If you watch videos of this tank destroyer at museums like Bovington, you’ll see how pronounced the flame cuts really are. We have to remember the environment around the time of production: allied bombing had stalled production of much of the German armor industry. I think they were able to make only just over 100 Jagdtigers and only about 9 Porsche versions. The later the production the crappier the workmanship. They didn’t have time to worry about finesse, fit or finish. So some of the museum pieces still in existence show how harsh and pronounced things like the flame cuts are. Also, as a Marine Corps veteran (or any veteran, really) you’ll find that once a crew gets a tank in the field one of the first things they do is improve camouflage, just as a good infantryman is always bettering his fighting position. Thus, most of the equipment on a tank is painted over with field camo or otherwise covered up. The glint of metal in the sun from an axe or sledge hammer defeats the purpose of well done paint schemes. If you watch archival footage of German tank crews there’s a few in which you can see them field painting their camo. They’re painting over everything. That’s why at least I as a modeler do not painstakingly hand paint things like the axe etc. I’m not knocking those who do. In fact authenticity wise it’s a good idea to paint those things separately on an alligator clip and then apply some chipping medium. After weathering some of the original elements are still visible, but substantially reduced by field camo, weathering and just regular use.

@coldemonspl

8 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right and I know exactly what you're talking about. However, for the purposes of a model that, in my opinion, is supposed to attract the eye, some elements have to be made by stretching reality or historical facts. This is my opinion when it comes to building models, so what you see in my work is done completely with premeditation.

Lukasz, I was skeptical of decal Zimmerit until I saw your video. Somehow you were able to make it just as good as a putty type application!

@coldemonspl

8 ай бұрын

Well, it's not decal but resin pieces. :)

Having seen the painted model on Patreon, I can say that all the extra details really add interest to what could be a very plain model. The damage to the PE engine grills is a great touch.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Enjoyed watching this one, too. Thanks for showing!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx a lot mate! :)

It this looks cool! Can’t wait to see it painted!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx a lot mate! :)

monster build sir i enjoy every moment watching this beautiful process!!!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! :)

Not texturing the mantlet made perfect sense. As we say in the States, "If it's not broken, don't fix it." I'm sure every country has a similar saying.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, in Poland we say - "The better is the enemy of the good" :)

I like to make my own Zimmerit only because you’re not tied down by the kit. You can do how much and wherever you want, show wear, damage etc.. As long as the patterns are historically accurate I think you’ll be safe. Lukasz, of course, made the kit look like it was made from scratch. I could never do that

@coldemonspl

7 ай бұрын

Each of us has our own ways :)

Your vido is very good. You explained all your improvements and way you chose to go that way. Then showed how to do it. Over all it was a grate vido.i thank you for this one and all the videos you have given us. I hope someday you will get to make this your living. Good luck and stay safe and happy

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! :)

Hamilkar Barkas did a video on using Atak on a StuG IV something like 10 years ago. It's weird that all you new guys don't know the early KZread modelers. Seems like Night Shift created a third wave of creators.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

I don't know why you are surprised Adam. :) I can't watch the entire internet and, as we know, the post / film lives for a few days and then goes into oblivion. Only a strong search and a long time allow it to be dig out after a few years. :):) Thx for your comment! :)

@hkpango1996

Жыл бұрын

​@@coldemonspl Adam, you can just tell him instead of being like a shitty, arrogant "old guy" and talking shit. Good and new creators should be encouraged. Nice work, Coldemon. Love your vids.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

😎😎😎

@typhoon2827

Жыл бұрын

Hamilton who...???

Thanks one more time for this video. Now I m not affraid with attack zimmerit.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Easy peasy! Just try it! :)

Very nice work!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! :)

Lovely work as usual

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx a lot! :)

Excellent. Your philosophy on tracks matches mine. (Cost vs. performance). I love that approach to Zimmerit - much easier than putty, and better than the PE or paper versions.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

Looks Fantastic!!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx! :)

Really nice work so far and of course as always!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! :)

To tylko komentarz do statystyk, scroluj dalej.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

:)

Great work 👍

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

I’ve been working on this kit which was halted when the face plate of the upper casement totally didn’t fit! It’s a well known issue Takom has with their Jagdtiger and the Blitz version is no different. Took several hours of surgery, epoxies, putties, sanding etc to get it to fit and not look too horrible.

@coldemonspl

8 ай бұрын

Ive got the same here. Thx for your comment! :)

Excellent build Lukas, my favorite part is all the extra details and aftermarket parts you always add 👏

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! :)

A company called Cavalier were making and may still be making the same sets as this back in early 2000's... I still have some bits and pieces of these sets

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I know there is such a company, but I prefer Atak Model because I have easier access to them. :)

One last thing: I put a thinned layer of Mr Surfacer 500 over the Takom model Zimmerit pattern and it really popped. I wouldn’t layer it on without thinning it though

@coldemonspl

7 ай бұрын

Good idea. :)

i like your work

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Many thx :) If you want to like it even more please check my Patreon! :):):)

Hi Lukasz! Thank you for sharing! So interesting kit and building process on! See you around

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

Great work as usual a real pleasure to watch you in action mate

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit :)

Great stuff fella, loads of hints and tips, you’re an inspiration

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help :) Please visit my Patreon to see more! :)

Try adding damage to the zimmerit before you glue it to the kit... Also use a small burr in a motor tool to do the zimmerit damage 👍👍👍

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thx :)

The model looks beautiful, amazing work!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Many thx! :)

Great video my friend the jag tiger is looking fantastic great job on the zimmerit especially like the damaged parts great job on the tracks looking forward to next update thanks for sharing 👍👍

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Awesome video as always man👍

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit :)

Yet another amazing model I look forward to your videos you make it look so easy

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Please check my Patreon! :):):)

Excellent work as always. The additional details look very realistic. Thank you for sharing. Greetings, NOB

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! :)

Greetings Lukasz, thar is turning into another masterpiece, which we all know is second nature to you, I am looking forward to the painting episode, best regards to yoh and your family from a Kiwi living in Australia.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! :)

My Friend! You chose an enormous vehicle to work with, nevertheless, it's an important historical vehicle. You have a keen eye for detail that always impresses me. Such as, the indentations on the engine grill, the fire extinguishers and the rope. I'm looking forward to next week. Kudos to you.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Im sure I invited you to visit my Patreon if you want to see much more but I make it again! :) :)

I'm planning to to use the same zimmerite brand, thanks for the tutorial....cheers!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Good choice! :)

madgic stuff

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

thx :)

Wow 🤘🏻👍🏻👏🏻nice Tank🤘🏻thanks for Knits 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Greetings from the Bastel 🤘🏻Bude

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx mate! :)

The Jagdtiger is looking good Lukasz! I am building the late version of this vehicle by Takom, and this video has been very helpful. You have given me some great ideas on improving my build, and while I tend to resist things like weld beads and a lot of ‘after market’ enhancements, this is mainly due to my inexperience. However, I do know that the extra effort really makes a good model stand out, so I do try improvements now and then, and I am slowly getting better with thing’s like ‘photo etch’ and resin replacement parts. I have a lot of trouble with plastic tracks when I try them out, so if I am really trying to build a good model, I opt for metal tracks. They are expensive, but they do look great. I am really looking forward to the next Jagdtiger episode mate, but until then, cheers from Australia 🇦🇺!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Gary, thx a lot for your comment! I am glad that you found ideas to improve your model. In my opinion, you shouldn't be afraid to try new things because it always develops even if you fail. When it comes to track, actually metal can be a better solution sometimes, but you always have to check it. To see more please visit my Patreon! :):):)

Absolute usefull video, buddy😎👍 I love all the work that you do to the model, it makes it more realistic.. Did you decide wich color/camo you paint this beast?

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Yes I did and truly speaking it is painted right now - dark yellow with some extra colors :) Im preparing the weathering :) please check my Patreon! :):):)

Nobody uses resin better than Lukasz. Period

@coldemonspl

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much buddy! :)

@ocsplc

7 ай бұрын

@@coldemonspl I need a resin clinic: I spend big money on these kits and I break 90% of them

Nice video! May I ask what tool you used to bend those metal grab handles? Makes it look so easy!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

This is RPToolz wire bender. :)

im 46 never made a model for 25 + years .. but i dont get this pre made zimmerit i remember back then using humbrol putty and a home made zim tool and getting good results. maybe im just to far gone to get back into model making lol

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

There is always good time to get back to modelling. Just make the kit and have fun! :)

Очень классный акцент.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx! :)

I’m working on this kit and the major surgery started with the faceplate of the casemate. That was not fun. And the crew access doors at the back were not good fitment.

@coldemonspl

7 ай бұрын

Yep. The front plate is a piece of shit. :)

I think this is the first time I've ever seen what the Jagdtiger(P)'s torsion bars actually look like, so if nothing else... there's my takeaway.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx for your comment! :)

have you heard takom's new jagdtiger? this time is moulded on with zimmerit and basicly look like yours!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Well, I saw the pics in the net but it is not in my line to build :)

Hi do you have a link to the glue and tweezers you use to assemble your models ?

@coldemonspl

Ай бұрын

No, I dont. They are regular stuff so nothing fancy

Hello excellent video as always, a question the tool you use to make the handles where I can get it looks great

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

This is RP Toolz wire bender. Please check their website and list of the distributors. :)

@jperez4517

Жыл бұрын

@@coldemonspl Thank you very much for answering, I have already ordered your purchase

What tool did you use to bend the brass for the handles to fit the hatches?

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

It depends. I have RP Toolz bender but also use some plastic profiles to form the wire. :)

Love your chanel....subscribed, did you use Tamiya thin for the ATAK ?

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

No. Just AK.

@chelseachelseaboy

Жыл бұрын

@@coldemonspl Thanks, what exactly is AK ?, the other thing I wanted to ask you is what are those metal strips you use on the Jagdtiger fenders at 07.40 ?, who makes them and where did you buy them?, thanks again.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

@@chelseachelseaboy AK Interactive (producer). The metal strips are just elements of the fenders. They were cut by myself from thin metal plate (soda can).

@chelseachelseaboy

Жыл бұрын

@@coldemonspl Aha, a soda can, I would never of thought of that , I will have to see about buying the AK cement , was there a particular AK cement or do they just do the one ?, thanks again 👍

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

@@chelseachelseaboy I used yellow one :)

Lukasz, are those PE side fender bars, or were they home made? I’ve never seen that color and thickness of them

@coldemonspl

7 ай бұрын

Home made as I remember but you know - it was ages ago :)

Hi. How was the fitting of the front thick piece of armor? I've heard it not fits in place.

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

It is the most shitty part of this kit. As I said in the movie - I cut a bit of plastic to fit it in place. The rest is quite OK. :)

@CatEatsDogs

Жыл бұрын

​ @coldemonspl Thanks. I somehow missed that when watched the video. Have this kit in stash. I was in Poland a week ago. I thought I could buy Atak zimmerit addition. But all the stores were closed due to a holidays across the country :D

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

@@CatEatsDogs you csn buy Atak Zimm on the net store :)

Yup, one comment coming up!

@coldemonspl

Жыл бұрын

Thx :)

done this one...front compartment plate fit is atrocious...tracks were good tho...overall basic kit I give it 8/10...not yours Takoms build lol

@coldemonspl

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much buddy! :)

@russouk

3 ай бұрын

@@coldemonspl ur welcome...will use ur tips when start to paint mine...was waiting for some new primers cheers