Jagdpanther 1.5 1946

[Ad Lav]

Misleading title? Perhaps!

My next project is a Tamiya Jagdpanther! Going to make a sort of in between model or the original Jagdpanther and the Jagdpanther 2.

Plans at this moment in time are, Panther F cupola, King Tiger steel wheels, King Tiger transport tracks, relocated stowage, armour for the deck, new muzzle brake and mantlet.

Camouflage scheme is still being decided, input on this is welcome!

Enjoy!

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Shelf queen Tamiya, never run!






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Test fitting King Tiger wheels and Kenny Kong Transport tracks/18 teeth sprockets.







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[jhamm]

I recommend the right idlers:

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I recommend the right idlers:

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Who’s did you use?

I have Tamiya KT idlers but they don’t fit. Taigen ones will fit the Tamiya idler arm.

[jhamm]

I made the idler myself, based on tamiya KT-Idler.
The outer wheel is made on a CNC milling machine:

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The KT-Idler was machined on a lathe and the outer wheel heated up and shrink on the KT-Idler.

For fit the Tamiya KT-Idler you need new shafts and bearings.

[Ad Lav]

I will try using taigen idlers as shaft is 4mm

[EAO]

This will be an interesting build. Although I think the JP was nearly perfect to begin with!

Cheers,
Eric.

[panzerjosef]

Let's wait and see if you can better the JP46 you sold me. Hard act to follow.

[Ad Lav]

Let's wait and see if you can better the JP46 you sold me. Hard act to follow.

You’re right there, that’s why I got another one! I miss it!

This will be an interesting build. Although I think the JP was nearly perfect to begin with!

Cheers,
Eric.

Thanks Eric!

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Well, no turning back now!

Tools etc removed for late war positioning.

Muzzle brake changed for pepper pot variety








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Mantlet arrived!

Custom 3D resin printed, massive thank you to Patrick for adapting his E75 mantlet for me.

Fits perfectly and the resin print is amazing!

New test idler arrive too, bearings etc. Have ordered a set from Dave








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[PatrickH]

glad you got them okay =) and they fit, always tricky trying to get things correct when one doesn't have the part to hand but I'm glad it worked out - now the big question, does the recoil still work?

looking forward to seeing his one finished - the krokodil is on my to do list in the future =)

[Ad Lav]

I am waiting for DT’s trunion set before testing recoil etc

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Some progress!

Took a big leap and removed the sponsons!
Also removed all tools and have filled and sanded the holes.

Aerial base and empty shell hatch removed to make space for the late tool layout.

Removed one front mud guard and drilled out the bolt holes.









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Wheels arrived - spent a couple of hours last night assembling them.




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[FredtheFrench]

Nice build. Where do you find the transport tracks?

[Ad Lav]

Thanks Fred.

I found them on a King Tiger - kenny Kong originally.

[FredtheFrench]

Thank you for answer. I think it will be hard to find for my KT.