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Vader’s Model Desk: Pz.Kpfw I Ausf. B Light Tank
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:35 pm
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Design of the Panzer I began in 1932 and mass production began in 1934. Intended only as a training tank to introduce the concept of armored warfare to the German Army, the Panzer I saw combat in Spain during the Spanish Civil War, in Poland, France, the Soviet Union and North Africa during the Second World War, and in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Experiences with the Panzer I during the Spanish Civil War helped shape the German Panzerwaffe's invasion of Poland in 1939 and France in 1940. By 1941, the Panzer I chassis design was used as the basis of tank destroyers and assault guns. There were attempts to upgrade the Panzer I throughout its service history, including by foreign nations, to extend the design's lifespan. It continued to serve in the Spanish Armed Forces until 1954.
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WIP photos:
Finished product:
Academy 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw I Ausf. B
3rd Panzer Div.
France, 1940
Bonus. This kit came with a Zündapp KS 750 motorcycle sidecar
This post was edited on 6/7/25 at 4:24 pm
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Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:38 pm to Darth_Vader
Absolutely amazing work as always.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:43 pm to Darth_Vader
Im sure you've been asked a million times, but where do you get your models from? Hobby shops?
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:49 pm to Horsemeat
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Im sure you've been asked a million times, but where do you get your models from? Hobby shops?
It’s a mix of hobby shops, Amazon, eBay, and model shows. I have a model shop called “The Model Box” that is about an hour from my house. I buy a lot from him since he’s local. I also try to find model shops when I travel for business. Plus, we like to take little weekend day trips a lot. When we do, I always check to see if there’s any hobby shops nearby. We’re going to Kennesaw, GA next weekend and they’ve got one of the best hobby shops I’ve ever seen.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:49 pm to Darth_Vader
It looks like it’s ready to take on Montgomery!
Posted on 6/7/25 at 2:57 pm to Darth_Vader
Fantastic 
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:00 pm to cypresstiger
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It looks like it’s ready to take on Montgomery!
Thanks. This particular Pz I was in the 3rd Panzer Div during the Battle of France in June 1940. It took part in the drive through Belgium and into France.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:11 pm to Darth_Vader
As always perfection! You sir are a rockstar! 
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:15 pm to Bayou Warrior 64
Thanks. Glad you like it. The tracks on this one dealt me fits. Other than that though, it was a fun build.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:29 pm to Darth_Vader
OK, looks like that tank is ready to take on Général d'armée Alphonse Joseph Georges. ;-)
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:38 pm to Darth_Vader
How hard was it to assemble that side car?
Btw, what brand glue do you use?
Btw, what brand glue do you use?
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:45 pm to L1C4
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How hard was it to assemble that side car?
Really not difficult at all. I started and finished the motorcycle in one day.
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Btw, what brand glue do you use?
I swear by Tamiya Extra Thin Quick Setting Cement.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:50 pm to Darth_Vader
Turned out Awesome
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:55 pm to OK Roughneck
Nice work as usual. I'm coming off of the hiatus after having some surgery my work in progress is a Tamiya jagdanther.
Who made that kit? I'm not a fan of the link and length or the individual tracks made up of a jillion pieces.
Who made that kit? I'm not a fan of the link and length or the individual tracks made up of a jillion pieces.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 3:58 pm to Darth_Vader
The greatest army of all time
Posted on 6/7/25 at 4:22 pm to choppadocta
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Nice work as usual. I'm coming off of the hiatus after having some surgery my work in progress is a Tamiya jagdanther.
Glad you’re back in the saddle. Can’t wait to see your finished Jadgpanther. That’s one of the coolest AFVs ever built.
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Who made that kit? I'm not a fan of the link and length or the individual tracks made up of a jillion pieces.
Sorry. Just realized I forgot that info in my OP. This is the new 1/35 scale kit from Academy.
Posted on 6/7/25 at 4:47 pm to Darth_Vader
Badd arse
Posted on 6/7/25 at 4:50 pm to Darth_Vader
Effin downvoters!
Posted on 6/7/25 at 4:54 pm to Stonehenge
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Effin downvoters!
Don’t sweat it. I love the downvoters. I like knowing I bother them but they’re too big of a pussy to say anything out in the open. Instead they leave a downvote as though it means anything.
This post was edited on 6/7/25 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 6/7/25 at 5:01 pm to Darth_Vader
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