1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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PainlessWolf
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Good afternoon, Herman and Estniche. Along with a 'Coming Soon' Porsche King Tiger rebuild, this Jagdtiger will be one of the biggest pieces of German Armor that I work on. It has been and is great fun! Certainly eats up the real estate. ;o) This afternoon sees me working on the rear deck Anti Aircraft MG mount. I have a nice MG 42 to attach to it but first comes the mount.
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Almost time for primer and paint for the Casemate.jpg
Almost time for primer and paint for the Casemate.jpg
Action shot.jpg
Action shot.jpg
Mount swivels and elevates  like the original just no cranking required....jpg
Mount swivels and elevates like the original just no cranking required....jpg
I'm pleased with the melding of the two kits into a pretty authentic looking Jagdtiger MG42 Anti-Aircraft mount..jpg
I'm pleased with the melding of the two kits into a pretty authentic looking Jagdtiger MG42 Anti-Aircraft mount..jpg
Drilling out a hole in the bottom of the flexible resin shaft.. I mounted a hex head screw to attach to the tubing in the base.jpg
Drilling out a hole in the bottom of the flexible resin shaft.. I mounted a hex head screw to attach to the tubing in the base.jpg
Took a little tube within tube within a tube to get a solid rubber mount for the MG Brace.jpg
Took a little tube within tube within a tube to get a solid rubber mount for the MG Brace.jpg
Ordered one and got two ... allows for a mix and match of parts.jpg
Ordered one and got two ... allows for a mix and match of parts.jpg
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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I have been following your Taigen Jagdtiger detailing from its outset at Christmastime. That's all GRRREAT! by me. The barrel travel lock and the moveable MG42 mount are such fine re-builds you have made.
I had earlier read your comment that you "love [your] Tanks with that 'Fresh from the Depot' look!" This Jagdtiger is turning out to be a primo example of high-detail and the looks of one "picked up" by its crew right at the factory door. And, yes, I am waiting to meet the crew.
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Herr Doctor!
Thank you for checking out the progress. Today, I had time to primer the casemate. I am reasonably pleased with the results ( i.e. no detail was lost )
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Two coats later....png
Two coats later....png
Two coats later....png
Two coats later....png
Taped up and ready for Rottbraun.jpg
Taped up and ready for Rottbraun.jpg
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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This afternoon when the workday was done, I raced an oncoming Thunderstorm and got the Panzer Grau on the Casemate. Major paint werk is done. Now a World of ' Detailing and Weathering' will follow. ( and a crew figure, Herr Dokter )
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Looking like an old news reel...well...getting there.jpg
Looking like an old news reel...well...getting there.jpg
Gives a real armor feel to the hatch.jpg
Gives a real armor feel to the hatch.jpg
I like this effect.jpg
I like this effect.jpg
Tape off..some spots to brush up....jpg
Tape off..some spots to brush up....jpg
Grau applied ...for the most part....jpg
Grau applied ...for the most part....jpg
To the West.jpg
To the West.jpg
To the East.jpg
To the East.jpg
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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How about some Zimmerit?!
I wouldn't blame you if you didn't as it looks great as it is.
For some reason I really like the King Tiger with Zimmerit so made a rod for my own back!

The real thing in Bovington. The size of it in real life is amazing.Image

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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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NAB!
I thought about it, ( zimmerit ) but only the Porsche suspension models like the Survivor at Bovington had it. I do have a Porsche KT which will be getting the Zimm treatment when it comes up on the list. These Tank Killers are real Beasts for sure.
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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You right. Zimmerit was only applied on Porsche Jagdtiger. :thumbup:
Sorry for my spelling mistakes, I try to do better every day...
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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I love all details !!! :clap:
Sorry for my spelling mistakes, I try to do better every day...
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Fred!
Thank you for checking out the build! I have Devey's excellent books on the Jagdtiger to help me with all of the details on these gigantic machines. As far as authenticity, well, I am making one specific change to my Jagdtiger. I want a black barrel on it. ;o)
regards and thanks again, Fred!
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Re: 1945 Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer

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Good Afternoon all!
Having spent some little time online looking for methods to produce the black iron look, I have returned to where I should have started. To any of you who have done the black iron barrel, best or most liked methods that you can recommend for me to try, please?
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