A Silent Quartet of Minty PAB

[Skyhawk]

Hi All,

For those unable to attend the '15 Max Show, like me , here is a little Saturday treat!

I have been fortunate to gather these examples to build a foundation in my PAB collection.

A few interesting facts about this quartet:

1) Each is from a different maker. Can you guess without a reverse image?
2) Four different styles of Eagle's head. Which is your favorite?
3) All three reverse types included, hollow, flat, and semi-dished.
4) Different amounts of surface detail in the ground area beneath the tank.

Oh yeah, Tanks for looking!

Best,

Jeff

[Thomas Bendixen]

Hi Jeff

Super badges, I know their faces but can't remember their names without looking them up

The bronze PAB is my favourite!

BR Thomas

[big ned]

L-R: Daisy type 2, Hobacher, Aurich and Wurster.

Any good?

[Skyhawk]

L-R: Daisy type 2, Hobacher, Aurich and Wurster.

Any good?

Pretty Good!!! Only one incorrect..............

@ Thomas: Thanks for the kind comments buddy!

Best,

Jeff

[big ned]

Pretty Good!!! Only one incorrect..............

@ Thomas: Thanks for the kind comments buddy!

Best,

Jeff

I'll change Hobacher for Rettenmeier then...... Reading it again, you did mention "flatback".

[Skyhawk]

I'll change Hobacher for Rettenmeier then...... Reading it again, you did mention "flatback".

All should be crystal clear after viewing this thread................

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=821326

Best,

Jeff

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Jeff,

All 4 very nice originals in great condition. Aurich is my favorite of the 4, one of the best eagle designs of any PAB.

Tom

[Skyhawk]

Hi Tom,

Thank you for the comments!

I think I like the Wiedmann Eagle best as it almost seems to be wearing a "suit of armor". This eagle is definitely a little on the "portly" side. The PAB with nice ground detail like the other three really stand out as well.

Any idea why the area between the eagle wings and legs has the interesting pattern on the Daisy PAB?

If you are home, head for the high ground! Just an amazing amount of rain in your state!

Best,

Jeff

[Den]

WOW !

[Thomas Durante]

any idea why the area between the eagle wings and legs has the interesting pattern on the Daisy PAB?

If you are home, head for the high ground! Just an amazing amount of rain in your state!

Hi Jeff,

Not sure why the Daisy PAB has the stippled pattern between the eagle wings and legs, but its a nice touch and probably just added for some artistic flair by the die cutter. There are a few other maker PABs and IABs with similar patterns, so I think it was just some artistic license taken by the individual die makers.

House was high and dry thankfully in this "thousand-year" storm.

Tom

[HOW]

Aurich and Wurster have the best looking panzer Eagles!

HOW

[Skyhawk]

Hi All,

Sorry for my delay in thanking you for the comments, they are appreciated!

@Tom: glad all worked out for you in the flooding of the millennium!

Best,

Jeff

[Graeme]

Jeff

All choice badges in top condition

For detailed grass patterns the Wurster is nice but the Aurich is the best imo

regards
Graeme

[Giel VW]

Silent they are. Great quattro!

[Skyhawk]

Thank you Giel and Graeme for the comments!! Much appreciated!!

Best,

Jeff