Jagdpanzer IV/70(A) mesh schurtzen

JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Jagdpanzer IV/70(A) mesh schurtzen

Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 7:01 PM

I just got back from the LHS and picked up a Dragon 1/35th Jagdpanzer IV. It has the mesh screens for schurzen, which I had never done. Well, the kit part is just that plastic mesh that you have to cut (and looks too thick). Anyone have any ideas where I can find some PE replacements? Greatmodels and Squadron don't seem to have anything, but it appears Eduard makes it. Thanks

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:24 PM

forgive a stoopid question.... Whistling [:-^]

what is schurzen! Dunce [D)]

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:29 PM

They are the pieces of thin metal or wire mesh added to tanks to protect against hollow charge anti-tank weapons. This Jagdpanther has them http://jasonwest7529.fotopic.net/c307100.html and so does this Pz III I did
http://jasonwest7529.fotopic.net/c264930.html

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:33 PM

oh, i see..... the plates hanging on the sides? I did a brummbar once with them....... had a lot of fun putting pockmarks in them.

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:35 PM

That's them! This one has wire screens, which were found to be as effective but much lighter. I have never done one with mesh screens and I have never done a Jagdpanzer IV, so this was a must buy. It's scary though- there are 615 parts. Free sedatives should be included

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:37 PM

sedatives and eye drops by the time yer done.

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JWest21

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Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:38 PM

very very true

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:41 PM

those pics look awesome, by the way........

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 8:47 PM

thanks!

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 9:09 PM

I think I found an Aber set at Airconnection.com

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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tigerman

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From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 11:01 PM

O.T. beautiful builds Jason.

Eric

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 12:24 PM

1/35 ed35310 Jagdpanzer IV/70 Mesh Shield

They are called Thoma sheilds and most late war Pz Ivs and Jagdpanzer had them. Eduard makes a nice set for $20.

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JWest21

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December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 2:02 PM

Thanks Tankbuild

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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wipw

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January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Friday, November 26, 2004 8:44 PM

Great Models has a beautiful set for the IV J Late (hull only). Since the hulls should be the same, or very similar, you should be able to use them. They are pricey, though, at about $30. If you want to see what the brackets look like, take a peek over at the IV group build, on page 18, near the bottom. I posted a couple of pics of the left side of my IV after I mounted the brackets.

Good luck

Bill ==========================================================