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Post by Paul B on Jun 10, 2022 16:08:39 GMT
This kit has been keeping awake for a couple of weeks now  . The darned thing kept shouting from stash, that was high time for a nasty piece of heavy metal  . The title on the box says that this is a late version, but it's not really that late at all. The main things I need to change or add are: Crew heating system on the engine deck Stowage box on the left of the casematt will be left off Cooling/ventilation pipes on the exhausts will be left off New exhaust (flammenvernichter) will be added Additional ventilator on the rear deck ... .. . Still, this is a good starting point for a December 1944 and onwards, produced vehicle  Naturally I shall through some AM stuff at it, which I just happened to have on my pin board      |
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Post by Marco on Jun 10, 2022 16:54:30 GMT
AM parts! Good! I'm the first one here to watch with attention. I'd never used metal tracks, I think they're a bit expensive. The final result is splendid, but they need tons of work, don't they?
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Post by Paul B on Jun 10, 2022 17:43:27 GMT
Welcome Marco-bro  . The metal tracks are worlds ahead of any kit tracks  . But, as you say they are pricey, even more so now  . You can still find some at old prices though, difficult but they are still out there. Work wise, well they do have cast in holes, but these need drilling out and then, you have to add a pin to join them. I reckon I need about 2 hours to get them together, but they are well worth it in the end . Torsion bars and swing arms are in place and yes, these are workable. So there might be a small dio at the end of this one     |
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Post by Marco on Jun 10, 2022 17:51:52 GMT
Positive sir! Maybe this year I could try one.
Nice start on the big cat!
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Post by Robbo on Jun 10, 2022 18:05:23 GMT
Hopefully be selling one of these in 1/72 tomorrow at the shows bring and buy table. Bargain price
Was the kit tracks indy or band type
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Post by Paul B on Jun 10, 2022 18:08:40 GMT
They were rubber band type Ian . |
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Post by Robbo on Jun 10, 2022 18:32:52 GMT
I prefer the magic tracks
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Post by Paul B on Jun 10, 2022 18:42:20 GMT
I prefer the magic tracks Now those were also good, just a shame Dragon went down the saving road and dropped them, along with the metal gun barrels also |
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Post by Robbo on Jun 10, 2022 19:39:57 GMT
Yup
See if I can find any bargains tomorrow
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Post by tommygunn on Jun 11, 2022 2:57:11 GMT
Cooooooolllll!!!!!
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Post by armorguy on Jun 11, 2022 5:43:11 GMT
Have fun with this kit my good neighbour, it will build into a stunning model. I'm still boycotting Dragon by no longer buying kits from them for a well known reason (o yes, the manuals).  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 11, 2022 10:17:06 GMT
Great choice with the Jagdpanther, Paul! Actually this is one of Dragon's better kits and the instructions are not that bad. But, like you said above, some things still have to get tweaked in the kit. I did the Normandy Special Edition which was an "Early Version" but they still did not get some of the details right. |
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Post by wouter on Jun 11, 2022 10:32:34 GMT
Oh wow, a JagdPanther! Although I'm a big Tiggynut, I think that the JP is the most sexy piece of armour ever been built...especially WWII. I built this very kit once and it really is a great piece of kit. Looking forward to see you do your magic mate! One front seat more taken now...
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Post by Boots on Jun 11, 2022 13:40:42 GMT
That looks rather nice Mr B...........can`t beat a bit of Heavy metal  |
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Post by bwilt on Jun 11, 2022 16:49:19 GMT
Very nice! And as you used German grey on the Magach, you will probably use the IDF sand grey on this one? |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jun 12, 2022 5:22:02 GMT
Can't beat a Jagdpanther & the goodies will really look awesome too.
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Post by SteveM on Jun 12, 2022 8:17:22 GMT
One of the most iconic tanks of the war.
This'll be good!
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Post by Si B on Jun 12, 2022 8:33:32 GMT
Must of been an intimidating sight to see on the battlefield. Built Mengs JP a while back but messed up the paintwork……look forward to see you do your thing  |
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Post by Paul B on Jun 13, 2022 17:34:12 GMT
Wow, didn't think I would get this much attention . Welcome chaps . I did a little more today, rear hull stowage bins, radiators and fans, mantlet cover and coax are in place. Next I shall have to prime and paint the radiator parts and then, these will be masked off so I can add the upper hull.  |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 13, 2022 17:36:10 GMT
Sounds like you're having a plan.
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