Going armoured...Jagdpanther Late Version 1/48

The kit is Tamiya´s 1/48 Jagdpanther Late Version. I wanted to make some transformation so I chose an even later version than the kit´s options. The Achtung Panzer #4 book has really nice drawings with the differences of the Jagdpanther variants depending on the fabrication date. It was really helpful.
La maqueta es el Jagdpanther Late Version 1/48 de Tamiya. Quería hacerle alguna transformación así que elegí una versión de producción un poco más moderna que la del kit. El libro Achtung Panzer nº4 tiene unos esquemas estupendos con las diferentes variantes de JP dependiendo de la fecha de fabricación. Es un libro muy útil:

Another transformation I wanted to do was some combat damage but not the much seen round impacts. In the Panzerwrecks books I found a lot of good ideas for the gun barrel and the hull damage.
Otra transformación que quería hacerle era algunos daños de combate distintos de los muy vistos impactos circulares. En los libros Panzerwrecks encontré buenas ideas para los daños del cañón y el blindaje:


After the assembly I gave some texture to the hull with the "Tamiya cement technique". I used cleaner for PVC pipes instead of Tamiya Thin because is a little stronger and dries faster. And it is cheaper. After that I sanded the surface, of course, with 1000 grain sandpaper or so.
Después de montarlo le di algo de textura al blindaje con la técnica del pegamento Tamiya pero usando limpiador para PVC. Es un poco más fuerte que el Tamiya Thin y seca más deprisa. Y es más barato. Después de dejar algo rugosa la superfecie lijé suavemente con una lija de grano 1000 más o menos:

I chose an early 1945 production Jagdpanther so there are some differences with the Tamiya kit. The drawings from Achtung Panzer #4 book were very helpful to make this version. The detailing is made with spare PE pieces, styrene and some copper wire. The usual stuff.
Elegí una versión de producción de principios del 45´así que hay algunas diferencias con la maqueta de Tamiya. Los esquemas del Achtung Panzer #4 fueron muy útiles para hacer la transformación. El detallado está hecho con piezas de estireno, hilo de cobre y algunos fotograbados:




One problem of Tamiya´s kit is the metallic lower hull that don´t allow to move the wheels suspension. An easy trick is to make another hole in some of the middle wheels to locate them a little upward or downward.
Un problema del kit de Tamiya es que la barcaza de metal no permite mover la suspensión. Un truco sencillo es hacer otro agujero en algunas ruedas para poder ponerlas a diferentes alturas:

This way we can get an irregular suspension.
De este modo se pueden poner las ruedas con la suspensión irregular:
And the Jagd is ready to paint. Next week I´ll try some rusty areas in the rear side before applying the camo.
Y el Jagd está listo para pintar. En el siguiente capítulo pintaré algunas zonas en óxido antes pintar el camuflaje.

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GUEST GALLERY: "Abandoned Refuge" 1/32 by DIMITRI KALIVIOTIS.

"This is a ~1/32 model-diorama of the famous AT-AT Starwars vehicle. The concept dictated that the refuge looks twice abandoned.... First abandoned by the Empire and then by the local primitives.
Most of the parts are cast in resin but a few of the master originals were used here and there to save on time and materials. Lot's of found-object in this one for the dressing/guts." -Dimitri Kaliviotis.

The first time I saw this model I automatically got stuck to the monitor. It is not only a great concept but a wonderfully built and painted model. I love post-apocalyptic stuff as well as Star Wars ships&vehicles so this work really impressed me.
Dimitri is a Greek design-artist, model-maker and illustrator that lives and work in Montreal. He has worked in a number of American film productions.
This model won the 2007 Starship Modeler Wreck Contest.
You can find more info about Dimitri´s work in his facebook and behance.net pages:
Dimitri Kaliviotis on the Behance Network
Dimitri Kaliviotis on Facebook

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 Model by Dimitri Kaliviotis. Background by Jake Rowell.









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The "Cat from Hell" work update:

This is how the finished thing looks. The hangar deck catapult base is made from styrene sheet, I think it is a nice display for the Hellcat. I remade the antenna wire, added the missed pitot probe and made the light blue a little brighter with diluted white oil paint to enhance the contrast with the dark blue. I think that the whole thing looks better now.
These are the new pictures. And here is the complete post: The "Cat from Hell" work.
 

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GUEST GALLERY: "Behind The Hangar Doors" 1/48 by JOAQUIN Gª GAZQUEZ

Joaquin Gª Gazquez is a renowned AFV and diorama modeller. He doesn´t build aviation works too often but when he does he displays his usual artistry. This is not one of his most complex pieces but is the simplicity of the composition what I like. It is a perfect example of how to create an attractive piece with a few elements.
The plane is Tamiya´s Heinkel He-162A-2 "Salamander", the Ford Staff car is also from Tamiya. The officer figure is from ICM and the GI figures is a resin set from Total War Miniatures.
Joaquin has published lots of articles in many magazines and recently he has published a guide of how to paint WWII figures and the construction of a vignette. The English and French edition will be released soon by Histoire & Collections. For the Spanish edition you can contact directly with him, is a very limited edition so hurry up!
For more info of Joaquin´s works and articles you can visit his web:
Panzermodelling by Joaquin Gª Gazquez
La GUÍA de Pintura de Figuras de la 2ª G.M.

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The "Scout Trooper" work: MPC 1/11.

"What's the last thing to go through an Imperial scout trooper's head when he hits a tree? His afterburner." ―Joke told by Rebel forces on Endor.

"The 74-Z speeder bike, sometimes referred to as the Imperial speeder bike due to its use by scout stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire, was a speeder bike manufactured by Aratech Repulsor Company used for reconnaissance purposes, as well as rapid transportation in combat zones."Wookieepedia.

This is the oldie mold from MPC. The bike is not bad at all but the trooper figure is not easy to turn into something credible. Anyway, is one of those kits essential for the real fans (either you assemble it or not) and with enough faithful work you can get a nice result.
I transformed a little the figure to get a more dynamic pose. Basically I raised the right arm so he can aim the blaster and turned the head so he looks slightly to the right. The figure is attached to the ground with a metallic tube through his left foot, the long grass hides the tube perfectly. I think that the effect works really well.
Cheers from the Sanctuary Moon of Endor...

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