Ruben Lopez
Active member
Now I understand why you said that the tracks were a pain in the b*tt!
But you have to admit that they look impressive.
Ruben
But you have to admit that they look impressive.
Ruben
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Dave's Build - Jadgtiger Porsche Production
- Thread starter Dave Diaz
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Thanks guys.
Yep the tracks were a test of patience, I think it took about 4 or 5 weeks!
Roman wrote:
Roman - it took about 94 or so links per side. Now consider that half of those are one piece (You have 94) and the other half are four pieces each (You have 376)…. For a grant total of 470 parts…. Yes the rubber padded room is next :laugh:
dave
Yep the tracks were a test of patience, I think it took about 4 or 5 weeks!
Roman wrote:
Roman - it took about 94 or so links per side. Now consider that half of those are one piece (You have 94) and the other half are four pieces each (You have 376)…. For a grant total of 470 parts…. Yes the rubber padded room is next :laugh:
dave
Hello again,
After a long time of no activity in this thread I finally found some time to update it. Yes, I am still in the fight, and I have been working on the Jadgtiger all along, just haven’t found time to post any photos.
Anyways, the building process is done!! I am not going to bother with the details as most of them were just hooks and parts that were not modified at all. Here is the model so far.
I did add a couple of weld lines and the cable for the Bosch headlight.
Next stop, we are off to the paint shop!!
Thanks for checking it out.
dave
After a long time of no activity in this thread I finally found some time to update it. Yes, I am still in the fight, and I have been working on the Jadgtiger all along, just haven’t found time to post any photos.
Anyways, the building process is done!! I am not going to bother with the details as most of them were just hooks and parts that were not modified at all. Here is the model so far.
I did add a couple of weld lines and the cable for the Bosch headlight.
Next stop, we are off to the paint shop!!
Thanks for checking it out.
dave
Kreighshoer
Active member
that's great looking dave! i'm looking forward to your paint magic!
I still don't get how yous guys can paint a completed build. Especially one this big. Tell the truth Dave, you just have this test fitted right?
moon puppy wrote:
Just test fitted? :laugh: Nope, the only thing I did left out are the outer roadwheels because since they overlap they get in the way. But its surprisingly easier to paint the build completely assembled.
I gotta go now. Need to charge the compressor... fun time!! :laugh:
dave
Just test fitted? :laugh: Nope, the only thing I did left out are the outer roadwheels because since they overlap they get in the way. But its surprisingly easier to paint the build completely assembled. I gotta go now. Need to charge the compressor... fun time!! :laugh:
dave
Ken Abrams
Well-known member
Dave Diaz wrote:
I agree completely.
In theory, it's much easier to paint a part separately and then attach it, however after a handful of attempts that left me with ugly discolored spots or lifting paint from where the glue attacked the previously laid and weathered paint job, I learned how to assemble as much as possible before breaking out the paints.
I'm not much for big kitty's Dave, but you've done a nice job assembling this one. I wont even begin to tell you what I was thinking when I saw those tracks. You are clearly a better, more patient man then me, that's for sure.
I agree completely.
In theory, it's much easier to paint a part separately and then attach it, however after a handful of attempts that left me with ugly discolored spots or lifting paint from where the glue attacked the previously laid and weathered paint job, I learned how to assemble as much as possible before breaking out the paints.
I'm not much for big kitty's Dave, but you've done a nice job assembling this one. I wont even begin to tell you what I was thinking when I saw those tracks. You are clearly a better, more patient man then me, that's for sure.
Ken Abrams wrote:
I surely doubt it, maybe a bit more foolish to give it a try! :laugh:
Its time to continue with this weekend's updates.
The first thing is to give it a thorough coat of black primer. This is very important when you are painting the model all together. It's important that you get as much coverage with the black primer as you can. Later on when you add the color, any spots you may miss will appear to fade into black and mimic shadows.
Next I used Vallejo Dark Yellow for an even base coat.
The next step was to add a pre-shade to the yellow areas using Vallejo Burnt Umber. I also went and painted the tracks using this color. At this stage I am not too worried about been too precise since the brown will just cause shadows on the yellow.
Then I masked the tracks and using Vallejo Dark Cammo Green I added the green bands of the camouflage.
The next step will be to add the red brown bands, but for that you will have to wait until the next update.
dave
You are clearly a better, more patient man then me, that's for sure.
I surely doubt it, maybe a bit more foolish to give it a try! :laugh:
Its time to continue with this weekend's updates.
The first thing is to give it a thorough coat of black primer. This is very important when you are painting the model all together. It's important that you get as much coverage with the black primer as you can. Later on when you add the color, any spots you may miss will appear to fade into black and mimic shadows.
Next I used Vallejo Dark Yellow for an even base coat.
The next step was to add a pre-shade to the yellow areas using Vallejo Burnt Umber. I also went and painted the tracks using this color. At this stage I am not too worried about been too precise since the brown will just cause shadows on the yellow.
Then I masked the tracks and using Vallejo Dark Cammo Green I added the green bands of the camouflage.
The next step will be to add the red brown bands, but for that you will have to wait until the next update.
dave
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DBridges
Guest
Ohh, this is looking very nice so far! This is one of my favortie subjects, so I can't wait for new pictures of your progress. It's looking awesome so far.
David
David
The Model Air stuff is really nice. I wish I had source on more where I can pick up on the fly. I've been tempted to get one of those suitcases full of paint but the price tag scares me.
Really nice progress Dave.
Really nice progress Dave.
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
moon puppy wrote:
Ain't THAT the truth! It took the LHS in Spartanburg over 18 months (and LOADS of suggesting, begging, pleading)to get a full rack of Tamiya acrylics, somehow I don't think I could pull off the Model Air, Model Color, Panzer Aces etc. thing with them. :laugh: My wife would probably frown on the paint suitcase thing, might hand me MY suitcase!
Love where you're going with this, Dave!
Ain't THAT the truth! It took the LHS in Spartanburg over 18 months (and LOADS of suggesting, begging, pleading)to get a full rack of Tamiya acrylics, somehow I don't think I could pull off the Model Air, Model Color, Panzer Aces etc. thing with them. :laugh: My wife would probably frown on the paint suitcase thing, might hand me MY suitcase!
Love where you're going with this, Dave!
Thanks guys!
moon puppy wrote:
I've been quite lucky that my local Hobby shop carries them. The go for $2.75 a bottle which is not bad considering you can get up to 3 models painted with a single bottle (Using Panzer yellow as reference)
Of course the store is on my way home from work so I have to stop several times a week and get a few...
Why do we torture ourselves like this??? :laugh:
dave
moon puppy wrote:
I've been quite lucky that my local Hobby shop carries them. The go for $2.75 a bottle which is not bad considering you can get up to 3 models painted with a single bottle (Using Panzer yellow as reference)
Of course the store is on my way home from work so I have to stop several times a week and get a few...
Why do we torture ourselves like this??? :laugh: dave
Ok,
Time for another update. Now that the base colors were done on the Jagdtiger, I gave it a coat of Vallejo Satin Varnish.
After it was dry I began to apply oil washes. First I applied them to the suspension, roadwheels and tracks. The washes really bring out the detail.
Next, I slowly applied oils to the entire tank. I am going to let it dry for a few days before continuing with the highlights.
That’s it for now. I spent the rest of the weekend sanding an varnishing the wooden base where the Jadgtiger is going to go.
Until next update.
dave
Time for another update. Now that the base colors were done on the Jagdtiger, I gave it a coat of Vallejo Satin Varnish.
After it was dry I began to apply oil washes. First I applied them to the suspension, roadwheels and tracks. The washes really bring out the detail.
Next, I slowly applied oils to the entire tank. I am going to let it dry for a few days before continuing with the highlights.
That’s it for now. I spent the rest of the weekend sanding an varnishing the wooden base where the Jadgtiger is going to go.
Until next update.
dave