Armortek Panther G (1944) Build Instructions

Design Version: 2022

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User Safety Instructions
General construction tips
Tools Required
Fastener types
Parts list
Assembly instructions

1. Safety Instructions

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

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Age Restriction: 18+ Symbol

Multilingual Warnings:

CZ: NE DO 18 LET A MÉNĚ
DE: NICHT FÜR KINFER UNTER 18 JAHREN GEEIGNET
DK: ALDERSGRÆNSE 18 ÅR+
EN: NOT FOR 18 YEARS AND UNDER
ES: NO PARA MENORES DE 18 AÑOS
FI: EI 18 VUOTTA JA ALLE
FR: PAS POUR LES 18 ANS ET MOINS
HU: 18 ÉVEN ALULI GYEREKEKNEK NEM AJÁNLOTT
IT: NON PER 18 ANNI E MENO
MT: MHUX GĦAL ETA TA 18-IL SENA U INQAS
NL: NIET VOOR 18 JAAR EN JONGER
NO: IKKE FOR 18 ÅR OG UNDER
PO: NIE OD 18 LAT I PONIŻEJ
PT: NÃO PARA MENORES DE 18 ANOS
RO: NU PENTRU 18 ANI ȘI SUB
RU: НЕ ДЛЯ 18 ЛЕТ И МЛАДШЕ
SE: INTE FÖR 18 ÅR OCH UNDER

RISK OF INJURY.

Armortek kits are heavy. Fully built kits can weigh well over 100kg. Extreme care must be taken when handling the parts and the kits.
Always ensure that the tracks and/or wheels are blocked from moving as built kits can roll very easily when the Motion Option Pack is not installed.
Armortek kits should always be stored at ground level where there is no risk of falling and causing injuries or damage.
Many parts have been post-machining treated to remove sharp edges, however, some pieces may still be sharp and extra care must always be taken when handling.
Parts and packaging material, especially plastic bags, must be kept away from children.

3. Tools Required

The following tools should be to hand:

De-burring tool – useful to remove any burr that may have been left post-machining.
Counter sink tool – useful in case counter sunk holes need to be cleared.
Hex or Allen keys in sizes 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm.
Combination spanners in sizes 5mm, 5.5mm, 7mm and 8mm. These are used to fit the hex head screws.
Small adjustable spanner (monkey wrench) – useful for making minor adjustments to bent components.
Small flat blade and Phillips screwdriver.
Long nosed pliers – useful for holding nuts and bolts in awkward places.
Combination pliers for general use.
Set of needle files – useful to remove sharp edges and correcting any minor hole misalignment.
In addition, a selection of larger files and a power drill with 3mm, 4mm and 5mm drill bits (for clearing through holes) can be useful to speed things up.

4. Fastener Types

Abbreviation	Description
CSK	Countersunk screw [icon: countersunk screw]
BUTT	Button head screw [icon: button head screw]
CAP	Cap head screw [icon: cap head screw]
HEX	Hexagonal head screw [icon: hex head screw]
GRUB	Grub, set or headless screw [icon: grub screw]
SPLIT PIN	Cotter or split pin [icon: split pin]
PH	Driven with a Phillips driver [icon: Phillips screwdriver]
SKT	Driven with a Hex or Allen key [icon: hex/allen key]
LOCTITE	LOCTITE 638 for metal on metal LOCTITE 480 for rubber on metal [icon: Loctite bottles]

Example: M4*10 CSK: A counter sunk screw with a 4mm thread diameter, 10mm long that requires a Hex or Allen Key.

5. Parts List

PRODUCT CODE	DESCRIPTION	NO. PER KIT
6000-2RS BEARING	BEARING	32
6002-2RS BEARING	BEARING	8
CD0604	PRY BAR	1
CD0606	PLIERS	1
CE0637	REAR LIGHT	1
CE2103	TURRET BEARING	1
CE2603	ARIEL BASE	1
CH0104	LOWER FRONT	1
CH0114	HULL BRACKET C	4
CH0119	M/C GUN BALL	1
CH0120	M/C GUN	1
CH0121	DECK SUB PLATE	1
CH0122	FRONT DECK INSERT	1
CH0124	HINGE BLOCK	4
CH0125	HINGE	2
CH0127	ENGINE HATCH	1
CH0131	DECK HINGE	2
CH0132	DECK HINGE LUG	2
CH0135	HULL BOSS	4
CH0149	REAR DECK SUPPORT	1
CH0150	REAR DECK	1
CH0151	REAR DECK INSERT RH	1
CH0151M	REAR DECK INSERT LH	1
CH0152A	FAN PLATE A	1
CH0152B	FAN PLATE B	1
CH0152C	FAN PLATE C	1
CH0152D	FAN PLATE D	1
CH0153	GRILL SUPPORT BRACKET	4
CH0154	REAR SUPPORT BRACKET	2
CH0155	FAN PLATE TAB	4
CH0201	SUSPENSION ARM	16
CH0210	TENSION ARM	2
CH0211	IDLER SHAFT	2
CH0212	DRIVEN GEAR	2
CH0218	HULL PLUG	4
CH0219	TRACK PIN DEFLECTOR	2
CH0250	BEARING SPACER	2
CH0251	RUBBER SPACER	64
CH0308	SPROCKET CAP	2
CH0309	IDLER CAP	2
CH0310	DUMMY STUD	8
CH0311	ROLLER SHAFT	2
CH0312	RETURN ROLLER	2
CH0351	SPROCKET RING OUTER	2
CH0354	SPROCKET RING INNER	2
CH0355	ROADWHEEL HUB A	8
CH0356	ROADWHEEL HUB B	8
CH0357	TRACK TENSION CUP	2
CH0408	TURRET BRACKET	2
CH0412	CUPOLA	1
CH0415	VENT COVER	1
CH0417	LIFT EYE	3
CH0419	GRAB RAIL	1

Assembly Views

00. Panther G (July 1944) Views

View from Left Hand Side of the Armortek Panther G (1944) model.

01. Glacis Plate Details

Details for the Glacis Plate assembly:

Component CH0120: Use LOCTITE INTO CH0119.
Component CH1118.
Component CH1137.
Component CH0119: Ensure it rotates freely in CH1118. If not fitting the option to animate the machine gun, this part can be LOCTITED into CH0118.
Fastening: M3x16 CAP through CH1137 into CH1118.
Fastening: M3x12 CAP through CH3106 into CH1118.

06. Second Bump Stop Assembly

CONSTRUCT FOUR IDENTICAL ASSEMBLIES.

Assembly of a bump stop component:

Components: CH1216, M4 NUT, CH0251 (stack 5 off), M4 WASHER, M4x25 BUTT.
Note: Insert two M3x12 HEX HEADS that go into the hull side at this stage, otherwise there will be no clearance to get them in.

08. Suspension Assembly 1

Assembly of the first suspension component.

Components: CH1002, CH2203B, CH1205, CH2203A.
Fasteners: M5x8 CAP, M5x8 grub (one only), M5x16 CAP.
Specific instruction: M5x8 grub INTO CH2203A THIS ONE ONLY. REST ARE CAP HEADS.
Context: REAR OF THE TANK, FRONT OF THE TANK. The left-hand side hull side has been hidden for simplicity.

13. Roadwheel Stations

Front left-hand hull side shown. Some details omitted for simplicity.

Assembly of roadwheel stations:

Components: CH3101, CH2204, ROADWHEEL ASSEMBLY A, ROADWHEEL ASSEMBLY B.
Fasteners: M4x10 CSK through CP0142 and into CH2205.
Fasteners: M2.5x2 HEX CH1305.

14. Sprocket Assembly

CONSTRUCT 2 IDENTICAL ASSEMBLIES.

Assembly of the drive sprockets:

Components: CH3150, CP0172, CP0173.
Fasteners: M2.5 NUT, M2.5x8 HEX, M3x10 HEX, M3x6 HEX, M5x16 CSK.
Other components: CH0636, CH0308, CH0635.
Instruction: ENSURE TIMING MARKS ON CH0351 AND CH0354 ARE ALIGNED.
Notes:
- Fitting instructions for CH0172 are on the following pages.
- Do not fit CH0308 and retaining fastener M5x16 CSK at this stage. See Drawing 15.
- Do not fit CH0635 and retaining fasteners M3x6HEX CSK at this stage. See Drawing 15.
- File a small chamfer on the teeth of CH0351 and CH0354 to allow easier pick up into the track links. Test the sprocket against the track links before doing this.

22. Travel Lock Assembly

USE 10MM LENGTH OF 1.6MM ALUMINIUM ROUND AND GENTLY PEEN THE ENDS.

Assembly of the travel lock mechanism:

Components: CH0812 (6 LINK PIECES), CH0812 (5 LINK PIECES), CH1626, CH0813.
Fasteners: 1.6MM RIVET.
Instruction: CH0813 LOCTITE IN PLACE.

36. Attaching the Turret Roof

Attaching the turret roof assembly to the main hull.

Fasteners: M3x10 CSK screws.

40. Tracks

CONSTRUCT TWO LOOPS OF 83 TRACK LINKS EACH.

Note: You may need 1 more or 1 less track link depending on the position of the track tensioning system on your model.

Assembly of the tank tracks:

Components: CH0501, CH0502.
Fasteners: SPLIT PIN 1MM, M3 WASHER.