Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 Complete!

[Iron Mike]

We had a gift exchange at last week's club meeting and even though I picked last, I got the best deal. This is Tamiya's Jagdpanzer IV kit, a new tool a few years back. When I opened the box, I found the Detail Up set for the gun had been added to the kit, a very nice surprise! I've got a bunch of projects started and had no business firing up another build, I couldn't help myself. Being a Steelers fan in Panthers country means I have to stream the games on the Steelers Radio Network, so I opened the box and started building while the game was on. I had mentioned the kit to Eric, who asked me to add this to The Workhorse campaign. Here you go, Eric.

The kit builds like a million bucks, here's the result of about three hours at the bench.

I don't think I can bring myself to use the rubber bands, I have a leftover set of Magic Tracks I may use. Stay tuned, I've got some fun stuff to try out. Thanks for coming by!

:drinks

 

[ausf]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Always loved the Lang.

I agree, using the rubberbands would be a travesty.

Watching closely...

 

[errains]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

AWESOMENESS ...
I always liked "Lang", it got such nice lines even the taller "A" variant looks good. I suspect this will be a quick build indicative of good ol Tamiya engineering.
:v

 

[moon puppy]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Dont' I have a set of tracks that work with this?

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

These would be solid guide horns. I can't recall which set you have.

Thanks guys! B)

 

[JSteinman]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Yum yum. ldguy

 

[jknaus]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Most excellent.
James

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Thanks James and Dr John!

 

[Rhino]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Doesn't 'Pup have every kind of Panzer IV tracks there are lately?!
Isn't it nice to build a friendlier Kit! I felt that same excitement when the Toon Starfighter project was underway.

Good job so far!
:drinks

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

He's becoming der Panzermeister.

Yes, building a kit that you don't have to scrounge parts for, fabricate or hammer into submission is refreshing (for a change).

Here's an little more. The gun detailing set from Tamiya.

Comes with instructions and everything fits!

I added a little Mr. Surfacer 500 to restore the cast texture to the mantlet where I removed a small seam line.

A coat or two of black primer, followed by red oxide for the floor and cremeweiss for the interior and gun.

Going on safari today, maybe get back to the bench this afternoon. More to come, thanks for dropping by!

:drinks

 

[MrT]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

 

[ij001]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Like you say, Mike, nothing better than a kit that doesn't try to ambush you with every sub-assembly. Great work so far, matey...



Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

 

[phantom II]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Nothing to wrestle with :idonno That's unheard of

Cheers , Christian B)

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Thanks to all! I dug out the spare set of Magic Tracks, they should be the ticket. I need to check them against the sprockets and see how that goes. I'm still unable to build something right out of the box. :laugh:

Just finished prepping road wheels, time for a beer! B)

Thanks for coming by, I plan to hit the bench tomorrow.

:drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

I got the ones with the hole in the horns.

 

[errains]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

He's becoming der Panzermeister.

Yes, building a kit that you don't have to scrounge parts for, fabricate or hammer into submission is refreshing (for a change).

Here's an little more. The gun detailing set from Tamiya.

Comes with instructions and everything fits!

I added a little Mr. Surfacer 500 to restore the cast texture to the mantlet where I removed a small seam line.

A coat or two of black primer, followed by red oxide for the floor and cremeweiss for the interior and gun.

Going on safari today, maybe get back to the bench this afternoon. More to come, thanks for dropping by!

:drinks

Making some great progress on this build.
So let me see if I understand this...is the entire gun assembly a Tamiya aftermarket product?
:v

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Not the entire gun, just the parts you see on that sprue and the turned barrel. I plan to leave hatches open, so I built the back half of the gun. Not sure how much will be seen, but it's there. hyeah

 

[phantom II]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Was that ammo's putty ?

Cheers,Christian B)

 

[Iron Mike]

Tamiya Jagdpanzer IV/70 (V) Lang

Haven't used any yet.