Dads203 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 It really looks a stunning kit Julian , any ideas yet on the colour scheme ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi Dan, I have never yet done an ambush camo. This would seem to be a good starting point There are some minor niggles about it but nothing that can't be bought at DP's AFV site, still have some stuff left over from the IV too. Looking forward to this build but still some unfinished builds to take care of first. Cheers, Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Hi Julian, Thanks for the scans, confirms a lot of info that I was looking for: Gun Breech and recoil mechanism. The Jagdtiger looks good. Although removing the top of the hull after build, could be interesting? Guess the gun could be removed and so could the rear Gun mount/mechanism. Detachable barrel etc. The recoil mechanism could be easily improved to make it similar to the KT. The rest of the detail looks nice, particular the removable roof and hatches. Looks like I've got to get one of these, as I enjoyed the KT so much. Looks like i'll have to wait for Santa's Xmas List.....Not a bad thing as i'm in the middle of a 1/200 Bismarck build! Thanks Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 11 hours ago, Silverstone 2 said: Hi Julian, Thanks for the scans, confirms a lot of info that I was looking for: Gun Breech and recoil mechanism. The Jagdtiger looks good. Although removing the top of the hull after build, could be interesting? Guess the gun could be removed and so could the rear Gun mount/mechanism. Detachable barrel etc. The recoil mechanism could be easily improved to make it similar to the KT. The rest of the detail looks nice, particular the removable roof and hatches. Looks like I've got to get one of these, as I enjoyed the KT so much. Looks like i'll have to wait for Santa's Xmas List.....Not a bad thing as i'm in the middle of a 1/200 Bismarck build! Thanks Julian Your welcome. The Bismarck is great, built that one a couple of years ago now. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 That looks to be an impressive bit of kit Julian! I have a question, which option are you going for? Adding a penthouse? Digging a cellar? Probably not a good idea, someone might seal the hatch when your below. Move Mrs Gremlin out? Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Actually I was rather surprised at how easy it was get the JT past Mrs. Gremlin56, only cost me two nights in hotels, a two Michelin star restaurant 8 course meal with Champagne and an á la carte menu at the second hotel. My bank account is still writhing in agony on the floor but hey, the JT is safely stowed in the stash. Where to put it when its built is an different problem............................................................................................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Gremlin56 said: Your welcome. The Bismarck is great, built that one a couple of years ago now. cheers Yes totally agree with the Bismarck. It's an absolute delight to work on! I've only dry fitted some of the superstructures to get an idea of final shape and size. Trumpeter's accuracy is pretty impressive when it comes to the actual fit. It's amazing how much model manufacturing has come along, considering only 15 years ago it was considered a dying hobby. Now we have single piece moulds 120cms long :-) Just need to get a 1/200 Star Destroyer next Or perhaps just a 1/16 Jagdtiger to go with the KT. Edited October 22, 2016 by Silverstone 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 On 22/10/2016 at 3:38 PM, Gremlin56 said: Actually I was rather surprised at how easy it was get the JT past Mrs. Gremlin56, only cost me two nights in hotels, a two Michelin star restaurant 8 course meal with Champagne and an á la carte menu at the second hotel. My bank account is still writhing in agony on the floor but hey, the JT is safely stowed in the stash. Where to put it when its built is an different problem............................................................................................. Sorry missed your reply Pmsl................. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 10 hours ago, longshanks said: Sorry missed your reply Pmsl................. Kev Glad to hear you enjoyed the tale This isn't a good yarn, this is the way I played it, rather proud of myself actually 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Yeah But!! If you'd smuggled it in think how much after market you could have bought a 1/16 RC tank Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Graham Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Speaking of smuggling, that is what I did with my Jagdtiger. It's currently hiding in the loft with two 1/16 Tiger 1's. I'm currently working on the Trumpeter 1/16 King Tiger so won't get to the JT for some time. It does look like a fantastic kit though. Does anyone know of any build threads that have been started? (An excuse for some vicarious kit building) Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Awesome looking kit ! I was seriously tempted by one of these but I still get moaned at for the Trumpy KT and PZ.IV I have that are " always in the way" The texturing possibilities on this baby are very 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Heavy Metal reference material: Mixed feelings here, lots of material, all B & W though. Good start as a reference for the build though........................................... The JT's in photos are unsurprisingly not rusty, chipped or weathered to death. They are amazingly grungy, oily and dirty though, even the snaps in the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Jagdtigers were not around for long, only really the last 6 months of the war if I remember correctly? I think there was only about 50 or so numbers in active service. Maybe not enough time to rust:-) amazing machines though with the 128mm gun. I read some where, that an allied tank was destroyed by a Jagdtiger even when sheltered behind a building. The 128mm shell from the JT, passed through the building and knocked out the allied tank. Pretty impressive ballistics, even by today's standards! looking forward to seeing someone's start on a build. I will have to wait till Dec 25th for my one... phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Santa has been a bit obvious this year:-) A build for the new year.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 On 6-12-2016 at 6:27 PM, Silverstone 2 said: Santa has been a bit obvious this year:-) A build for the new year.... See that Santa made an early pit stop Phil, have fun Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Build now in progress here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235013252-116th-trumpeter-sdkfz-186/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 This is an awesome build gremlin56!!! Now I have to get myself this kit! I've have the King Tiger 1/16 Trumpeter arriving tomorrow! Your building and weathering skills are an inspiration gremlin56! Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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