Jagdpanther

[ultravanillasmurf]

I am (slowly) putting the Panther Ausf G together (now ready for priming) and while looking at the chassis I wondered about a J sprue for the Jagdpanther?

Could you get the rest of the kit on a single sprue?

I am assuming the chassis is the same.

[Rubicon Models]

We do have the same idea, but there are just too many projects outstanding... probably some time next year!

[oreoc23]

Hi Guys

Could you consider also doing the Early Version Jagdpanther with the "Small Collar" with a "single piece 88mm gun barrel?"

Everyone does the late, Large Bolt On Collar and two piece 88mm... The only problem is some of the early Jagdpanther's had a
duel drivers vision block. This could be handled like you guys did with the Panther Ausf A & D Hull Ball Mount / Pistol Port!

I hope I did this right... Here is a Link to the Imperial War Museum's Early Jagdpanther!


<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1076917-d2156470-i86165547-Imperial_War_Museum_Duxford-Duxford_Cambridgeshire_England.html#86165547"><img alt="" src="https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/05/22/c8/2b/imperial-war-museum-duxford.jpg"/></a><br/>This photo of Imperial War Museum Duxford is courtesy of TripAdvisor

[ripley]

. Some photos show the early version with one vision port blanked out and welded over  . I wonder how many were built like that until the casting for the glacis plate was changed ? Always more questions than answers when researching German Panzers 

[oreoc23]

True... I didn't even realize that I posted the picture of the single Driver's vision block until you posted.

Rubicon could do like they did with the Hetzer... Provide a Small & Large Gun Collar, a single & 2 piece 88mm gun barrel,
and all 3 of the the Panther's Exhaust systems! That would cover most of the examples of the Jagdpanther. Hell, the only version Rubicon missed was the Swiss G13 Hetzer with the muzzle brake!

I already bought the Jagdpanther with the Large Gun Collar from Trenchworx, LLC, trying to fill gaps of missing vehicles. BUT I have always wanted the Jagdpanther with the small collar! AND YES! I'll buy at least 2 kits! 

Achtung Panzer: The Panzerjager V Jagdpanther shows the different variations of the "old Girl!"
https://loadoutroom.com/11530/achtung-panzer-panzerjager-v-jagdpanther/

Small collar with single & 2 piece 88mm; Single & double Driver's vision block  with a mix of gun barrels with the Small Collar. The possibilities are endless!

I still like Peter Chamberlain's  "Encyclopedia of German Tanks of World War Two." I'm on my 2d copy! An OLD but Great Reference!

[ripley]

IRC one unit ( in Normandy ? ) moved the tools from the sides placing them on the rear of the casement and engine deck . As well they added a stowage box to the casement rear and the gun cleaning tool tube to the rear as well . Another version to build / kitbash   

[Pinky]

I think that was Schw.Pz.Abt.654, Ripley. 

[Swamprat33]

just wanting to bump this item for the wishlist so it is not forgotten..

I really need a Jagdpanther so bad........

[ripley]

A JP would be great , easily doable , with most gun / mantlet types as well as fan hoods / exhausts . Probably could  have the 2 visor version as a modeller drill out piece .  Don't know if Rubicon could make the version with the redesigned tool stowage and extra  box on casement rear  ( Schw Pz Abt 654) unless all tools were  separate pieces  . Probably too many small parts to mold ? If they can get this beast molded I'm hoping a Berge Pather would figure in the distant future ( probably after I  kit bash my own  )

[Swamprat33]

Jagdpanther next Please.....

[Pinky]

I would quite like a Jadpanther as well.  And a Jagdpanzer IV. 

[Swamprat33]

I would quite like a Jadpanther as well.  And a Jagdpanzer IV.

mmmmmmm