LSP_K2 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I've long been a huge fan of the super heavy WWII German Jagdtiger tank destroyer. At roughly eighty tons (sources vary regarding actual weight), the Jagdtiger was four times heavier than the M-24 Chaffee, and outgunned virtually everything that it ever encountered. Delighted that I recently discovered the 1:35 Tamiya kit residing in my dungeon, I decided it was time to crank it out. Being slammed together almost entirely OOB, it’s gone rather rapidly so far. (Model is shown on a base originally built (still not finished), for my DML JS-2, and should be finished for our September/autumn invitational, if not before, though I'll be using a different base.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee White Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Whatever shortages the Germans might have had during the war, at 80 tons each, steel apparently wasn't one of them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 I must say that after comparing the Tamiya kit (new), to the Dragon/DML kit, I prefer the Dragon kit. The Tamiya kit has simplified many details and engineered the steel road wheels to death, each road wheel set consisting of three pieces instead of two (which they could have easily done), making a total of 54 pieces, not including all 18 axle/bearing caps. The fender design of the Tamiya kit does not lend itself easily to a partially fendered vehicle either, and almost all photos I've seen of the Jagdtiger are missing most (if not all), of the fender segments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Looking good Kevin ! BTW, sent you a PM earlier.............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneBramage Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Dig the JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks fellas. OK, tonight I finished off the right side, now I'm ready for mud under the sponsons, then paint. I've added a couple of road wheels on either side, raising the vehicle, to get a better sense of proportions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Kev Awesome project and the vignette/dio is shaping up quite nice. Looking forward to following along with great interest. Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks Peter. Perhaps I'll get to use some of my spiffy new Floquil paints? I intend to try some of the pre packaged "filters" (bottled washes), on this model too, as well as some packaged pigments. It's been a while since I entered any armor kits in a contest, and I'm anxious to do just that this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 This is the scheme that I've (tentatively), chosen. Scanned from a Russian publication that I can't pronounce, and based upon a very well known photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Kevin, Great project so far. I am following it with great interest. I love the scheme you picked out for it. Might have to pick one of these up. I have several Tiger I's sitting in the corner to do. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Surfing the web last night, I stumbled upon this picture. The frontal armor behid the gun mantlet was extraordinarily thick on the Jagdtiger, one of the reasons it was so difficult to deal with head-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Some (but not too much), mud has been added under sponsons, uing a mix of Acryl Blue and sand. D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Trying to simulate the rough cuts in the armor plate, kit details are a bit soft in this area. D.B. Andrus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Kev Nice start on the undersides and the rough cuts in the armor plate. Surely is mighty different the working on aircraft, Will be following and without question picking up some new ideas and techniques along the way Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Glad you like it Peter. Minor update; I decided to go ahead and replace the bars that fenders attach to. Red sprue is being added to simulate weld beads. I also broke off several track holders, these will be replaced with brass or aluminum bar stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now