the one after that had a search light that was mounted at an angle. Ultimately, I chose one that was acceptable to me.
When I arrived home, I added national crosses and a number on the back of the turret. Little things the manufacturer could have addressed. Anyone notice that the commander's hatch has a corrected flaw? There is a dished out section on the surface that Figarti filled in similar to a dentist filling a tooth cavity. That means there is a flaw in the mold for this piece. All-in-all, I have mixed feelings about it. I have a Normandy K&C Panther with zimmerit which I think is a piece that was assembled with better quality control. Personally, based on this experience, I would never buy a Figarti AFV sight unseen.

As a follow-up, I attended a Boston Toy Soldier Show sponsored by The Hobby Bunker this past weekend and saw one of these on display for sale. Right front tow hook was missing, engine vent screeen improperly mounted, and too large a gap between starboard front fender and body. Yes, I own one and yes, I like it, but the quality control leaves much to be desired.

 

[Catt1200]

Best example I've seen. Who owns it?

The picture isn't great, but it does look like mine.

Ta

Darren