Jagdpanzer IV

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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:53 am

I have got it all molded out and am pouring the Jagdpanzer. Will ship out in order that I received from people.

Keep you posted.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:50 am

Great to hear, Aracula! I’m excited to start building this :D

BTW, is your Jagdpanzer going to be an early L/48 variant with the shorter gun barrel or the later Vomag one with the longer L/70 gun? No worries either way, just curious, as I’m starting to research the paint scheme I want to do.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by cjg476 » Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:01 pm

:lol: Aracula we need an option for both
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:40 pm

Well I could possible make a longer gun so people could have that option I guess.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Feb 07, 2019 6:50 pm

That would be cool, but stick with whatever is easier in your end.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:21 am

This current version is the L/48
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:18 am

Thanks Aracula! I’m perfectly OK with the L/48 variant as there are some good schemes I could choose from... But if you decide to do the bigger L/70 gun, let us know.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:39 pm

Double post, but here’s another link with a ton of Jagdpanzer IV L/48 profile pics... Lots to choose from!

http://rctanksaustralia.com/images/pica ... zer48camo/
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by cjg476 » Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:09 pm

Aracula we need optional side skirts .
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:18 am

Side skirts wouldn’t be too difficult to make with some sheet styrene... A lot of the Jagdpanzer IVs seemed to have simple rectangular sheets that were mounted on brackets on the side of the hull as opposed to the more complex angled sheets mounted on separate racks as seen on the Stugs and Panzer IVs. Those simple shapes could be easily cut out from styrene with a good knife and a ruler :wink:
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Rylau » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:17 pm

I've been using gift cards that I pick off the racks at the super markets for the side skirts for years. Easy to cut and glue. Bob
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by normandy » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:49 pm

Gift cards, thats something I've never thought of...sounds like a good idea.
I have used sheet styrene and a few times aluminum flashing for side armor.
Which ever you choose just don't go to thick.

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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:17 am

I have been pouring kits. Are you guys wanting side skirts also? I did not make any for this but guess I could if people wanted them.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:26 am

Side skirts would be great, Aracula! Please include if you can... If not, no worries as I could make my own. I like Rylau’s idea of using card stock.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by normandy » Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:21 pm

Aracula I'm good with the kit as is and its cost.

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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Crazy Kraut » Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:25 am

Me too. If necessary I´ll do the skirts by my own. Have you send my parts to Matthew?
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:21 pm

Sorry for the delay, lot more parts involved so takes me awhile to get them all done.

Parts pictures

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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by normandy » Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:01 pm

No need for an apology, I've made molds and cast pieces in resign...nothing quick about it.
The kit looks very nice!

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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:28 am

Will try to post a build instruction in a few days. It is not real complicated though to do.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:15 am

Aracula, those parts look fantastic and thanks for going through all the effort to make things so detailed! As you said, it looks like a fairly straightforward build as well... I’m eager to get started :D
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:31 am

Have enough track for 2 more, if anyone interested let me know or they will be going on Ebay.

Thanks
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:44 am

Molding the long barreled conversion for this kit so you can make either the 48 or the 70. Will be the barrel, the gun mantlet, and the different exhaust, and a cap for the one view hole.

Should be ready to go soon, if anyone interested.

Will post some pics when I get back home.
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Eddy10440 » Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:25 pm

Great news Aracula!

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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by tmanthegreat » Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:55 am

I agree, great news!
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Re: Jagdpanzer IV

Post by Aracula » Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:43 am

Here some pics of the L70 configuration gun

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