Tamiya Jagdtiger WIP small update 5-18

[Tojo72]

I started my Tamiya Jagdtiger and it's moving along pretty well.It'a great kit to assemble,construction has been straight foward,and now it's almost ready for some paint.I am going to dress it up as Jim Henlsley did in the book "The Modelers Guide to Jagdpanzer"which has proved a great aid.

 

[Iron Mike]

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You're off to a great start, do you have a color scheme plannd yet?

 

[Tojo72]

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Yes Mike,I plan to use the ambush scheme pictured in the book in my fist picture.

 

[jknaus]

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Very cool. One thing I have never understood is why they put the mg34 out on the engine deck where the crew member was so exposed to everything. Just cant figure it.
James

 

[MrT]

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Your big cat looks really good! When I get my bench cleared off I've got to do something German.

Terry B)

 

[iowabrit]

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jknaus wrote:

Very cool. One thing I have never understood is why they put the mg34 out on the engine deck where the crew member was so exposed to everything. Just cant figure it.
James

They didn't put it in the commanders hatch because (according to my Dad who was a sherman Radio Op) nothing pisses a crew off more than having hot MG cases falling down the back of your neck just because the commander thinks he's deadeye dick with a machine gun :laugh: :laugh:

 

[dave samson]

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looks good so far! i am getting ready to paint mine, look out for those hidden injector pin marks on track links and on the underside of rear track guards :angry: aside from that it is a very lovely big cat i am enjoying mine alot :woohoo:

 

[G Cooper]

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All right. Some more heavy metal . This one is going to look nice with that paint job.



jknaus wrote:

Very cool. One thing I have never understood is why they put the mg34 out on the engine deck where the crew member was so exposed to everything. Just cant figure it.
James

Another possibility about that MG being out there, was that the bright bulb that came up with the idea, never had to be "out there" firing the thing at anyone :S .


Gary B)

 

[DBridges]

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Gosh, seeing it built up makes me want to build mine! Can't wait to see it with some paint on it.

David

 

[bob letterman]

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Nice start!

I've always liked the Jagdtiger. The last time I built one was back in the eighties! This makes me want build another one!

Keep going!

Bob

 

[Tojo72]

I got the Friuls assembled,94 links per side + the spare tracks.I also assembled all the road wheels,idlers,and sprockets,and attached the tools.The big guy is ready for some paint,but I must layoff for a little while to finish up another project.I am leaning toward leaving the skirts off,as I think it looks leaner and meaner without them.Also this will be my first attempt at painting the equipment while attached to the vehicle.Thanks for looking.

 

[Iron Mike]

Excellent progress! I love the look of fresh Friuls!

 

[Tojo72]

Re:Tamiya Jagdtiger WIP update 7-3

Work has been moving along on the big cat.Starting to come together.Just put on the 1st filter,more filters,washes,and weathering to come.

 

[Dave Diaz]

Re:Tamiya Jagdtiger WIP update 7-3

Wow!

Lots of progress. This looks pretty good.

dave

 

[Iron Mike]

Re:Tamiya Jagdtiger WIP update 7-3

Can't wait to see the finish!

 

[Tojo72]

Re:Tamiya Jagdtiger Finished 7-7

Well,I finished it today,still got the figures to do.Probably my best work to date ,but any comments or criticism accepted.Thanks for all the looks and encouragement.

 

[tomwes]

How good looking is that? Excellent job, love the paint scheme and the rust on the spare tracks


Tom

 

[moon puppy]

Nice, that's top shelf work there!

 

[shawngehling]

Looks really nice to me.
Love the paint job so far...
Shawn

 

[Cheyenne]

Nice job on the JT , ......... now you got two things going for you , ............ a beauty build on the bench , ....... and Davis got rid of Russel :laugh: :laugh: