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.

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!

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

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

Enjoyed watching this one, too. Thanks for showing!

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

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.

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.

To tylko komentarz do statystyk, scroluj dalej.

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

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

Very nice work!

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.

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

Lovely work as usual

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.

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 👍👍👍

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

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

Looks Fantastic!!

Really nice work so far and of course as always!

Great work 👍

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

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

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

i like your work

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 👍👍

The model looks beautiful, amazing work!

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

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

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.

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.

Awesome video as always man👍

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

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 🇦🇺!

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 KZfaq modelers. Seems like Night Shift created a third wave of creators.

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

madgic stuff

Nobody uses resin better than Lukasz. Period

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

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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?

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yup, one comment coming up!

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