panzerrob Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Hi all, I would like to start a WIP of my Wecohe 1/16 Jagdtiger. Wecohe produced high end 1/16 models for the RC market (Sturmtiger, Jagdtiger and Panther), unfortunately they ceased productions a few years ago. Luckily I was able to buy the last remainig kits, although I am missing a few items. Everything on this kit is true to scale, the hull has the correct length, and the white plates which make up the upper hull are all scale thickness. This sounds nice, but is a real pain in the #ss, it takes time (and a sh*tload of white dust) to file/sand the correct angles so that all the plates fit into eachother. I started with preparing the lower hull, only to find out that I missed 2 Torsion bar stays for the suspension. I ordered them in the UK, and am waiting for them to arrrive. So I started with priming the Tamiya roadwheels, sprocket- and idlerwheels, schwingarms and 2 parts of the upper hull frontside: Next was the construction of the rear plate, and idlerwheel axle: Followed by the basic construction of the upper hull: Then I decided to attach also the front and right hull side, and started with weldinglines, made with 2 component putty: Then, while still waiting I started for the torsion bar stays, I started with the Gunbarrel travel lock: I am pretty happy with the result, as the whole travel lock is fully functional! I hope you find this start of my Jagdtiger build interesting, and stay tuned for more updates! With regards, Rob Greg W, LSP_Ray, LSP_K2 and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I'll certainly be watching this with great interest. panzerrob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Hi all, Some progress: The torsion bar stays finally arrived from the UK, so I could install the torsion bars and swing arms. Unfortunately I have lost (or it was missing from the start!) a torsion bar, luckily the swing arm stays in position more or less because the sprocket wheel blocks it. And for a static model it isn't a big problem. Next was the rear hatch, made of 3D parts, white metal and photo-etch. Of course it is fully functional! It is now in the "closed" position. The locks are in the "open" position. Hope you like it, Rob Edited November 22, 2020 by panzerrob Hit the wrong button! Gazzas, LSP_K2, Rockie Yarwood and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 And just for fun, this is my first and fully functioning RC Jagdtiger: Fully functioning means driving, steering, gun barrel movement, recoil and sound effects! I hope you like it! Rob N.H.71, Rockie Yarwood, LSP_K2 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) Hi all, Another update of my Jagdtiger! I attached the wheels and tracks, to check if everything is aligned, and it fits perfectly. After this test I removed the tracks and wheels as I don't want to Jagdtiger to roll of my workbench. Then I started with detailing the front side. The gun barrel is loosely fitted inside the gunmantle! Very noticable is the missing hull MG dome, if somebody has one lying around, or know where to find one, don't hesitate tolet me know! Then the detailing of the rear deck was next. So far my update! Have fun, Rob Edited November 30, 2020 by panzerrob Erwin, Gazzas, LSP_Ray and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Cool stuff, Rob. Keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Hi all, A small update, as I haven't done a lot on the Jagdtiger. Most of the work went into the roof of the casemate, and applied structure to the roofplate by means of glue and a stiff paintbrush. The crew arrived, and small adjustments had to be made to fit them in the Jagdtiger. I am not sure about the color of the jackets they wear, I wanted to paint them green, but online I see only white. I hope you like it! Rob LSP_K2, Greg W, Gazzas and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 So, the final work on 2020 on the Jagdtiger, I painted the faces of the crew with oil paint, it's not my best work, but definitive not my worst, so I'm happy: Then it was on to the fenders: In the mean while I have ordered 3 Tamiya sprues, so in the next year I'll start with finishing the top of the casemate and the rear plate. Have a Happy and Covid free 2021, Rob LSP_K2, Gazzas, Greg W and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Gentlemen, A little progress on the Jagdtiger. The front and rear mudguards are fixed in position, the side mudguards are temporarily fixed, they need a little bit of extra work. The hull and wheels are airbrushed in the Sandyellow basecoat. I am not happy with the Tamiya tracks, as they are not closed as you can see in photo 2. Does some-one knows if the Trumpeter tracks will fit the Tamiya sprocket wheels? With regards, Rob LSP_K2, Greg W, Gazzas and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Looking good. What a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebagasteiz Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 It is already taking shape and I like it more and more. A greeting LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, josebagasteiz said: It is already taking shape and I like it more and more. A greeting I absolutely love the Jagdtiger, it's my all-time favorite WWII vehicle. I'll probably soon be looking into grabbing a couple of new 1:35 kits, in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hi all, Not so much progress on the Jagdtiger, but more on the Fallschirmjager who will ride on the reardeck. They took me more than 2 weeks to paint, and at the moment I am fed up with figure painting. Now the oilpaint on the faces and hands need to dry, this will take a few days. Than I can paint the eyes, do a few touch-ups and airbrush a matt coat all over them. (the head of the sitting figure with the eye pupils is painted by my wife) I attached the driver in his position/hatch, (no photo) now I can proceed with the gunmantle and barrel. With regards, Rob Gazzas, Rockie Yarwood and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I can't paint figures worth a darn, so my rather shameful way of dealing with them, is to basically just avoid them when at all possible. I do have a friend though, that is a multi-time award winner for his figures, who has agreed to paint some for me, to go along with some aircraft and armor projects in the not too distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerrob Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi guys, Most work has done now! Only the tools and their clamps need to be attached. The tools are Tamiya tools and will receive 3D printed clamps from shapeways. These will be attached after the camouflage is applied. This is the story so far: I hope you like it! With regrads, Rob Rockie Yarwood, josebagasteiz, LSP_K2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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