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Never Abandoned

a build story by Bruce D
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The Jagdpanther Exterior Construction
I used Griffon Model's detail set to compliment the excellent Dragon kit, which was great to work with. Any doubts I had about the instructions were sorted by checking the clear photos on Griffon's website. Road wheels and tracks were not glued yet for ease of painting. I annealed a few of the brass components to help them get their shape and/or battle damage. The rear hatch hinges were glued but the hatch itself can swing up and down so I can paint around it. Took the time to remove the track pin ends on the spare track links and then pin drilled where the track pins would go to make it a bit more real. Made a wood block for the jack out of planks of balsa glued together just like the real thing except very, very small. So many tiny little parts to this build many an evening was spent ensuring the floor didn't eat any.

Here is the Jagdpanther built and painted for the diorama.

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About the Author

About bruce d (meaty_hellhound)
FROM: ALBERTA, CANADA

first time i built a model it was a hot rod and i was five year old. i painted it using blue nail polish and it was the best model i had made yet (given it was my first it wasn't that impressive). but i have tried to keep that feeling for over 40 years, each model i finish gives me the gratification...


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sauceman
Really nice write-up, well detailed. Thanks for putting it together, really good work. cheers
JAN 16, 2011 - 06:32 AM
exer
I remember this Great to see it laid out as a feature.
JAN 16, 2011 - 10:56 AM
vonHengest
Thanks for sharing this as a build story, I remember following this as well. Inspirational as always my good man
JAN 16, 2011 - 06:29 PM
meaty_hellhound
thanks guys for the kind words and cheers to Darren, Keith and the Armorama staff for their work in putting this feature together. bd.
JAN 17, 2011 - 05:04 AM
Braille
Bruce, Exceptionally great piece of work! Well thought out. Nice composition and detail. Freedom has a price that is paid with the sacrifice of so many lives in so many ways. We must never forget all those around the world that fought for freedom then or now especially those that have ultimately paid with their lives. You've captured just such a moment in time. -Eddy
JAN 23, 2011 - 11:37 AM
AlanL
Hi Bruce, Good article and excellent build, I like you mix of kits. Great lttle dio, well thought out and executed. Al
FEB 02, 2011 - 04:23 AM
meaty_hellhound
thanks Eddy and Alan as well a big thank you for all those who have contributed their work and techniques online. with that extra knowledge i have seen much improvement in my builds and i have the courage to push a little further with each project. cheers, bd.
FEB 02, 2011 - 04:51 AM
11Charlie
An incredible and inspiring build Bruce! Fantastic job on all aspects of the diorama. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!
FEB 27, 2011 - 09:07 AM
meaty_hellhound
just wanted to thank all the great people i met at the local model show today who were kind enough to share their positive feedback on this diorama and also offered me constructive feedback as to how i could improve my projects. a special thank you to Roger and Terry who took the time to share their input and a chance to check out their wonderful works for inspiration. this was my second model show i have entered and it was an interesting experience. cheers to all the fellow modelers and their great projects, bd.
JUN 04, 2011 - 05:29 PM
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