Jagdpanther Build

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Pcomm1
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Jagdpanther Build

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This is my Jagdanther and the build started December 26, 2007 and it was up and running in Feb 2008. The tweaking and improvements including the addition of the Daryl Turner Metal Trunnion; deleting the clutch gears for solid gears in both the traverse and elevation units continued right through to this summer. The initial build included the Impact Glacis Sprocket Guides, Impact Tracks, a Daryl Turner gear box mount brace and 2 metal elevation arms. The tank is a backyard runner with a TBU. The emitter is in the barrel. The images are a pictorial guide of how the build progressed. Enjoy
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A must have for reliable elevation and traverse movement in the Tamiya Jagdpanther: metal elevation arms.
A must have for reliable elevation and traverse movement in the Tamiya Jagdpanther: metal elevation arms.
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The plastic parts, while well designed lose there "snap" over time and the metal Daryl Turner parts restore smooth, positive, traverse operation. Expensive though, I trade a semi-modified HL Pz3 for the parts. LOL.
The plastic parts, while well designed lose there "snap" over time and the metal Daryl Turner parts restore smooth, positive, traverse operation. Expensive though, I trade a semi-modified HL Pz3 for the parts. LOL.
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The metal Impact glacis plate guides keep the hull from working loose while running over uneven terrain.
The metal Impact glacis plate guides keep the hull from working loose while running over uneven terrain.
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The Impact metal tracks run and look good.
The Impact metal tracks run and look good.
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They work good stock.
They work good stock.
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The Daryl Turner metal gearbox mount brace and metal elevation arm. The brace helps keep the hull from flexing and tossing the tracks and the arm makes for smoother operation.
The Daryl Turner metal gearbox mount brace and metal elevation arm. The brace helps keep the hull from flexing and tossing the tracks and the arm makes for smoother operation.
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Important for smooth running: sealed bearings.
Important for smooth running: sealed bearings.
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Base paint steps.
Base paint steps.
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Base paint steps using spray cans.
Base paint steps using spray cans.
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Base coat primer paint steps.
Base coat primer paint steps.
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More build images. :)
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Finish & decal reference for airbrushing and weathering.
Finish & decal reference for airbrushing and weathering.
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Detail view.
Detail view.
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Finished with acrylic artist paint. It is way more cost effect over model paint.
Finished with acrylic artist paint. It is way more cost effect over model paint.
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I use this "blue gear" part in both the turret rotation unit and the traverse unit in the Tamiya Jagd. The solid gears greatly improve function over the black slipping clutch gear: Tamiya part number 72005.
I use this "blue gear" part in both the turret rotation unit and the traverse unit in the Tamiya Jagd. The solid gears greatly improve function over the black slipping clutch gear: Tamiya part number 72005.
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Re: Tamiya Jagdpanther Build

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That's all folks. John
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27 Jadgpanther.jpg
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25 Jagd.jpg
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23 right-tools.jpg
22 left-tools.jpg
21 Rear.jpg
20 right-rear.jpg
Finished model, a Tamiya Battle Unit Runner with the emitter placed in the barrel.
Finished model, a Tamiya Battle Unit Runner with the emitter placed in the barrel.
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wow great job thats one sweet jagdpanther!!

great work again,

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Thats a nice job on the jp I like the weathering on the tools excellent one draw back I don't think it will fit in  your coffin bro  ;D
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a good job done well
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on second thoughts lets not go to Camelot ,it is a silly place
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OO7 wrote: Thats a nice job on the jp I like the weathering on the tools excellent one draw back I don't think it will fit in  your coffin bro  ;D
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;) Think again bro, all will fit very nicely: cremation. Visit here: http://www.rosehills.com/prodnsrvContent/Cremations.aspx

I enjoy sharing the learning curve discovered in assembling these fun kits.

Question for 007, did you get that 200 grand Aston Martin started yet? ;D

Take care, John
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Saxondog wrote: I may be a little late, but very nice job.Sax
Thank you and everyone else too. You know Sax that is a cool name: Saxondog. I should have considered saracen pig or Spanish Fly (LOL) for this forum. Perhaps spartan dog could have worked too. :D
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Re: Tamiya Jagdpanther Build

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That really is very nice.
I like the paint,the darker shades seem to suit it better I think.
Very nice weathering effects too.

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Re: Tamiya Jagdpanther Build

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Fantastic build, I always love seeing your tanks, your painting skills are excellent. I just hope I can do as well.
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