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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New video 8-06-2020

Post by YT » Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:11 pm

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:42 pm
You’ve gone the extra mile with those tracks, Grunt1! Amazing work 8)
Agreed, what a great surprise!
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New video 8-06-2020

Post by pickelhaube » Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:16 am

The tracks are great !!!!!
Kirk Douglas : Mine hit the ground first
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New video 8-06-2020

Post by normandy » Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:51 pm

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!

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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New video 8-06-2020

Post by grunt1 » Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:04 am

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

Post by normandy » Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:08 am

:shock: WOW very impressive. :salute:

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.

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

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Nice Work Grunt!!

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

Post by Shomare » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:44 pm

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

Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Sep 17, 2020 11:08 am

Here’s an interesting variant one could make from Grunt1’s Panzer I: the Panzer I Ambulance utility vehicle.

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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Full Prototype Pics - 11-23-20

Post by grunt1 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:08 am

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

Post by pickelhaube » Tue Nov 24, 2020 6:29 am

Looks like your efforts came out great !!!
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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Tracks installed 8-10-2020

Post by Innuendoh » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:25 am

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.
How did you do the zimmerit?

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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Full Prototype Pics - 11-23-20

Post by Aracula » Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:23 am

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

Post by grunt1 » Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:30 pm

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

Post by grunt1 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 1:37 pm

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!

Post by YT » Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:59 pm

Got my kit today, looks great Grunt!

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Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - Shipped!

Post by grunt1 » Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:08 pm

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
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