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I have been wanting to start this one as I had it in the stash for awhile now,it looks like a great kit in box and has gotten good reviews.
The only difficulty at this point was the kit tracks which require the glueing together of six plastic pieces just to make two links.How anyone could glue the whole run together is beyond me.So I got the Fruils instead,and while tedious, it isn't impossible to wire the six metal pieces with the provided jig.Just takes time. Thanks for checking in.
The only difficulty at this point was the kit tracks which require the glueing together of six plastic pieces just to make two links.How anyone could glue the whole run together is beyond me.So I got the Fruils instead,and while tedious, it isn't impossible to wire the six metal pieces with the provided jig.Just takes time.
Thanks for checking in.
Good start, always liked the jagdtiger so I'll be watching this one, have fun
Love the subject Anthony. My favorite build was my Dragon Jagdtiger Premium kit. I like everything except how I painted the stupid cleaning rods. This should be fun to watch as I've only seen one other built on this site. I look forward to what you have to bring to this kit.
Eric
I have those same Friul tracks and I said no *** way. I'm sorry but I don't have a month just to assemble two track runs. I opted to use the late model tiger II tracks instead (friul atl-37) instead. If anyone is interested, I have the Friul atl-41 up for grabs. PM me. I haven't even opened any of the bags yet. While the atl-37 may not be accurate for certain early Jagdtiger versions, I'm sure there were a few out there that did have them. After all, the Tiger II and Jagdtiger are built upon the same hull and chasis, only difference is one has a turret, the other a cavernous upper hull blended into the rest of the hull. OK so my wording right there wasn't that great but you guys know what I'm talking about.
Kick the tires and light the fires!
Going to be watching this, i still ned to get a Jagdtiger.
And another build in the armour forum, Karl should be pleased.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Oh wow, I've got this same kit with a plethora of goodies, but I didn't realize that those tracks are six pieces a piece??? Seriously, whoever designed those ought to be fired and sent to a hard labor camp! AAAARGH!!
I even have an interior for this, which should be awesome. I've been putting it off for a while because of all the work involved--that information certainly won't help put it on any "next" list! (I would have to build the tracks as is--no Friuls for me) Bummer.
Whoa! Good luck Tojo. I'll be keeping an eye on this one. :D
- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"
Finally got some real work done on my Jagdtiger
Here is a closer look at the Fruil assemblies,not too bad.My Source tells me that I will need to remove the inside guide tooth on each track. Thanks for looking,comments and questions are invited.
Here is a closer look at the Fruil assemblies,not too bad.My Source tells me that I will need to remove the inside guide tooth on each track.
Thanks for looking,comments and questions are invited.
Coming along nicely
Major assembly done,ready for priming and painting.Was a sweet build,the hull and fighting compartment pieces were some of the best fitting parts I ever did,no fit issues.Thanks for following.
I'm going to try this stuff for the painting
Steve
Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.
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I'll tell you right now, you're going to love that Vallejo paint. I've got the set for U.S. Green vehicles. It's wonderful stuff. :)
Nice clean build
Looking good so far Anthony. Looking forward to the paint.
Back from vacation and some bench time,got the base coat and filter applied.
That filter gives it a wonderful tone. Well done with just that one trick so far.
I'm looking forward to more Tojo! :)
Looking solid so far.
Wow, Anthony, you are really crankin' on this one, looks good.
I used those same Friuls on a Tamiya Tiger2 (P) I did a while ago, and with the jig in the box actaully had them together pretty quickly. I'm in the first stages of doing some SpadeAce JS-2 split link tracks now, no jig, and it's going slower than those Friuls did.
Apprentice rivet counter.
Guys,thanks for the encouragement.I added a wash and streaking grime.I'm waithing on some burnishing fluid for the Fruils.
That eally looks nice, Anthony. That's one of my favorite AFVs. You did a nice job on it. It looks appropriately lethal!
Curious about the paint--on the box, that Jgdpz IV looks to be painted much like I would have done it, with a very light top, graded down to darker DY. Your JT looks a bit more monotone. Was this a decision on your part, or do the shading gradients in that package of paint not provide you with the true shades to provide such "Scale Effect" contrast? I would have put a lot lighter coat of DY+White on the top, but you probably know that already, lol. Curious though, how you used the Vallejo offering?
Thank you Karl,I just didn't get the technique down right,probably takes some practice,was somewhat hesitant.I used lighter on top,but not the lightest,was a little leary.I need to buy something old and cheap to give it a real go.
Tojo72 Thank you Karl,I just didn't get the technique down right,probably takes some practice,was somewhat hesitant.I used lighter on top,but not the lightest,was a little leary.I need to buy something old and cheap to give it a real go.
Finished up today,thanks for the looks and the comments.
Very nice work, really like the paint work and detailing. I hope my kit comes out as good as this one.
Work to be proud of for sure. Well covered build, thank you. I have this kit in my stack. Will have to save up for those metal links.
Anthony she looks fantastic, weathering looks great and I think the wheels came out nice. Cool build and I love that kit.
Terry
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