dora9 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) So was bored building aircraft models and decided for a major change of pace. Took the big cat out of the closet and started with the turret. It's been a while since the last armor I did! I didn't want a dirty cat because the one I want to do took part in the battle of the Bulge and was completed in late november 1944. Arrived at unit in december just in time for the battle. So a bit of mud, wear and tear and that's it. Basically some pigments, wash and graphite powder here and there. I used Flory model wash because they are so easy to used and fun to work with! Don't worry the pinion gear will get the treatment! So that's it for now. Stay tuned! Edited August 21, 2018 by dora9 mark31, Erwin, LSP_K2 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Great! I really enjoy the 1:16 scale armor kits. dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Me too! It's not that big either, not like a 1/24 Mossie! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Neat! dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 2 hours ago, dora9 said: Me too! It's not that big either, not like a 1/24 Mossie! The big Jagdtiger is on my "to get" list, but I have no idea when that will happen. LSP_Matt and dora9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thanks Maru! I'll try to keep it up to your expectation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) On 8/19/2018 at 6:36 PM, LSP_Typhoonattack said: The big Jagdtiger is on my "to get" list, but I have no idea when that will happen. I prefer the Jagdpanther with it sloped armour. Jagdtiger feel too boxy! But it will be a nice one on your shelf! Got my Tiger quite cheap so went a bit crazy on AM, Aber gun, AFV itsy bitsy thing in resin and photoetch, Archer decals etc. Edited August 21, 2018 by dora9 LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Worked on the gun installation, had to put some iron pellets in the ammo to act as counter-balance! The breech part is fill with pellets too! The muzzle is totaly amazing! There are five parts in total! Had to build a stand for the turret so I could work on it. Started to work on the tank commander cupola. Cut out all the molded episcopes and will replace them with AFV clear resin ones! A bit of work on them to get rid of the seam, paint them Aclad alu first and then the brownish black color. A lot of things to do, specially on the gun itself, equipment and gazillion little things here and there in the turret, got Aber barrels for the two MG-34, tank version, and the photoetch radio rack from AFV plus their resin radio sets and resin gunner sight. So still a lot to do before closing that big turret! Stay tuned! Edited August 21, 2018 by dora9 BiggTim, LSP_Matt, LSP_K2 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Wow, NICE! Love the King Kitty, my favorite armor by a LONG way. Ive got the DML 35th version and the brass barrel is really nice in that one, cant imagine how cool it is in 1/16th. Looking forward to more! dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 20 hours ago, dora9 said: I prefer the Jagdpanther with it sloped armour. Jagdtiger feel too boxy! But it will be a nice one on your shelf! Got my Tiger quite cheap so went a bit crazy on AM, Aber gun, AFV itsy bitsy thing in resin and photoetch, Airscale decals etc. I like the Jagdpanther as well, and have the old Academy 1:25 kit sitting here, as well as a couple of 1:35 kits, but while I do like it (a lot), I actually prefer the blockhouse of armor that the Jagdtiger was. dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Does this kit have what's commonly referred to as the Henschel turret, or is it the Porsche turret version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) 46 minutes ago, LSP_Typhoonattack said: Does this kit have what's commonly referred to as the Henschel turret, or is it the Porsche turret version? It has both, but the one I want to do has the production turret (Henschel). I still have the 1/25 Tamiya version of the Jagdpanther. Edited August 20, 2018 by dora9 LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Out2gtcha said: Wow, NICE! Love the King Kitty, my favorite armor by a LONG way. Ive got the DML 35th version and the brass barrel is really nice in that one, cant imagine how cool it is in 1/16th. Looking forward to more! I have the Takom one in 1/35 with the Porsche turret and full interior and there is more details in that one then in the 1/16! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Keep up the good work! I have the Trumpeter 1/16 Panzer IV ausf. H about half built myself. These big 1/16 Panzers are pretty darned cool. dora9 and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 This is epic. dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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