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RichardIsner
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 4:06 am Post subject: Kevin Wheatcroft Panther
Hi folks, Does anyone know the current status of Kevin Wheatcroft's panther? I was wondering if it was going to make a debut appearance at War and Peace, or maybe at Tankfest. I would appreciate any information. Sincerely, Richard Isner

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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:23 am
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Richard,

I am going to see Kevin on Friday so I will let you know.

Last time we spoke he told me that the tracks were on (new made!) and that they were doing internal fittings before fitting the gearbox (beautifully rebuilt).

Engines are not rebuilt yet (he is doing several at the same time, although major works are under way.

I would not expect to see it running until War & Peace 2007.

David

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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Kevin Wheatcroft Panther
I think he is working on the Tiger for Aberdeen also. Can you check on it? _________________ Bob Smart ([email protected])

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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: Kevin Wheatcroft Panther
Richard, I can't seem to upload a picture, anyone have any clues? David

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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:06 am Post subject: Re: Kevin Wheatcroft Panther
David, Read the "how to" guide at the top of the first page of the forum. It's fantastic to have an inside source at the Wheatcroft facility. His restorations are by far the most interesting happening at the moment as he and his team are working on not just one Panther but on three! Cheers, Rik _________________ Frustra Nate Vive Devincere

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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Kevin Wheatcroft Panther
Rik, I just tried to use the "add an attachement" in the posting control section when you reply. But anyway, I have open a photobuckt account now. The picture was taken yesterday, those are brand new tracks, Kevin has had moulds made to make tracks and also tyres (tires). i49.photobucket.com/al...kwpand.jpg David

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