Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

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Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

Post by Jnewboy » Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:03 pm

Hey guys I finished this beast and its for sale now! I took the time to document the whole build and its in the listing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151722031549?ss ... 1558.l2649

If you want a link to the video by its self here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztPqTCjnGPg

If you are a member of other RC tank forums please share this for me! Thanks!!! 8)

Hope you enjoy 8)

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Re: Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

Post by CanberraPaul » Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:54 pm

WOW!!! You keep raising the bar Mate - Utterly fantastic Jon!!!!

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Post by Jnewboy » Tue Jun 23, 2015 3:33 pm

Thanks Paul,

Now everyone can see what actually goes into a project like this. :D

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Re: Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

Post by normandy » Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:21 am

Fantastic looking Jagdtiger Jon, its one of the best you've made!!
Your video is very impressive and full of great tips, well done!

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Re: Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

Post by [CAT]CplSlade » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:55 am

As said above, the video is very good and illustrates several effective and relatively easy weathering/finishing techniques. Your gel reminds me of Testors CreateFX line in its thickness but seems to work a little better.

My only issue is this: If the tank was rushed out unfinished from the assembly line, it wouldn't really be so dirty, would it? Boring to look at, perhaps.

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Re: Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

Post by Jnewboy » Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:30 pm

[CAT]CplSlade wrote:As said above, the video is very good and illustrates several effective and relatively easy weathering/finishing techniques. Your gel reminds me of Testors CreateFX line in its thickness but seems to work a little better.

My only issue is this: If the tank was rushed out unfinished from the assembly line, it wouldn't really be so dirty, would it? Boring to look at, perhaps.
I have never used Testors stuff other than their enamel paints. The Aztek airbrush is a great design but it is plastic and breaks down alot. The stuff I use I make myself and over the past year I have worked the kinks out and now make it in lots of colors, its great for large models.

The Jagdtiger #87 did role out and reportedly defended its factory however its ultimate fate is unknown. So I had some freedom there to invision it surviving and fighting on to get dirty and banged up.

I was even tempted to do some night vision eqipment on it or one like this with the extra armor plates on the roof and rear in order to do a fictional 1946 version.

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Re: Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

Post by Aracula » Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:53 am

Is a very well done vehicle, you are very talented with your builds Jnewboy.
Wir ritten unsere Panzer zum Ruhm, es war der Todesschwan oder die Panzer. Schlacht von Kursk.

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Re: Jnewboy Customs ~ Custom Matorro Jagdtiger

Post by Jnewboy » Mon Jul 20, 2015 6:37 am

Thanks!

For anyone who is intrested I lowered the price and relisted this Jagdtiger.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151751793962?ss ... 1558.l2649

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