Marder 1 Panzerjager 39H

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August 3, 2025
This kit requires a lot of work to get it into proper shape.
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August 3, 2025
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August 3, 2025
Possible vignette set up
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August 3, 2025
Epoxy putty, tamiya thin cement, and burring tool to get the cast surface texture
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August 3, 2025
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August 3, 2025
This is not an easy kit to build. Molding quality and fitting issues plagued the build process. Every step is a challenge
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August 3, 2025
Two figures from the Tamiya crew at rest set. Way better than the ones that came in the Trumpeter box
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August 4, 2025
The kit basic interior is pretty decent.
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August 4, 2025
The detail on the main gun is quite impressive
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August 4, 2025
Details on the interior is sufficient, accuracy seems not. Everything is simplified
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August 4, 2025
Alternate set up using figures from MB French resistance set
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August 4, 2025
These figures are smaller and slimmer compared to the Tamiya set.
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September 6, 2025
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September 6, 2025
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September 18, 2025
Progress on figure painting (Masterbox kit)
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September 18, 2025
Progress on figure painting (Tamiya kit)
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September 19, 2025
Progress on figure painting (Masterbox kit)
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September 19, 2025
Progress on figure painting (Masterbox kit)
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September 19, 2025
Progress on figure painting (Tamiya kit)
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September 21, 2025
Figures for the first vignette option
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September 21, 2025
Figures for the first vignette option

Comments

20 3 August, 17:53

Mr James
Lovely face painting, looking good

1 19 September, 23:31

Danumurthi Mahendra Author
Thanks, @Mr James

20 September, 14:18

Album info

The Marder 1 Panzerjäger 39(H) mit 7.5cm PaK40 probably ranks at the bottom list of most famous tank hunters of WW2 - and would be the top tier of the ugliest vehicles from that period. As a scale model, this early Trumpeter kit is a beast to work on. Trouble starts from the beginning all the way to the later stages of the build. I hope these images can well-document the struggles in the build.

I've created a 6-minute in-progress video highlighting the issues in the build, its pros and cons and potential vignette options Youtube Video

I also made this short video to show the painting process of the two German figures Youtube Video

The playlist below has all the livestream episodes related to this project
Episode 1 youtube.com/live/1uHdARr68fY?feature=share
Episode 2 youtube.com/live/Bj0X4rgNVx8?feature=share
Episode 3 youtube.com/live/kpVYBZj6ZXo?feature=share
Episode 4 youtube.com/live/rrfFKlh6rKw?feature=share
Episode 5 youtube.com/live/iUnqGuX01_Y?feature=share
Episode 6 youtube.com/live/wzMl184Zv40?feature=share
Episode 7 youtube.com/live/J3Uk4DkJqHA?feature=share
Episode 8 youtube.com/live/E49AQhtlE5k?feature=share

Trumpeter Marder 1 Panzerjaeger 39H

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1:35 Panzerjäger 39(H) mit 7.5cm PaK40/1 Marder I (Trumpeter 00354)

1:35 "Maquis" - French Resistance (Master Box MB3551)

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