Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther Ausf D Early http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther Ausf D Early Early Panther http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#0 a357b526-f896-47d0-9585-dc2e6786f9e2 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/p5d1_1.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/p5d1_1.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Early Panther </p></div></div> Kit was originally OOB as a Late Panther G. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#1 a029df0e-3060-4038-80d4-bbd2cc7d3e3c http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0291.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0291.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Kit was originally OOB as a Late Panther G.&#xA0; </p></div></div> The boldest modification is cutting the hull down to its original line where the armor was straight Until it dipped to cover the Fuel Tanks. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#2 808f230a-1feb-4e56-819e-71e3799218d7 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0322.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0322.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The boldest modification is cutting the hull down to its original line where the armor was straight Until it dipped to cover the Fuel Tanks.</p></div></div> Second stage is removing the hatches and reshaping the glacis to original specs. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#3 238a2ed5-4b54-4952-a21f-4383946e7611 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0332.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0332.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Second stage is removing the hatches and reshaping the glacis to original specs.</p></div></div> Gutsy move to cut up the hull on this $700 tank. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#4 54a39bac-6e02-434b-99e7-d7a09df8de56 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0333.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/DSC_0333.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Gutsy move to cut up the hull on this $700 tank.</p></div></div> Mantlet an turret roof need changes to model the original cupola and thinner armor. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#5 e6efcd2a-141e-4f9c-ba35-25724b2eb66e http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1394.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1394.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Mantlet an turret roof need changes to model the original cupola and thinner armor.</p></div></div> This configuration lacked bomb throwers and certain vents of later models. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#6 636eab8d-d6f2-4e07-a239-d3a81444c927 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1397.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1397.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">This configuration lacked bomb throwers and certain vents of later models.</p></div></div> The engine deck needs changes for its early configuration. Richard scratchbuilt the intakes from styrene and will soon tackle the ventilators. Ausf Ds didn’t have the crew compartment heaters the late G had. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#7 8b3e6929-e4b8-4747-962c-52fd2d45a1db http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1401.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1401.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">The engine deck needs changes for its early configuration.&#xA0; Richard scratchbuilt the intakes from styrene and will soon tackle the ventilators.&#xA0; Ausf Ds didn&#x2019;t have the crew compartment heaters the late G had.</p></div></div> Ausf d models had no bow mg shield, only a small hatch and a direct vision port for the driver. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#8 84ab1a6a-62d6-4aab-9c53-fb4e51e2e68f http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1400.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1400.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Ausf d models had no bow mg shield, only a small hatch and a direct vision port for the driver.</p></div></div> Rear vent and air cleaner intake. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#9 21cef199-ae6b-48f4-987b-24e7c7c72fc3 http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1461.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1461.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_0_0"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; padding-top: 0pt; " class="Caption">Rear vent and air cleaner intake.</p></div></div> New openings and view ports for driver and gunner. http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D.html#10 c75bd0b6-5000-40e1-81f5-a7e9d2ada9ef http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1460.jpg?derivative=thumb http://web.me.com/ethandunsford/DAK_PROJECTS/Panther_D_files/Media/IMG_1460.jpg?derivative=micro <div style="padding: 0px; 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