discussion JL’s 1/16 Trumpeter Jagdpanther

[Jack L]

Another bit of a monster for your critique. I’ve had a bit of a pause mid way throught, as I found a very good 3D printer setup for the grand total of £75, so though that was worth a play with! I’ve been trying with a few bits that I wasn’t happy with (smoke bombs the first 3D replacement, as well as the explosive vharge canister). I need to re-learn CAD, but at the moment there seems to be almost all you need available to download. Have also been scratching a few bits that were missing from the kit (around the gearbox). The much improved gurtsacks are from AFV Modeller, except the empty one which I ‘manipulated’ with a very heavy set of pliars.

 

[grumpa]

I love it! I gotta get me a 1/16 something.
A shame though that so much wonderful interior detail goes unseen after completion.
I wonder if one could attempt an upper hull lift off version to show it off?

Jim.

 

[Jack L]

I love it! I gotta get me a 1/16 something.
A shame though that so much wonderful interior detail goes unseen after completion.
I wonder if one could attempt an upper hull lift off version to show it off?

Jim.

Thanks Jim. They are great fun. A very different weathering approach needed. I'm going to keep the upper hull separate on this one, maybe raised and supported by some clear plastic rod?

 

[Jack L]

Not much progress lately, work has been too busy, but some tinkering with some small details. This one I'm pleased with, the blanket. Plagiarised from a gent making a 1/16 jeep, but I'm pleased with the way it turned out.