The very old Tamiya Panther Ausf. A has been sitting in its box for a long time (since the 1970s or 1980s). It seemed that it would condemned to be there forever, as newer kits from Tamiya (Panther Ausf. G) and now Takom (Panther Ausf. A with zimmerit and interior). However, on something of a lark, decided to do a quick build because, well, why not? First thing was to double the middle road wheels - for this a derelict Tamiya Panther (motorized version) contributed the extra wheels needed. The exhausts were drilled out, the solid supports replaced and an interior piece inserted. Some pseudo-episcopes were added, as was a handle for the TC's hatch. The return rollers were prepared using old Pz. IV return rollers. The open sponsons were covered, although the big holes in the bottom still need to covered as well. Not sure if worth it to invest in PE grills, new tracks (assuming they fit) and zimmerit, or just get started on the Takom kit, because even with the little "fixes" there are still dimensional issues (apparently).
