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Tamiya Jagdpanther (or Panther) suspension
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 8:03 pm
by h5djr
Hi guys. I built a Tamiya Tiger 1 many years ago which is still working fine. I am now trying to build a new Jagdpanther kit and I am having problems getting the suspension torsion bars and suspension arms installed. I know it's basically the same as the Tiger but I just cannot get them to works as the instructions.
Has anyone got any tips to help.
Many thanks
Dave
Re: Tamiya Jagdpanther (or Panther) suspension
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 9:24 pm
by Ad Lav
There is a knack to twisting and pushing them.
Take your time and don't rush it, apply some grease to the hole they slot into and make sure are twisting the right way.
Re: Tamiya Jagdpanther (or Panther) suspension
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 9:45 pm
by silversurfer1947
I have built both the Tiger and Panther, the Tiger being my first ever attempt. I found the Tiger suspension so easy and expected the Panther to be even easier, but it was a struggle. The arms need more persuasion, but eventually it did all go together.
Re: Tamiya Jagdpanther (or Panther) suspension
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 9:59 pm
by jarndice
I agree there is a particular way it fits and it suddenly HAPPENS,
Just keep at it it'll work.
Once the Torsion bar is properly installed I suggest you paint the area around the screw with "LOCTITE" unless you want to strip your Tank down to retighten the bl**dy screws again!!
Shaun.
Re: Tamiya Jagdpanther (or Panther) suspension
Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 2:10 pm
by h5djr
Thanks for the suggestions. All suspensions arms now fitted.