Hello,

I've a question about this giant . Germans designed jagdpanther in 1944. They used zimmerit on early versions and mid. versions. But i want to know. is there any late version with zimmerit.. i cant find any documant and photo.. this is very important for me... thank u for your help. bye

No, the late version did not have zimmerit.

Cheers
Henk

Thank u Henk.. but this is terrible news for me.. cos i finished italeri 1/35 late version and i modified kit with zimmerit.. (i used just putty and knife) and now this is looks like what if project..

Nezih

There is not much outward difference between the mid and late version of the Jagdpanther, other than the tool stowage and the exhausts. Depending on these you may be able to call it a mid-version..
Have you got some pic's for us to admire and see if you have messed up a late version or created a beautifull mid version model..

Cheers
Henk

Nezih -

Henk is "spot on". I've got the Dragon kit for JagdPanther (Early) and there are parts in the kit for use in the Mid/Late versions. The gun mantle has "cast" version (early, though I believe Mids used this also) and the "bolt on" (Late). Not sure if Italeri kit has any of this. For the "exhaust", there is a great AM product from "Moskit" (available through Model Point, www.modelpoint.com) that makes metal, pre-weathered exhaust sets to replace your "Late" version, if that helps.

Blade48mrd

Ok... im so happy to hear this i'll post the photos on site.. if there is not much diffrences just like u said .. i can modify it mid version.. thanks one more time.. :-)

Thx Mike,
but i cant find and buy any conversation set maybe ican use part of timaya jagdpanther or i must build this diffrent parts (strecht build) myself..

zimmerit on mid.variant until sept.44,the gun mantle is a smooth small one until aug.44 and the mid bolts added in sept.44 next was the larger collar with bottomw/ mounting bolts in oct.44.as for tools ,on the side with mid. and cleaning rod on the side.for the exhaust;dual with and without cooling pipes.shields added in oct.44................source; military miniatures-the modelers guide to the jagdpanzer,hope that helps.for more just ask

Thank you Jeroen this is simple bu very important info for me..

and this is my jagdpanther (italeri).. the construction is still continue..

Nice job on the zimmerit, whichever version it turns out to be!

Hi Nezih,

That is o.k. as a mid version, as the tool and barrel cleaning rod tube are all mounted on the side. The only thing would be the exhausts, you have late type 'flammvernichter' exhausts, which if possible you should replace with the earlier, thin tube exhausts.
The late version had those cilindical shaped exhausts, and had the tools and tube mounted on the back, because in the later stages of the war the Germans spend so much time diving in and out of undergrowth to avoid the Allied Airforce ( which incidentaly was responsible for a much larger portion of destroyed German Armour than they have credit for..) that the side mounted equipment was to vulnerable and moved to the rear.
like this



Cheers
Henk

Thank u so much Henk

your infomation's been very helpfull for me.. and i see what i have to do.. diffrences r beetween mid and late products just..exhausts and tools.. now im gonna modify it mid version ..when will i end it , i ll show u

thanks all...