Now the T55AMD is done I can start on the next build from online poll I created…. And have decided on the Tamiya Jagdpanther.
Looks good John, will be following to see you put your personal touches on it.
Cheers mate, just working my way through all the spare PE to find out what can used and what kit parts to get rid of. At least one front mudguard will be going and will replace the thin side running boards with PE ones I have … not sure on side plates yet . 
Got started as I had a few hours to spare…
The build won’t strictly follow the kit instructions as I have built this kit a few times so know the ins and put, plus I am also referencing online instructions for the various PE spares I’m using.
To start with, I have removed the front RH mudguard which will be left off, but have the PE support piece put in place. I may remove the LH one, and replace with it with the PE one, if I can salvage the light connection from the kit part.
Am also starting on the engine grills and the mesh.
Did some work on the engine vents and air intake grills…
The finished results. You can see where I had to cut away some of the old Panther PE screens to make them fit the thinner Jagdpanther ones. … But any surgery will be hidden by the slotted vents that go on top.
I have used some Mr Surfacer 500 on the armoured flat surfaces to give it the appearance of some texture. I know the plates were pretty smooth, so I will be sanding it right back so it just leaves a hint of roughness……
I’m looking forward to this one. Always love a good Jagdpanther late production.
Damn……no pressure then….. cheers Nate 
Sanded back the Mr Surfacer and the results look ok. A nice subtle texture is left which should look great once the paints on.
A bit more time consuming was going through the various PE spare frets looking for usable brackets and handles and other bits to use. Luckily I have found most that I will need so should only need to scratch a few parts here and there, such as the jack support and engine deck securing hook etc.
Very nice!
I love the effect of the Mr. Surfacer.
2 decades in armor modelling and I just discovered this wonderful product a few months ago. I’m not sure how it slipped past me. I had seen it online but always assumed it was just a primer for ones airbrush.
I bought some Mr Surfacer 500 and have used it to fill some gaps, but I see many use it to alter the look of their surfaces, usually armor plate. Do you apply with a brush and then sand it down to find the right depth and texture? I really like what you’ve done with it here.
I was the same until I saw someone else use it. I brush it on then stipple it and the sand when dry to whatever texture I require.
Current state of the rear engine plate.
The bins still need the lids adding, but one will be open with tools or similar inside it, and both will get a bit of denting.
Also added the repositioned mounting points and pins for these
The mount for the Jack
Wire cutter with plastic strips under the mounting brackets to give it some height and a PE handle fitted.
Got the rear hull plate pretty much up to where it needs to be for a late war version with the rear positioning of the tools etc …
Have also started adding the various bits and bobs to the upper hull engine and roof areas.
Nice photo etch work John.
Thank you Matt, always appreciated mate. I need to a bit more PE and scratched bits on this to get it up to version I want to show
With the thin running board temporarily soft glued in place, I was able to get the 6 side plate mounting brackets in place, and all in a nice straight line.
And with the kit running board removed.
Waiting for painting👍
But dont make it so dirty, the Commander wont be Happy😉
Good stuff going good on here
