Agreed, what a great surprise!tmanthegreat wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:42 pmYou’ve gone the extra mile with those tracks, Grunt1! Amazing work![]()
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New video 8-06-2020
The tracks are great !!!!!
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New video 8-06-2020
I agree with Matthew, the tracks look great. I'd love to see snap together tracks
for 21st's 1:18 line of armor...US and German. Well Done Grunt!
Love the Kit also!
for 21st's 1:18 line of armor...US and German. Well Done Grunt!
Love the Kit also!
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New video 8-06-2020
Thank you for the positive feedback everyone! Some requested a photo of the tracks installed so here you go. Note that the Panzer I could run with either 87 or 88 links installed. I presume(?) this had to do with ground conditions, speed, traction desired, etc. Anyway, this is with all 88 links.


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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Tracks installed 8-10-2020


That's the look that would help make 21st's armor look more model than toy.
This is Matthews King Tiger with individual track links and pins.

The rubber band track look of 21st's 1:18

Nice Work Grunt!!
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Looking forward to seeing you post some pics of the hull when you get its look worked out!
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Tracks installed 8-10-2020
Here’s an interesting variant one could make from Grunt1’s Panzer I: the Panzer I Ambulance utility vehicle.

The photo is of a 1/30 scale model and figures I recently purchased that are made by John Jenkins Designs.

The photo is of a 1/30 scale model and figures I recently purchased that are made by John Jenkins Designs.
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Full Prototype Pics - 11-23-20
Well, it finally happened.. Prototype 2!
There is one Pre-order slot left. After that the price increases by $50.






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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Full Prototype Pics - 11-23-20
Looks like your efforts came out great !!!
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How did you do the zimmerit?That's the look that would help make 21st's armor look more model than toy.
This is Matthews King Tiger with individual track links and pins.
Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Full Prototype Pics - 11-23-20
think that it is just the regular lines a 3d printer makes as it lays layers
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Full Prototype Pics - 11-23-20
Almost finished.. Plan to ship by months end to the early supporters.


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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Hats and Tools - 1-12-2020
All Panzer I pre-orders have shipped. I'm putting together some updated photos and an assembly video over the next few days and will post the update here. Thank you to everyone that pre-ordered, pointed out mistakes or offered support though the forums. It keeps me going!
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Shipped!
Thanks YT! Have you decided with livery you are going to go with?
Also, here is a video on how to put it together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yggw6wY7wvI
Also, here is a video on how to put it together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yggw6wY7wvI
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