Littlefield Panther alomost finished

[Yuri D.]

The Panther that has been painstakingly restored by the team of Jacques Littlefield is almost finished. Yesterday, we tested the radio systems and the gyro-compass with the engine running, and radio communications were loud and clear. The gyro-compass (Kurskreisel) worked as well.

This was the ultimate test, because if the power from the generator is not filtered enough, and the leads are not shielded/grounded, there will be an unacceptable level of noise in both the transmission and reception of radio signals, not to mention communication between the crew members through the intercom box.

I am very happy these systems work as intended.

Yuri

[FestungSpanien]

Hi Yuri
That's cool if a great efford has been made to restore everything and if it finally works fine.
Where can I find a link to the restoration project?
Ace

The Panther that has been painstakingly restored by the team of Jacques Littlefield is almost finished. Yesterday, we tested the radio systems and the gyro-compass with the engine running, and radio communications were loud and clear. The gyro-compass (Kurskreisel) worked as well.

This was the ultimate test, because if the power from the generator is not filtered enough, and the leads are not shielded/grounded, there will be an unacceptable level of noise in both the transmission and reception of radio signals, not to mention communication between the crew members through the intercom box.

I am very happy these systems work as intended.

Yuri

[Napalm]

Excellent news and can't wait to see the finished behemoth back in its full glory and looking forward to see the paint scheme and wheather it has a Zimmerit finish.

[paddywhack]

great news!!cant wait to see pics of it up and running!!!!!

[1corps]

Fantastic news!!! Please keep us posted! Any photos would be fantastic!! Mike.

[Yuri D.]

Excellent news and can't wait to see the finished behemoth back in its full glory and looking forward to see the paint scheme and wheather it has a Zimmerit finish.

It has a very nice Zimmerit finish, and is painted in tan-camouflage. I will post some photos of it tomorrow.

Yuri

[Yuri D.]

Panther 1st drive

Here is a link to a YouTube video of the Panther's first engine start in tank (Maybach HL230):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRH2G...eature=related

Here is a link to a YouTube video of the Panther's first drive:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaLTkGjlgxM

Here is the tour of our KWK-42 gun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKDqs...eature=related

Yuri

[MaxxBrunn1938]

Yuri where in Cali is she? I'm from down in Oceanside and would love to see her. I caught the Tank Overhaul episode a few weeks ago and fell in Love.

Joe

[Yuri D.]

Hi Joe,

Tours can be arranged by sending an email found at the site below:

http://www.milvehtechfound.com/


Yuri

[the shadock]

Yuri,

is the turret already mounted on the hull?

Pierre-Olivier

[Yuri D.]

Yuri,

is the turret already mounted on the hull?

Pierre-Olivier

The turret is not yet mounted. There are some minor details that need to be added inside the hull (such as round storage curtains) and the paint needs to be touched-up. The turret is ready to be lifted and set onto the hull. Once that's done, the hull will be electrically connected to the turret, and we are pretty much done.

Yuri

[Homerr]

Where can I find a link to the restoration project?

You can find more photos on the Panther and other Littlefield tanks here:
http://www.toadmanstankpictures.com/panther_5.htm
http://www.mishalov.net/military-veh...-vehicles.html
http://svsm.org/gallery/PzKpfw-V-Panther-Restoration
http://www.lerenfort.fsnet.co.uk/page44.html
http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/117785/Littlefield.kmz

[the shadock]

Yuri,

2 of the vehicles currently being restored at Littlefield's are almost finished : the Panther and the Sherman Jumbo. Seems that these 2 vehicles will be finished in few weeks or months.

Do you know which vehicle(s) will be restored after these ones?

Pierre-Olivier

[Yuri D.]

Yuri,

2 of the vehicles currently being restored at Littlefield's are almost finished : the Panther and the Sherman Jumbo. Seems that these 2 vehicles will be finished in few weeks or months.

Do you know which vehicle(s) will be restored after these ones?

Pierre-Olivier

Jacques' desire is for us to work on the Panzer 1-a. Since that vehicle is in very good condition, it will be a nice change from the immense project that was the Panther.

Yuri

[Yuri D.]

Some photos from yesterday

Here are some turret photos, as it's about to be lifted and placed onto the hull: