Latest project, Dragon Jagdpanther Late Production kit #6393 with Griffon Model full PE detail set. Just a good start i suppose... Comments welcome!

Looks good so far

Nice PE work. Love the welds. What did you use?

nice work

Thanks everyone for the positive comments!

Here's a few more progress shots of the Jagdpanther...
I've added the photo etch periscope covers from the Griffon Model set and added weld detail to the covers as well as the forward machine gun mount casting.

Marc, The welds are made using terracotta Milliput epoxy putty, I roll the putty into a thin "rope" in between to hard, flat surfaces. I then cut an appropriate length of the "rope" for the weld seam. Finally I use a custom made X-Acto blade that has been rounded off at the tip, wet it with water and push the "rope" into the seam lightly, finally texturing the seam by stippling the "corrugation" into it. I'm very reserved in making the "corrugation" detail, its important to be very subtle with the effect or the weld doesn't look properly scaled. Last i clean up excess putty and residue with a cotton swap dipped in water.
ENJOY!



Weld seam detail around MG casting...




Weld detail on periscope covers...

Hi James. I agree ... nice work on the welds .... the extra time/effort will be worth it as details like this paint up nicely and add so much.

Thank you Frank! I completely agree.

I've soldered the major photo etch assemblies including the rear stowage bins, the front fenders, and the side-rails and have them fitted. Soldering is extremely tedious! Also have started the destruction!