Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 01:30 AM UTC
Dragon Models have just announced their latest 'Smart Kit'
DRA 6393 - Jagdpanther G1 Late Production (Smart Kit)

Listed features of this (essentially) NEW moulding are:

Fighting Compartment

*Options provided for fighting compartment roof
*Careful calculations result in correct angles for highly realistic fighting compartment assembly
*New upper hull w/interlocking detail
*Weld details beautifully rendered
*New storage bin on rear fighting compartment
*Scissors periscope w/mount realistically reproduced
*On-vehicle tools w/clasps
*Intricate slide-molded headlight assembles
*Detailed engine radiator
*Armored guard for air-cooling outlet grills
*Gunner's periscope w/clear plastic represented in detail
*Photo-etched parts for engine deck grills and cupola details
*Front ball-mount MG is movable
*Jack is reproduced w/multiple parts


Gun and Mantlet

*New gun mantlet
*Gun recess w/casting marks for late version
*Cast gun recess w/mulitple curved surfaces beautifully recreated
*Cast gun mantlet is rendered w/360˚ detail
*Muzzle brake made by slide mold
*Gun sleeve is slide molded
*Metal tow cables


Lower Hull

*Lower hull produced by 2-directional slide molds
*Slide-molded rear stowage boxes
*Delicate spare track rack modeled in detail
*Slide-molded holes for hassle-free fitting
*Exhaust is completely new


Suspension & Track

*Newly tooled bump stop assembly
*Full suspension assembly w/road wheel and idler arms that can be positioned on uneven terrain
*Magic Tracks w/slide-molded guide horn detail
*Track links for sprocket section have guide horns as separate pieces for maximum accuracy
*Road wheels exhibit fine detail


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Comments

I agree completely there Darren. The Shermans should definitly get the DS while any German armor should get the Magic tracks.
JAN 13, 2009 - 01:07 PM
Yeah baby yeah, Magic Tracks!!!! Previous comments are right on the money. MT = good sag, DS = wrong sag. Yes they are easy to work with too. Ok, maybe a bit time consuming but the results are great. Unlike the DS tracks the MT tracks allow light to be seen between the links which oddly enough is also found on Sherman live tracks. Since there are MT in this kit I'll be buying one when the LHS gets 'em.
JAN 13, 2009 - 01:49 PM
i'm waiting for a G2 late/final production
JAN 13, 2009 - 01:51 PM
What would this be considerd? A early late version.
JAN 13, 2009 - 04:56 PM
Another exciting issue! I look forward to snaring one.
JAN 16, 2009 - 05:41 AM
I love Jagdpanthers - "mother beautiful tanks". I have the "Early" & the Atak Zimmerit in the stash. Will have to add this one as well once finances allow. - Steve
JAN 16, 2009 - 07:17 AM
It seems the more I postpone buying a Jagdpanther, the better the quality of the kits released... I have been postponing buying the Tamiya one for more than 3 years, Dragon released their early. I resisted the urge to buy the early, now they have this! Hmmm, should I wait more for the G2 or something... or should I finally purchase my Jagdpanther with good quality?
JAN 16, 2009 - 09:41 AM
This looks like a good month for dragon. So far i am looking forward to putting this kit and the just-released 75mm sherman on the chopping block (aka workbench) Any idea on a release date? cant wait, cant wait, cant wait!
JAN 28, 2009 - 12:32 PM
I'm going to get this kit next.
JAN 28, 2009 - 04:17 PM
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