Jagdpanther build at last

[simon_manning]

thanks forum members for the good response, i have been working on the rear deck vents and roof hatches, making the most of the armortek parts, the rear vent covers are from mike stannard and they are superb i must say, the fit was perfect with great detail, i have never been disappointed with his parts, thanks david i have followed your lead on the hatch openings, thanks for looking simon manning.

[Bodo Langbehn]

Hi Simon,

I follow your Jagdpantherbuild as a secret admirer. One of the best models I ever have seen.

Bodo

[simon_manning]

thank you bodo, that is a nice compliment, i am glad you like the jagd so far. regards simon.

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi Simon
Just been through all your Jagdpanther build postings,
Excellent work and your paint work and weathering as others have said is
exceptional and a quallity to aim for.
Welldone
regards
Phil

[michael hilton]

Hello Simon, I also follow your Jagd' build. I appreciate the detail in your photographs, it helps me with my build.
In regard to the latest photo' do the upper hull hatches have any outside 'handles'??. Or can they only be opened from the inside.....best wishes Mick

[simon_manning]

hello michael, i don't know the definitive answer to the exterior handels fitted to the jagd, in the three books i am using i have not seen any, late war jagds seem to be without any, kent wiik might know more, i will ask, regards simon.

[Kent Wiik]

Hi Simon and Michael,

No the JP upper hull hatches didn’t have any outside handles.
They was not build for fighting compartment entrance, reconsider the height of an JP so all entrance was to be done by the big crew hatch on the superstructure rear (that got a handle after a while)
Bailing out by the upper hull hatches was another thing and didn’t require any outside handles

Fantastic build Simon, looks 1:1.
Keep the photos coming.

Kind reards
Kent

[simon_manning]

thank you kent, the forum is always interesting with your input, best regards simon.

[Fredrik Jorgensen]

Simon........

You have no idea how much ive been drooling over this project in the last day!!!.
The skill is unmatched and the paintjob and accuracy, hat of yet again!!!

I will get on with my build pretty soon again and if i get it a 1/5 of this beauty im more than pleased.

Regards
Fredrik

[simon_manning]

many thanks fredrik good to have you back on, i am pleased you like the build, also thanks phil for posting, i am still working on the rear deck at the moment so not much to show, glad you all liked it so far, regards simon.

[simon_manning]

Here's some reference photos for other Jadgpanther builders of the rear deck of the Jadg at bovington. I had to get a chair when no one was looking to take the photos.

and this is how my rear deck is progressing, thanks for all the input.

Regards Simon

[simon_manning]

started painting the rear deck and going to apply some weathering. regards simon

[Bob Gould]

Stunning indeed, and love the camo pattern.

[John Fitzsimons]

Looks more realistic than the real one

[yves mouton]

Hi Simon,

Like always, you done a very beautiful paintjob on your jagdpanther.

best regards Yves