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[TomNT]

I might add that I would be happy even if this Jag didn't have internal detail as the external detail looks awesome. The internal detail will be a nice touch though and it opens the possibility of dio's with mechanics fixing it, crew reloading with munitions etc. Can't wait to get my hands on it!

Tom

 

[jazzeum]

Awareness that I might not be as funny as I think!

Funnier, actually!

 

[wayne556517]

I might add that I would be happy even if this Jag didn't have internal detail as the external detail looks awesome. The internal detail will be a nice touch though and it opens the possibility of dio's with mechanics fixing it, crew reloading with munitions etc. Can't wait to get my hands on it!

Tom

By the looks of these it has mate.

 

[sammy719]

According to Alex (Firebat), the scale will be 1/30, and it will be a Jagpanther G1(Late Version). The Jag will have, opening doors and hatches, interior detail, engine detail, and removable/interchangeable side panels.

The Jagdpanther ("hunting panther") was a tank destroyer built by Germany during World War II based on the chassis of the Panther tank. It enteredservice late in the war (1944) and saw service on the Eastern and Western Fronts. The Jagdpanther combined the very powerful 8.8 cm KwK 43 cannon of
the Tiger II and the characteristically excellent armor and suspension of the Panther chassis

It was manned by a crew of five: a driver, radio-operator, commander, gunner and a loader. Figures will be available separately at a later date.

Does anyone know if the crew will be half figures/complete figures???

 

[bradleyl30]

Does anyone know if the crew will be half figures/complete figures???

Looking at the detail in the hatches and the fact that they will be sold separate, I am guessing full.

 

[sammy719]

As I stated earlier in the thread I had sent John a email about WWII last week, I heard back from John and he sounds like he's on board with WWII for the moment though hesitant with the coverage of WWII by so many other companies past and present, that being said he is totally open for any discussions, suggestions, opinions for future ideas featuring WWII.

As already been discussed a King Tiger, but I certainly wouldn't mind seeing JJD take on a Jagdpanzer IV, the last one that Figarti did is scarce as hens teeth, I am certainly no designer but being it's sloped armour, no turret to worry about in the creation it would be easier tank to make, and I believe would be a very good seller.

 

[ivanmoe]

The internal detail will be a nice touch though and it opens the possibility of dio's with mechanics fixing it, crew reloading with munitions etc.

Hi Tom,

The sort of diorama that you suggest is pretty compelling in terms of "believability" and the space constraints that virtually all of us face. I know that a lot of collectors would like to do combat scenes, but tank v tank engagement ranges in WW2 were, on average, well over 500m. Because of that, we almost never get to display the targeted AFV!:redface2:

I really enjoy your displays of tank columns. I see them as a great way of creating scenes that employ a LOT of sets while retaining the believability that I mentioned earlier. Perhaps the emergence of TS product with interior detail will allow for new sorts of vignettes like the ones that you suggest, or others, removing wounded crewmen, for instance.

-Moe

 

[lancer]

With John's superb record of making armor (his SCW armor, French and German WW1 armor), I'm thinking John might be the perfect guy to tackle French WW2 1940 campaign tanks and armored cars. There are a lot of choices to pick from and it is a field only lightly touched upon. -- Al

 

[TomNT]

Hi Tom,

The sort of diorama that you suggest is pretty compelling in terms of "believability" and the space constraints that virtually all of us face. I know that a lot of collectors would like to do combat scenes, but tank v tank engagement ranges in WW2 were, on average, well over 500m. Because of that, we almost never get to display the targeted AFV!:redface2:

I really enjoy your displays of tank columns. I see them as a great way of creating scenes that employ a LOT of sets while retaining the believability that I mentioned earlier. Perhaps the emergence of TS product with interior detail will allow for new sorts of vignettes like the ones that you suggest, or others, removing wounded crewmen, for instance.

-Moe

Thanks Moe and yeah, the non combat scenes are more likely to be done due to size constraints and money required to create a dio large enough to do a battle scene. When I started out collecting I favoured figures in battle scene poses but now I lean more towards non combat figures and scenes even though I could create a few battle scenes with my dio layouts. Tank engagements over 500m when condensed into miniature though is still waaaaay beyond what I'm capable of creating unless I turn my house into one giant dio and spend the next 5 years or so creating it! {eek3}^&grin

Tom

 

[ChrisTay]

Made a trip recently to take a look. Really looking forward to this. The internal detailing is also a game changer.

Rgds,Chris

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here are photos.

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That is just plain magnificent!!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool

 

[sammy719]

I know John has a lot on his plate with the new releases of today, but just wondering if there will be any updates forth coming on the Jadgpanther at some point??

 

[chemiebay]

That jagdpanther is 100 miles ahead the KnC version, fortunately for collectors it will have a lower price tag and unfortunately for JJD it will not have so many sales, just as happened with their Panzer I tanks.

 

[Vicknor]

That jagdpanther is 100 miles ahead the KnC version, fortunately for collectors it will have a lower price tag and unfortunately for JJD it will not have so many sales, just as happened with their Panzer I tanks.

We are going to find out VERY soon

 

[Old Bill]

That jagdpanther is 100 miles ahead the KnC version, fortunately for collectors it will have a lower price tag and unfortunately for JJD it will not have so many sales, just as happened with their Panzer I tanks.

I don't think so - This is a classic WW2 German AFV, of a type that will appeal to (from what I see on these forums) a very large market.

As for John's Panzer 1 variants, being Spanish Civil War they obviously appealed to a much smaller collecting market. Which is such a shame.
They are amongst the best AFV's I've seen by any TS maker. If these had been produced in Blitzkrieg in the West markings (and DAK?)
it would have (will be?) been a different story.
(John's WW2 version of the Russian BT5 sold out - the Spanish Civil War version hasn't yet..................)

Roy

 

[sammy719]

That jagdpanther is 100 miles ahead the KnC version, fortunately for collectors it will have a lower price tag and unfortunately for JJD it will not have so many sales, just as happened with their Panzer I tanks.

I certainly beg to differ with you there Mate, not only is the Jagdpanther going to be a major success for JJD I believe this version of the Jadgpanther will sell out in no time, not sure why there wasn't much interest in the Panzer I, but as long as John keeps his quality in this Jag as he does his WWI range he's going to be amazed at how many he will sell.

 

[chemiebay]

I certainly beg to differ with you there Mate, not only is the Jagdpanther going to be a major success for JJD I believe this version of the Jadgpanther will sell out in no time, not sure why there wasn't much interest in the Panzer I, but as long as John keeps his quality in this Jag as he does his WWI range he's going to be amazed at how many he will sell.

Hey I also hope I was wrong as I love JJD AFV ^&grin

 

[wayne556517]

I just hope the tow cable isn't so straight and neat.

 

[Old Bill]

I received the May newsletter from Grey Goose Collectables Thursday 11th May. Not sure if this is common knowledge now but for anyone interested it included this bit on the Jagdpanther:

"The first version will be in a tri camo pattern apparently used in the battle of the bulge. Price will be circa £250 but will be formalized early next month. This is the first foray for John into WW11 and there is plenty in the works, so watch this space!!"

Roy

 

[villagehorse]

I received the May newsletter from Grey Goose Collectables Thursday 11th May. Not sure if this is common knowledge now but for anyone interested it included this bit on the Jagdpanther:

"The first version will be in a tri camo pattern apparently used in the battle of the bulge. Price will be circa £250 but will be formalized early next month. This is the first foray for John into WW11 and there is plenty in the works, so watch this space!!"

Roy

Great Roy, helps with budgeting. Robin.