LSP_K2 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 54 minutes ago, Finn said: A copy of the Das Werk Panzer III probably: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10852064 Jari That's another kit that I'll also definitely be having. eoyguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eoyguy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Agreed, and look at that, all the parts for an L, J and M in one kit. I guess no N is a little bummer, but easily converted from whats there. Why Das Werk is offering the kits with less options is baffling to me.. Edited January 26, 2022 by eoyguy LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, eoyguy said: Agreed, and look at that, all the parts for an L, J and M in one kit. I guess no N is a little bummer, but easily converted from whats there. Why Das Werk is offering the kits with less options is baffling to me.. keeping the cost down LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Posted on the Trumpeter site in the Product Update section: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/Uploads/202201/61efb60823d7f.jpg German Sd.Kfz 173 Jagdpanther Early Version Item No.: 00934 Scale: 1:16 and additional info about the MC Panzer III kit: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10852064 Jari RNoAF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Finn said: Posted on the Trumpeter site in the Product Update section: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/Uploads/202201/61efb60823d7f.jpg German Sd.Kfz 173 Jagdpanther Early Version Item No.: 00934 Scale: 1:16 and additional info about the MC Panzer III kit: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10852064 Jari Mine! eoyguy and TankBuster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 22 hours ago, Finn said: Posted on the Trumpeter site in the Product Update section: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/Uploads/202201/61efb60823d7f.jpg German Sd.Kfz 173 Jagdpanther Early Version Item No.: 00934 Scale: 1:16 and additional info about the MC Panzer III kit: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10852064 Jari Great news!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 More info about the Jagdpanther: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=3770&l=en http://www.trumpeter-china.com/Uploads/202203/62452171dbdf8.jpg http://www.trumpeter-china.com/Uploads/202203/624523b6ddaf4.jpg Jari TankBuster and dodgem37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 I can't wait for this one. As soon as it arrives I will buy and build one! With regards, Rob from Holland LSP_K2 and N.H.71 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 Maybe a new thread would be best? Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Looks like they add the sprue pics: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=3770&l=en plus it will come with a clear upper hull: http://www.trumpeter-china.com/Uploads/202204/6250e44d35806.jpg Jari panzerrob and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Thanks for those links Finn, Well, it's obvious that they've used a bunch of sprues from the Panther G kit (which would be applicable) and they seem to have gotten the rear deck correct (based on what they're showing in the sprues and from what I'm seeing in my Jagdpanther Panzer tracts book (Jentz & Doyle). The interior parts that come from their Panther G kits have not been improved upon so that's a relatively sad revelation (several of the parts require modification and or replacement). The kugelblende hull machine gun looks to also come from their Panther G kit. It is incomplete and will need to be finished (or an aftermarket one procured from AFV Modeler). I have to dig around as I'm not sure of the answer but since the first Jagdpanthers were based on the Panther A hull, the box shaped brake/transmission air duct may be correct. I'd be very happy if that were the case as scratch building the tube ducting for my Panther G was a royal pain. The single piece gun barrel sort of limits the choices of which vehicles you can model but I don't see that as a huge problem though. The aftermarket companies (Aber?) may release a metal, two-piece gun to replace the one in the kit. I also did not see any mention of a metal gun barrel being included in this kit. I also wouldn't be surprised if someone released an early "bolted" version of the gun recess (which would be applicable to Jagdpanther G1's). To their credit, Trumpeter seems to have gotten the cooling air pipes on the exhaust (optional parts that were added in July 1944 (Jentz & Doyle, p. 9-3-36). It does look the part and I may pick one of these up. However, with the number of models I have already and the time it takes to build one of these (even semi-properly), takes a giant bite out of my modeling life. The current Panther I'm building has taken a year and a half so far and I'm only now just ready to close the hull. I do NOT fancy the cleanup and painting of 50+ rounds of 88mm ammunition. I did 85 rounds of 75mm ammunition and that was a huge chore! I won't even mention the individual track links. LSP_K2 and B-17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I have the Bandai 1/24th kits and am now weighing the merits of 1/16 vs 1/24. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) My answer for track links is do them while drinking a nice wine (sometimes out if a sippy cup). The tracks are tedious at best. I cannot let them wreck my brain. Gb Especially in 1/16 scale my rule if you will not see it then do not work too hard at it. I have 42 ammo rounds that will be very visible with in the crew space of my Marder III so I will make nice with them. - Edited April 10, 2022 by Rick Griewski Spelling LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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