Villie Vonka Panther Factory

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#Villie Vonka Panther Factory ##FRIES 16-Ton Mobile Crane One of the most versatile heavy equipment movers of the German Armed Forces during World War II was the Fries 16-ton mobile crane. From Tiger I turrets to assembled V2 rockets, this crane could lift them all with ease. Even better, the entire apparatus can be erected in about two hours flat. You can locate vintage photographs of the crane in action at the "Das Bundesarchiv" (Federal German Archive) Photographic Archive Web Site: https://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/ Use the search term: *panther* **NOTE:** "Panther" is a German tank model name that was widely used during World War II. ##The Model This is a 1:35 scale model of the Fries 16-Ton Mobile Crane. As such, just about any 1:35 scale plastic model tank kit can be staged alongside the completed crane with ease. Assembly is very straightforward and can be easily discerned by studying the accompanying photographs and supplementing these pix with vintage photographs from the "Das Bundesarchiv" web site. Some short assembly notes: 1. The upper three-sided box girder frame is built-up from three girder side pieces, each made by cementing two long and one short girder piece together to form one side of the final frame. 2. Add the girder plates, motor, and cable winch to the corresponding ends of the girder box for a seamless finish. 3. The rails are built similarly to the girder frame pieces with two long and one short rail piece cemented together to form two complete rail lengths. Slide these rails inside the girder box and attach them to the girder plates for added stability. 4. Assemble the trolley by sliding it along the rails to the center of the crane girder box, where it will "hang" from the rails. Use various lengths of chains to suspend the block and hook from the trolley for a secure grip. 5. Add the supports, support plates, and wheels for holding the girder box in place. Finally, the "Villie Vonka" signage is supplied as a bit of whimsy for the final model. This sign is not a historically-accurate feature, but rather a creative touch to add some personality to your finished product. A TAKOM 1:35 scale Panther A Late Production Sd. Kfz. 171 plastic model kit (No. 2099) was paired with the crane model in the accompanying photographs for added visual interest. In these images, chains were used for "dangling" the turret, upper hull, and lower hull from the crane in a creative way that adds to the overall display. This is an "artistically-licensed" representation of how to build a Panther tank, and not a historically accurate depiction.