1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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HERMAN BIX
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Very classy Mr Wolf, and subtle weathering (like the 'b' in subtle!) sure does sign it off as one of yours :clap:
Stencils produced great results too, Mr Rads pretty clever with those things ;)
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Mr. Mike!
Thank you! I'm glad that this one turned out well. From a 'cracked' beginning, it really came together. If I only have one, I am glad it is this one.
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Herman!
Thank you for looking in! I like the ( lucky ending ) weathering effects on this Jagdtiger. It is obviously newish from the factory but has been run in and is on it's way to do bad things to enemy armor. Rad's stencils are my default anymore for these complex builds. One of these days, the major Manufacturers will catch up with the idea.
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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:clap: Painless! I wouldn't be surprised if many of the Jagdtigers were in rather good shape as you represent yours here. Then in moments kaput, from short glory to more misery, men and materiel mangled on a sad battlefield.

I just had fun using Magic Grime to make a real mess of a winter white KV-1. I had fun using it--and it does readily wash off hands after all the jolly mucking about. ;)
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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H.D. Professor!
That is one of the things that has often struck me about the amazing machines that Mankind creates, tank, trucks, ships and planes, ad infinitum. Beautifully designed and executed then most often used to destroy their creators and eventually be wasted in some theater of War. We model them and respect the awesome potential that they embody and gawk at the few remaining examples decades on. Whew. The Magic Grime is a fun and new to me weathering tool. A simple application and wipe had the running gear of the Jagdtiger looking pretty much as I like it whereas before, a lot of dusting and dabbing would have been needed to get close to the same effect. Thank you, Jnewboy! Thanks for looking in Herr Doctor. ;o)
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Finally got the Commander and Loader figure in from Torro. Cleaned these guys up and installed them on the Panzer. The Build is truly done now. This Post will be followed up by a Show Off thread and Countertop Video Link. Once again, a couple of feet of snow and sub zero temps preclude doing any tanking outdoors yet. Once some good weather blows in, I will do a video afternoon for several vehicles needing an outdoor run. Until then:
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A dot on the back of the cap provides 3 points of attachment for the Loader.jpg
A dot on the back of the cap provides 3 points of attachment for the Loader.jpg
3M Doublestick is almost invisible on the hatch lip.jpg
3M Doublestick is almost invisible on the hatch lip.jpg
Touchup and detail complete and the Commander is securely in his place.jpg
Touchup and detail complete and the Commander is securely in his place.jpg
These really come in handy.jpg
These really come in handy.jpg
A Base built with magnetic mounts and also those lenses for the Zeiss.jpg
A Base built with magnetic mounts and also those lenses for the Zeiss.jpg
The Commander needs to be raised up so some trousers have to be built so he will sit correctly in the hatch.jpg
The Commander needs to be raised up so some trousers have to be built so he will sit correctly in the hatch.jpg
Everything can have detail added like lenses for the Zeiss field glasses and whatnot.jpg
Everything can have detail added like lenses for the Zeiss field glasses and whatnot.jpg
Some work can still be done.....jpg
Some work can still be done.....jpg
Original paint from Torro is not bad.jpg
Original paint from Torro is not bad.jpg
The Last Bits of this Build.jpg
The Last Bits of this Build.jpg
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Continued from Above:
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Complete.jpg
Complete.jpg
Industrial Menace.jpg
Industrial Menace.jpg
Good from any angle.jpg
Good from any angle.jpg
Getting all that gun in the shot requires a step back.....jpg
Getting all that gun in the shot requires a step back.....jpg
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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:) hello, I have one in progress? but when I look at your work !!! phew it's heavy, and professional work, bravo, it's a pleasure to follow the evolution of your work :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Come together wonderfully Mr Wolf.
You do the little things well that makes the big thing even better :clap:

What do you think of those figures not you have them to hand ?
Ive often wondered what they are like .
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Good Morning, Jofaur!
Thank you for looking in. With interruptions and the Pandemic and a family Loss, it took a year+ to finish this. One is enough hopefully ;o) Looking forward to pics of yours. They are fascinating machines, enormous, brutal and yet intricate at the same time.
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