DML Jagdtiger with Zimm Got it Done 10/7

I have been wanting to start this one as I had it in the stash for awhile now,it looks like a great kit in box and has gotten good reviews.

The only difficulty at this point was the kit tracks which require the glueing together of six plastic pieces just to make two links.How anyone could glue the whole run together is beyond me.So I got the Fruils instead,and while tedious, it isn’t impossible to wire the six metal pieces with the provided jig.Just takes time.

Thanks for checking in.

Good start, always liked the jagdtiger so I’ll be watching this one, have fun

Love the subject Anthony. My favorite build was my Dragon Jagdtiger Premium kit. I like everything except how I painted the stupid cleaning rods. This should be fun to watch as I’ve only seen one other built on this site. I look forward to what you have to bring to this kit.

I have those same Friul tracks and I said no f’ING way. I’m sorry but I don’t have a month just to assemble two track runs. I opted to use the late model tiger II tracks instead (friul atl-37) instead. If anyone is interested, I have the Friul atl-41 up for grabs. PM me. I haven’t even opened any of the bags yet. While the atl-37 may not be accurate for certain early Jagdtiger versions, I’m sure there were a few out there that did have them. After all, the Tiger II and Jagdtiger are built upon the same hull and chasis, only difference is one has a turret, the other a cavernous upper hull blended into the rest of the hull. OK so my wording right there wasn’t that great but you guys know what I’m talking about.

Going to be watching this, i still ned to get a Jagdtiger.

And another build in the armour forum, Karl should be pleased.

Thank you gentlemen for checking in,I will take my time,do my best and hope that my build will live up to expectations.Thanks for the encouragement.

Oh wow, I’ve got this same kit with a plethora of goodies, but I didn’t realize that those tracks are six pieces a piece??? Seriously, whoever designed those ought to be fired and sent to a hard labor camp! AAAARGH!!

I even have an interior for this, which should be awesome. I’ve been putting it off for a while because of all the work involved–that information certainly won’t help put it on any “next” list! (I would have to build the tracks as is–no Friuls for me) Bummer.

Whoa! Good luck Tojo. I’ll be keeping an eye on this one. :smiley:

Finally got some real work done on my Jagdtiger

Here is a closer look at the Fruil assemblies,not too bad.My Source tells me that I will need to remove the inside guide tooth on each track.

Thanks for looking,comments and questions are invited.

Coming along nicely[Y]

Major assembly done,ready for priming and painting.Was a sweet build,the hull and fighting compartment pieces were some of the best fitting parts I ever did,no fit issues.Thanks for following.

I’m going to try this stuff for the painting

What an unbelievable beast that thing was. I’ve always like it.

I’ll tell you right now, you’re going to love that Vallejo paint. I’ve got the set for U.S. Green vehicles. It’s wonderful stuff. :slight_smile:

Nice clean build

Looking good so far Anthony. Looking forward to the paint.

Back from vacation and some bench time,got the base coat and filter applied.

That filter gives it a wonderful tone. Well done with just that one trick so far. [Y][Y][Y][Y][Y]

I’m looking forward to more Tojo! :slight_smile:

She’s looking real nice Tojo.

Looking solid so far.

Wow, Anthony, you are really crankin’ on this one, looks good.

I used those same Friuls on a Tamiya Tiger2 (P) I did a while ago, and with the jig in the box actaully had them together pretty quickly. I’m in the first stages of doing some SpadeAce JS-2 split link tracks now, no jig, and it’s going slower than those Friuls did.