1/6 scale Armortek Hetzer Jagdpanzer 38 (Vid 08) Painting & Installing the wheels.
2023 ж. 23 Қар.
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Join me as I set off on another epic tank build. This time the incredible 1/6 scale Hetzer or Jagdpanzer 38 tank by Armortek.
In this video - I quickly zip through the 1st phase of painting and go on to install the idler wheels and all eight of the finished road wheels.
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Doing this beautiful
Thank you.
One of my favorite episodes, thanks Tony
That is great to hear and thank you. I do love this little kit, but there are a few frustrations ahead, which I am currently filming and video will be up in two weeks. Have a great weekend.
😎😎 Great work looking good with the wheels on the bathtub hull . Uber quality great paint work will be a stunner . 👀👀 Will be looking for your snow speeder ,will be a good watch ,my favourite vehicle is Jawa sand crawler.
Thanks Steve. I am pleased with the progress and really enjoying this build. Some frustrating moments coming up which I have filmed, but all part of the joy in building these models/ Snowspeeder is an amazing model and so detailed. I too am a fan of the Jawa's, can you imagine if they built a sand crawler in 1/6 scale, it would be bigger than my car!🤣
Love watching your videos 👍
Thanks Jason, glad that you are enjoying these. Hope you tune in next week to see the unboxing of this massive Star wars Snowspeeder. Then back to building tanks😀
Great video, i am looking for the upper hull build. This is one of my favourite tanks. Looking forwards to the Snowspeeder unboxing. One of my Favourite Star Wars vehicles!
Thank you, I have started the upper hull today and videos will be up soon. I will be unboxing the snowspeeder for next weeks video and then straight back on to my tank builds. ESB is still my favourite film in the Star wars series and I loved the snowspeeder and this model does not disappoint. The detail in it is incredible.
@@tonys_workshop I have a 1/12 scale Snow Speeder and some smaller models but i have seen the 1/6 scale vehicles being sold and i'd really like one to go with the long list of items i'd like
This is an incredible model.....For anyone in the UK, it would be worth taking a punt on my sons raffle site for this. When they launch this next year...tickets are expected to be in the region of £3.50 each...and they have had winners with single tickets in the past.
Hi Tony, The Hetzer was the first or second tank model I ever built, back in the early Eighties. There’s something about this design that has an appeal to us armour enthusiasts. I didn’t have an “under the radar” way to reach out, other than these public comments… I have a funny feeling that the idler arms have been installed upside down on your kit. The idlers are sitting rather low compared to the height of the return roller. I hope I’m wrong, but you might want to double check on that. I really enjoy your work, passion for the hobby, and I find your entire demeanour rather calming. Take care, Brendan
Hi Brendan, thank you for watching and commenting. I do love this kit and the engineering design that has gone into the development of the kit. Pretty sure I have installed according to the instructions, but will double check as you have planted a seed of doubt...I will let you know how I get on.
Hi Brendan...Well I got home from work and doubled checked.....You were correct....Thank you so much for pointing this out. I have rectified it now...only took 45mins so no major dramas, but has definitely avoided one...Thanks again 👍
Phew! What a relief. I’m glad I could contribute something positive to this project in my own little way. I really enjoy watching you work on these projects. Take care.
Thanks Brendan, your advice was invaluable and very much appreciated.
Progressing nicely. I wish I had overcome my indecision on a paint scheme before I mounted the wheels as it would have saved me a lot of masking down the line. Now you have the real fun with the sprockets and my nemesis, the locking bushes ;-)
Hi Daniel, I have just finished the sprockets and I have to agree...not easy! I also found that I had to remove the drive case assembly and motor mounts to install the drive motors!!!!!! This could have been avoided with a simple note on the instructions....hugely frustrating, but now sorted and I have filmed the entire painful experience!
@@tonys_workshop I was going to mantion that but assumed you must have got past it. I fitted the motors first as I wanted the drive cogs to line up when I fitted the drive cases so avoided one lot of grief. I came a cropper when I couldn't unlock the bolts holding the mounts on so had a horrible time trying to access the bottom bolts for the motors. I did it eventially but you are right a note saying don't thredlock the motor mount would have gone a long way.
This was by far the most frustrating part of the build....But glad I got through it. Your experiences posted on the AT Forum really helped...thank you.
Tony: Nice paint scheme and it is turning out to be a wonderful example of the Hetzer. Can't wait to see it finished and out in the yard going through its paces. Keep up the great work and your labor of love. I will take the Tiger 1 when you get tired of it, lol. Just keep building your tank division up.
Hi Bill and thank you. A long way to go on this build and some frustrating parts coming up, but I love this kit and can visualise it when complete. I am pleased with the paint job so far and I too, am looking forward to bringing it to life, but that is many hours away yet. Thank you for your continued support.
Morning Tony, tank looks amazing, really coming along nicely. Personally I would beat this one up a bit with bent side guards etc.i built the r2d2 from a magazine subscription.and it drives the wife made, when you put it into patrol mode and it just goes round the house doing its own thing .
Hi Steve, thank you. I saw that R2D2 subscription and nearly went for it. That is hilarious, my wife would probably hit it with a mop if I did that 🤣 Did you know that Disney now do a full sized, fully functioning version, at a mere $25,000!!!!!!!!!
@@tonys_workshop I know got mine on order ,meanwhile I'm hiding in the shed from the wife ,who's wondering why the bank balance has dropped so much
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13:30 they are shoulder bolts and are machined to length so when they are tight the swinging arm is free to move, the bolts go tight and that is the final position with correct clearance on the arm, dressing the heads means more movement (in and out float) than there should be on the arm.
Hi, thank you for watching and commenting. I understand your point however Armortek instructions are quite specific and ask not to over tighten. When too tight these bolts on this kit do not allow the arms to operate as intended. These are in and working perfectly with very little movement. Hope you continue to watch and follow.
At no point do I mention over tightening the bolts, only tightening till the shoulder is in contact with the mount. I'd be very surprised if Armortek hadn't made a shoulder bolt long enough so that it binds the arm when fully tightened down. @@tonys_workshop
Thank you for replying. These bolts when passed through the axel mounts only have the threaded part left and there is no shoulder that stops to define the depth. They ask you not to tighten in order to allow the arms to move freely, leaving it at the discretion of the builder. There is minimal float or movement, probably less than 1mm and this will not impact the operation of the model. Hope this answers your question. Best regards...Tony
Wild idea here, Tony, you've done such an exemplary job in putting these machines together, illustrating each step (and some of the frustrations) to satisfying conclusion, I think Armortek should employ you to demonstrate the process of building EACH of their offered builds, and furthermore they should provide an arena for their display and use, and to maintain them, you could continue to do what you so enjoy, the build, Armortek would benefit from the interest generated in watching your builds and the public would benefit from being able to enjoy very large diorama like displays and possibly the driving of those machines, the fees going back to Armortek, it's win win win, now what's this about a snow speeder?
Hi Jeff, great to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. If you think you have seen frustration, wait until I upload the current part of the build which I can assure you had me vexed for a while😀 The old swear box got a real boost during this part of the build. Your idea would be amazing and I would love to do that, but I think Armortek have no problem selling these kits. I do have plans of my own to create a 1/6 scale tank zone on a piece of land which I have invested in....early days but it may be something I embark upon next year and will of course film the entire process. The snowspeeder is incredible....Star Wars fan? If so, you must tune in next week to see this incredible 1/6 massive movie grade model.
Love it, now I think I'd like a look at that swear jar you mentioned, I don't generally swear in my daily conversation (as seems to be the trend these days), but I can absolutely assure you that, were I to attempt such an undertaking, I would likely fill a grain silo or two, very little patience (also, while swearing, I tend to launch inanimate objects with some authority), so I'm really looking forward to your next video as well as your grander plans, enjoy your weekend
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Kept waiting to watch this one for a „special“ moment on this Saturday afternoon. As again, this video passed way to fast. Such a joy to see you do this one! The difference in track width has more than one reason. The broader the track the better a heavy tank can ride on mud and unprepared soil. Your Tiger I has about 54 to 57 tons in reality, the Hetzer is about 17 tons. Also, the Hetzer hull is based on a Czech prewar design for a much lighter tank. IIRC the hull was widened a bit for the Hetzer, possibly also the track got widened. The Hetzer surely is a bit more heavy the it’s „father“, the Panzer 38t, but way lighter than a Tiger I…. 😉
Thank you for you very kind comments and knowledge of these incredible beasts.
Tony, another great video! When you began the Hetzer project I wasn’t really sure that I would enjoy it as much as your Tiger and Pershing series, but guess what; it’s as good in totally different ways. It demonstrates perfectly that ‘big’ doesn’t have to be better. I’m enthralled by not only the clever design that Armortek have brought to it but also your attention to detail that makes even seemingly insignificant details interesting. I love it, and were it not for lack of space for my own ‘tank park’ and wondering what to do with them after building them, I would be into this like a rat up a drainpipe!
Thanks Peter. I really wanted to build this as it is so different to what I have built before. It has some very challenging parts to it and really frustrating(Video up soon) but still love building it. "Rat up a drainpipe"🤣 I use that expression all the time.
Amazing progress, Tony. Really impressive to see the Hetzer taking shape so quickly. Those track links really are tiny in comparison to the Tiger, and I'm looking forward to seeing them installed in a future episode. Also the Jazz Inc SnowSpeeder sounds like a great addition to your workshop! Having just looked it up on KZhead, I hope you'll find space for it... 👍
Hi Keith and thank you. They are tiny in comparison and that makes them tricky to assemble....I will be doing this as late as I possibly can in the build. The Jazz Inc Snowspeeder is incredible, but alas is not mine. My sons have purchased this to raffle off on their prize draw website, but allowed me the honour to unbox it. It is absolutely incredible and so detailed. Someone very lucky will end up winning this when they launch the draw next year.
Hi Tony, you are rattling through this build again. Surely you will not be able to build another of these kits? if you have now got into modelling what do you think yu will do next or at some point?
Hi Gary and thank you for watching and commenting. Not sure if my wife would allow me to build another,🤣 but I do have my eye on something....I also have plans in mind to turn a small piece of land which I invested in years ago into a full 1/6 scale tank battle zone...Early days, but thinking next year at some point and have a couple of subscribers on here who would love to get involved as well. If I do go for it I will turn it into a full project and film the entire process.
Would love to you build a comet or Cromwell.
And I would love to build one of those, especially the Comet....I love that tank and pretty sure it was the predecessor to the Centurion.
I've seen their RC parade I'm sure I one in their line up?
I just checked they have one not sure if it is a comet or Cromwell?
Armortek did a Comet a while ago but as they are all limited runs of approx 50 it's not been available since. The only 1/6 Cromwell I have seen is a conversion from a Comet and as such a one-off. That being said they may do either or both in the future.
Great to see how this running gears sits on this tank. One thing that came to my mind was why the leaf springs are upside down, well to me that is, as the majority of engineering and cars, trucks etc that have used it - seem to have the leaves the other way round! Do you have any thoughts as to why this is like this on this tank? As to the Jazzinc Snow Speeder, I'm all in for that, they do some spectacular work, and very jealous of those who have the space to display them. The Palitoy version was one of my favourite toys as a kid. I have been a massive Star Wars fan ever since my brother took me to see it in 77/78 at the age of seven. My partner will testify to this due to the back bedroom being full of 'Space Dollies!' 😀
Hi Martin, good point and I don't really have an answer apart from the leaf springs on say a truck or car, would be bolted to the main chassis, whereas on this the wheels are on moveable axels and the tank does not have a chassis frame. I too am a major Star Wars fan and my loft space is full of my collection of nearly 20 years...One day if my older kids ever move out, my wife says I have a 50/50 chance of having one of the rooms to display my collection. 😂 The films blew my mind as a 10 year old kid and that magic has never left me. My two sons, now adults are also major Star Wars fans, so too is my 4 year old Grandson...The legend lives on🤣
Hi Tony. Absolutely love the videos and the sharing of insight into assembly and other items. I want to use a pint similar to the ones you have used on this video for the Hetzer. Do you have spray can manufacturer and color codes that you used? I am trying to figure out the color code for the brown paint that you used for the wheels and the hull. I am not able to make out the specific color you used from the video. I can make out "FOSCO" but that is about it.
Hi and thank you for your positive comments. So the paint I used for this was as follows: Base coat(As I have so much left over from my Tiger) but was the German factory base coat for this tank was: 400ml Fosco Military Style SPRAY PAINT Army Spray Paint Dark Yellow (Dunkelgelb) The Brown is: Kings Army Rotbraun Ral 8017 Military Matt Spray Paint 400ml Vehicle Paint and the green is: Kings Army Olive Green Ral 6003 Military Matt Spray Paint 400ml. These are the colours used on this particular scheme. Hope this helps. Best regards...Tony
You are doing a great Job here 👍👍! Out of curiosity on the original Hetzer is the main suspension arms is simply screwed in or there is a retaining pin to keep it locked in because it would necessarily needs continuous maintenance? Looking forward to see your job finished 👍
Hi Paolo, great question...let me research this and get back to you. Thank you for watching and commenting, it means a great deal to me.
@@tonys_workshop you are welcome because I'm quite curious about mechanical aspects. Thank you for answering me...
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