#25 fitting the fuel canisters was frustrating since the cut out is larger than needed and the fitment is very loose.

# 26... anyone building this kit I suggest you attatch the tie down loops before the initial hull coat goes on. I usually spray all the sprus first the clean the contact areas but these are so small it will be easier to spray then on the upper.

#33 the turret will need some sanding and filler to smooth the joining lines.

#41 the rear deck and hull will need a small bit of compound to close the gap. Possibly shaving some from the screw bosses of the rear plate can be done instead.

edit #33 the elevation arm had the "D" shaft facing forward so the after market metal arms will not work since the set screw would be on the round side. I tried to assemble the turret halves then insert the front. The idea was to match the halves better without trying to get 3 parts aligned at once. IT can be done this way but be ready for some tedious work to get the elevation spring on and theelevation rod may fall out so attach that before the spring. ( have fun! )

edit: #41 the rear plate can only be built up to close the gap and the front plate will need some attention also.

Almost done!

I am surprised you don't have one by now?














~ Jeff

It's a totally new speaker too and neat that it has a tuned port.

Thanks for the manual "look inside".














~ Jeff

pics of yur build......please post pics!!

a little birdie sent me some new JS-2 build photos. I have them on the DAK site....

http://www.desertarmor.com/DAK_PROJECTS/JS-2.html

OMG.....

What does a tuned port mean?

A tuned port is the hole next to the speaker with a tube in it. That allows the pressure wave from inside the box to escape giving better sound quality.

sounds great, pun intended

Anyone posted the parts guide for the JS-2 I have seen the manual in pdf but not the parts manual Tamiya USA now has a parts page listed so if your looking for the 122mm gun barrel they have it posted in stock
I'm doing a KV-122 Heavy Tank turret is KV 85 from Juckenburg kit .

Thanks
Jimmy

Copy kat! I've been waiting on the barrel myself to do the same exact project Jimmy. When are you starting yours?

They'll be twins from different mothers! [X(]



~ Jeff

Hi Jeff
I already started got a KV-1 lower hull from Asiatam that I got from Phil a couple years ago plus a HL KV-1 I got in 2009 or 2010 and the Juckenburg KV-85 turret .

Thanks
Jimmy

Hey Jimmy!

Man, that looks good! I guess mine will be a bit more economical with a HL upper and lower, DT late wheels, Tamiya electronics and I just bought the barrel from Tamiya this morning.

I have the same turret kit and Franks metal muzzle brake which is so sweet. Eventually I will switch over to Tamiya running gear & tracks... unless I find a deal on the metal lower hull and such.


Still rearranging the "Mission Room", cleaning and getting things in their place to start the Tank Factory back up once again. This time I will have plenty to build.



~ Jeff

Hi Jeff
Were did you get Franks metal muzzle brake and how much I have 2 122mm barrels on order one for this build and another build in the works .
I found Franks web site see he wants to sell barrel and brake as a set did not see him offering the muzzle brake by its self .

Thanks
Jimmy

I have had that brake for around two years and at the time he wanted a little over $100 for the set. He offered just the brake at $50 plus shipping (which still is too expensive, but the piece is soooo nice) and I was going to look around for someone to turn me a barrel. But time went on then the announcement of the JS-2 kit made me realize I could get the barrel cheaper eventually and I did for $27.

I just did gather up the electronics so the wait was worth it. At least I won't have to buy a whole sprue of parts for a plastic brake, and then sand it down. Just hope the elevation unit can handle all that weight... because it IS heavy!



~ Jeff

Ill wait and get the Tamiya JS-2 muzzle brake once I find out what parts tree its on .

Jimmy

It might be a little cheaper and you might need 2 sprues like the Tamiya Pershing E sprue has the muzzle brake on 2 trees. Back 2 years ago or so there was only one 122MM brake available.

Still, Franks part is nicer than any plastic.



~ Jeff

Any one who is building the Tamiya JS-2 could you list the parts tree that the muzzle brake is on .

Thanks
Jimmy

I built a KV 122 a few years back.  I tried to to use a Frank's KV 85 muzzle brake for the KV 122, and drilled out the inside diameter to the 122mm barrel size.    I also turned a barrel  for the KV (using a 1/35 scale model, and mathematically converting it to 1/16).  

You can see the results below.  In both cases, it was like bringing a bologna sandwich to a buffet.  I thought it was great, until the real stuff showed up...  Now that Tamiya is building the JS, I'm going to be refitting the KV with a Tamiya barrel and brake.  I'm just waiting for them to have barrels back in stock, because they appear sold out at the moment.

My advice, save up the money, and buy the best...the first time.  Tamiya seems to have the shape and scale right. 

Muzzle brake is on the "E Parts", part #9000485.  Fortunately, both halves are on just one sprue.

Here's some pics though...  Tamiya JS-2 on the left, KV-122 on the right...

Frank's muzzle brake on top...Tamiya on the bottom. 

Nice I posted about the barrel a couple days ago me an Panther F quickly ordered some .
They don't have the e parts out yet .

Thanks
Jimmy

Just picked up the JS-2 from Akihabara in Japan; 78900yen abt USD790; full option 35034 with Futaba 2.4G radio, receiver; battery and charger included.

Pretty decent pricing i would say

Sweet! That's great price.

It always cheesed me that the Japanese market gets the Attack Tx/Rx included and we don't.

Can you provide a link, please?

yes. Link

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RC champ, walking distance from Yamanote line Akihabara station; you will need to handcarry

http://www.rc-champ.co.jp/new_shop2/index_akihabara.htm