Ron's what-if Panzerzerstorer Tiger II

[RonGlass]

20 + years ago FCM had a resin conversion kit to be used with Tamiya's Panther G. Eventually a plastic rendition was done by Amusing Hobby which I just couldn't fall in love with. So I'm attempting my own with a kit-bash of Dragon's JagdTiger and JagdPanther, some random spares and a bit of scratch.... hope it's of some interest ! BTW recently BlitzGriegModelworks on Facebook and Youtube knocked off the cobwebs of his previously-started FCM kit, good stuff if what-if's are your cup of tea !

 

[Mini Me]

Not seen one of these before.....I like it !!

 

[RonGlass]

Not seen one of these before.....I like it !!

Thanks Rick ! Yeah I like the protruding pulpit-type Commander's station, has a very distinctive look. The Amusing Hobbies kit is lacking this feature.

 

[Jack L]

Like the look of this. And an interesting looking book.

 

[RonGlass]

Like the look of this. And an interesting looking book.

Thanks Jack, the book waa published back in 2001 but still appears to be in Schiffer's catalogue. It's old-school modeling by today's standards but I love it, uses / teaches skills and techniques not learned with newer, nore modern kit building... I'd say it's in the vein of the classic Osprey books

 

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Your off to a good start I will follow along.

 

[RonGlass]

Ron,
Your off to a good start I will follow along.

Hiya Paul, thanks ! I know the casemate is rudimentary especially for want of an intetior or ar least a semblance of one. Right now my ambition isn't enough to see that aspect through ( Summer, Heat, Work, low energy, etc.) If this one turns out well then maybe another build...

 

[Allen Dewire]

Nice one Ron. Looks to be an interesting conversion you're doing and so far, looking good. You seem to have quite a bit going on at the bench now, huh? What's up with the UHU buddy?

Prost
Allen

 

[RonGlass]

Hi there Allen, hope all is well Pal ! Yep, UHU needs to be finished. I did basecoat it Dunkelgelb but was not happy with the particular shade, a bit too dark. I will respray it with a lighter late-war shade from AK's Real Color range and add a camo scheme soon. Will post pics then !

 

[minitnkr]

You going with the 12.8cm? Seems a logical progression.

 

[RonGlass]

I like your style Paul ! Absolutely !

 

[Tim Marlow]

Interest build Ron. Would’ve been a big beast in real life. The Jagdtiger at Bovington is huge. It made the Elephant look small when they were shown alongside each other.

 

[RonGlass]

Zimmerit in progress .... since it's a what-if, I chose the Waffle pattern seen on (I believe exclusively) Stugs.This is one evening's work, maybe 3-4 hours labor, doing one panel, then letting that cure a bit, then moving on to another....PS the sloppy un-eveness of the waffle rows is intended since this represents a low-production late-war vehicle, perhaps even a one-off. Besides, even being more careful, I doubt I could get it much better

 

[adt70hk]

Interesting idea Ron. That zim is looking rather good!

ATB.

Andrew

 

[RonGlass]

Thank You Andrew, glad you like it !

 

[Mickc1440]

Making some progress with this unusual model, nice work Ron

 

[RonGlass]

Making some progress with this unusual model, nice work Ron

Thanks Mick ! I appreciate your encouraging words !

 

[RonGlass]

A little progress....

 

[RonGlass]

Few more pics

 

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Take a bow Sir, that is some very nice work mate.