Tamiya 1/35 scale Panther Ausf. A motorize retrofit - Part 1

A past build revisit with a motorize retrofit of a Tamiya 1/35 scale Panther Panzerkampfwagen V Sd.kfz.171 Ausf.A German medium tank - Part 1.

[@slowridemodelcars1687]

Nice job on the tank, looks good with just the right amount of detail, thanks for sharing an older build!

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Jay, I might refresh /touch up the details a bit. Hopefully the motor installation will work out 👍

[@johngligo4049]

Very neat project David! Looking forward to seeing this tank ROLL!

[@davidchin350]

Yes, thanks John👍hopefully I'll get it motorized real soon.

[@dfactoryrat653]

Thanks for sharing this great tank. That is really good for the money. Interesting learning about the different motor and gear boxes🪖🐭👍

[@davidchin350]

Thanks, hope to have this up and running real soon.👍

[@joramamodellbau3987]

A nice project to motorized. With this the Panther will be much cooler. Wish you a successful work with this, David.
Greetings, Joachim

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Joachim, hope everything works out once the motor is installed.😊

[@dacuzzz6951]

hi David.....this should be a fun project... looking forward to the build.. thx 4 sharing... vinny

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Vinny, just waiting on parts.🙂

[@edsgarage9966]

Interesting conversion, thanks for sharing your thought process, it clarifies the final so much. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Ed, should be finished real soon.🙂

[@unclesweetiesmodelworks]

Lot's of good information, David. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Grady, hopefully I will get this motorized very soon.

[@mightyjjk1298]

Another cool motorized tank David.

[@davidchin350]

Thanks John, hopefully everything will work upon completion.🙂

[@rcplaytime]

cool tank, will look awesome running 😀👍👍

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Buddy, hope to finish soon.

[@drafting5652]

Very cool thanks for sharing 🙂

[@davidchin350]

Thanks for checking out the video and commenting😁

[@JethrosGarage-op4bo]

Really nice retrofit David, great looking tank!

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Jeff, just waiting on parts and hope to get this running real soon.

[@SmallADVentures1973]

That's a great looking tank, David, nicely done!! 😁 Happy Sunday, brother ✌️😊

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Stephen, hope to button this one down real soon.

[@ramblers69]

Looking good David

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Tom, awaiting parts and accessories before I can continue.

[@KHModelWorks]

I am glad you made this video. I was going to make mine Front wheel Drive. I have the instructions for the motorized version, and I thought it was front drive, but while watching this I found the instructions again and it was rear drive after all. I am glad I did not start cutting yet.

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Kurt, let the motorizing begin. I stalled and had to wait for a new motor with longer hex drive shaft.😟

[@smithgroove945]

Nice video David. I have been wanting to get into 1/35 vehicles and this gives me an idea of the scale, which is not bad.

[@davidchin350]

Thanks for checking out the video. I do like the 1/35 scale for armor. It's a good mid or sweet spot. 1/72 and 1/48 is a bit small and 1/16 too expensive.

[@markfrommontana]

Another great project! I’m sure it will be awesome. I’m surprised you haven’t got a few dozen slot cars in your closet- or perhaps you’ve been saving them for later. 😉

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Mark, I just have one slot car set. I missed the AFX G-plus and TYCO 440 period since I was more into plastic scale models.🙂

[@dariosmodelbuilds]

I still have yet to build an Tamiya kit, but for $20 that tank is certainly a bargain. While it does not have the full Tamiya detail treatment it is still full of some very nice features and they stuff they do include is all nicely molded. Hope the 'motorization' works out.

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Dario, I hope to have this one up and running real soon.🙂

[@FreeMan-JPLK]

Great !

[@davidchin350]

Thanks Buddy.👍

[@modeltankguy]

l;ookiong good keep them coming

[@davidchin350]

Thanks for stopping by Gilly 🙂

[@coreyrich2567]

Hello I have made a few of the tamiya single motor models into RC tanks and I really want to make a stug into RC but have only found the model kit so I am interested in this as it might help with that project
And do you use the original tracks I have found that they do not connect very well and I am worried that they will come apart with use

[@davidchin350]

Hi Corey, I do try to use as much of the box stock parts to keep cost down. I do use the rubber band tracks since I use heat to melt the pins to connect the tracks. You can always purchase aftermarket metal tracks. Watch my RC Jagdtiger conversion if that's the route you want to go. You will need to install the twin motor if you want the tank to have turning capabilities.🙂

[@coreyrich2567]

@@davidchin350 hello not sure what happened to my reply I have used the tamiya twin motor gearboxes to make them RC and can get the RC electronics for them from China and I might look at the metal tracks or do you know any other alternatives for the track

[@davidchin350]

@@coreyrich2567 yep, I got my rc electronics from Amazon which was from China as well. I research the kits on scalemates before purchasing to ensure the wheels spin freely and that rubber band tracks are included. I've never ordered the metal multi link tracks but it sounds like a viable solution for more realism. Enjoy your build.