1/6 scale Armortek Hetzer Jagdpanzer 38 (Vid 23)waiting for the rain to stop, I work on my Tiger.
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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 - Whilst waiting for a break in the weather, I carry out some essential maintenance on my Tiger and I announce my next new Armortek project.
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Tony, great to see the Tiger back once again, although sorry that you’ve decided to sell it, particularly after all the hours of hard work that you’ve spent on it. However, as I’ve mentioned before, space and funds are so vital in maintaining a ‘fleet’ of armoured vehicles. I do hope that your find a worthy home for it. I’m really looking forward to your Land-Rover project, having spent many uncomfortable hours of my life in British Army Landies all round the world, although never in a Series One! Keep up the outstanding work 👍🏼
Hi Peter and thank you. I am fond of the Tiger, especially as it was the first, but as you say and understand, space and funds are vital to maintain this new 'tank building addiction' . My Uncle had an old Series 1 on his farm many years ago and I used to drive it...not easy, but still very fond memories...He has long since passed and have no idea what happened to his 'pet' I am looking forward to building this as it has a lot of sentimental value to me, but also a new learning experience...As this one is a '50's series, not sure how to militarise it, but researching now to see what path to follow. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and thank you for your continued support.
Hi Tony, I used to use the spirals for document binding to tidy up cables, easy to fit and remove. If you have a soldering iron with removable tips you can fit a screw bit and apply heat much better to release thread lock without threat of other damage
Thanks Paul, good ideas. I really like the book spiral tip...will definitely look at using that.
Good maintenance is essential ,Tiger 🐅131 gets checked out every ride . Sound card lady got a very alluring voice ,heavy you gotta sell it 😭😭but the Landy and Leopard will be good 👍👍.😱 James Taylor a man of many talents😂😂.
Hi Steve and thank you. Yep...Tiger has now taken a deposit and will be off to it's new home at the end of April...I am a tad sad, but the guy buying it absolutely loves it and has followed the build since the start as well, so he knows what he is buying. Yes...James Taylor...also a doyen in all things 'Series 1 rover' Who knew?🤣🤣.
little bit of maintenance to keep it running right. Tony: I like that Tiger and waiting like you for better weather to paint. Got my steel cut out and next is welding it together, which will be lengthy. Can't wait to see your next video.
Hi Bill and thank you. Weather has improved here in the UK...looks like Spring has eventually arrived.....Managed to get all my painting done over two weekends....but really pleased with results...videos back up on the Hetzer again next week. I would love to see your project when complete as it sounds incredible. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
bit behind on your videos Tony due to man-flu-lurgy! Nice bit of servicing and problem solving with the turret ring, enjoyed that 👍
Thanks Martin...Hope you are feeling better now.
Glad to see you back. I'm a little bummed about the Tiger, but I do understand. Sorry to hear about the continued foul weather, we had a seemingly endless winter here in Iowa 22-23. I hope your new kit arrives soon, that should be an interesting build. I'm looking forward to seeing the painting portion on the Hetzer. I hope you have a great weekend/week! Cheers!
Hi Michael and thank you. Yes..me too, but nobody has come forward yet to buy, so I may end up keeping it. I really need to make some room and raise some funds so I can continue building...Fingers crossed some one ends up taking new ownership and looks after it as well as it deserves. Weather is now improving here in the UK and over the last two weekends have managed to complete the initial painting of the Hetzer...Videos up starting again next week...just waiting for my son Ben to do his magic on the editing. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and thank you for your continued support.
Thanks for the insight into your maintenance work on the Tiger, Tony. Sorry to hear you're looking for a new home for it though. I saw your posting on the forum and understand the space and budgeting constraints, although personally I wouldn't let go of it easily... Good Luck, and Cheers👍
Thanks Keith and much appreciated. Yeh, I am sad about letting it go...that is if it actually sells, but I do need the space and the funds to keep my 'Tank build addiction' going. It is an incredible model and works so well...I hope it does eventually find a new home with someone who will enjoy using it. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Blimey, the Landrover project was quite a surprise to me! But, it won’t stop me from following you along on this one, too! Wise words and great show on the Tiger maintenance! Hope you find a buyer soon! I dream about the Jagdpanther. But, living on the first floor with no elevator, and no workshop as yours, I don’t know. Time will tell. Greetings from Germany, Thomas
Hi Thomas, greetings from the UK and thank you for your amazing support. The series 1 made sense to me as it takes up a fraction of the room and the cost is more affordable. This would suit your current set up as it does not need a lot of room. Best of all, you can actually carry it...as it only weighs 12kg without the option packs...so, can't see it weighing much more than 15Kg when complete, thats lighter than the Turret on the Tiger🤣. I hope the Tiger does find a new home as it is an amazing kit. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Morning Tony bud whoever gets the tiger will be very lucky done a cracking job on the build Series one land-rover be something completely different from the Tanks, Look forward to seeing it take shape, The leopard you surprise me Didn't think you were in to the modern stuff Compared to the tiger bud it is massive barrel will be around a meter long and the hull will be much longer and it's going to be really heavy I saw the chieftain at the AT open day and boy what I bit of kit absolutely massive similar in size, sadly they won't make them again would have liked one Not keen on the Jagdpanther release? Look forward to the next one
Morning Gary, thanks mate...yeh...a tad sad but I am running out of space and really do want to raise funds to build the Leopard. I know it is a modern tank, but from what I have seen from Armortek it is insane how well it looks and operates. I agree with you on the Jagdpanther....I would have loved to see them release the 'Comet'. I chose the Series 1 because of it's size, cost and to provide a different challenge...it is also something I can see me handing down to my Grandson...if he stops taking my tools🤣
Bring on the rover Tony old mate, looking forward to it. Enjoyed watching you tinker on this one. Cheers. Have you ever considered emigrating? No shortage of fine, warm days down my way. LOL
Hi Chris and thank you. I am looking forward to getting started on my Series 1, but want to complete the paint job on the Hetzer first...I managed to find a break in the weather and get the painting started...video up next week....Emigrate to warmer lands...that is a dream...far to old for that now😀
Excellent, enjoyed this 👍👍
Thank you, back to my build and painting starting next week. Hope you continue to follow and support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Tony, the two item i am referring to look like spacers, or heat sinks. One has the on off switch and the other has nothing! I also assume you need two comfort connectors to charge each battery separately.
Hi David, oh I see what you mean now...sorry....They are only aluminium angles set on timber blocks...I was going to mount the power switch and smoke control that side, but the leads were better served on the other side. I left them in place as one of them acts as a support for the speaker. Yes two comfort connectors required, one for each battery. Hope this helps.
Sorry missed the start . Went whiting fishing caught two sharks in stead
🤣 Wow and eh wow!!!
Great video Tony, it's really nice to see the Tiger again, back to where it all began 😊 don't hold your breath on the weather mate, looks like the whole Bank Holiday is going to be a wash out, have a good one. Well... hush my mouth, the sun is out... just managed to spray 100 metres of fake barbed wire.
Hi Russ....yeh...very fond on this kit, but I have no choice but to find a new owner...need the space and funds to keep my new 'tank building' addiction going 😂 Yes...the Sun did show up and I have now completed the painting on my Hetzer...really pleased with how the camo scheme came out...Videos up soon, just waiting for Ben to do his editing magic on them...back on track from next week. Have a great rest of the weekend and thank you for your amazing support from the start.
@@tonys_workshop Always a pleasure Tony, somebody is going to end up with a very special tank, sign the underside and bump that price up. As seen on Tony's Workshop 😁
it will probably de-value it🤣
@@tonys_workshop Haha, your public love your work buddy.
Thank you...that is an amazing comment.
Good video. What are the two items that are between the speakers and the rear of the hull? The doner figures, where do you get them, and do you need to supply the uniforms. The electrical connections of the figures go to where?one other question, on the remote charger leads, what do you have on the leads to keep them from shorting in the tank? Good job as usual!
Hi David and thank you. I guess you are referring to the Smoke unit and the main relay block that connects the smoke unit to the sound card within the audio unit. The figures are either from the DID or Dragon range of 1/6 scale figures. You purchase these with what ever uniform you require and then send them off to "Churchill Creations" or similar and then he takes the head, the uniform and other parts, creates the animatronic figures and send them back to you. You decide how you want to power them I elected to have hard wired back to the batteries with connectors. I use the CTEK MXS 5.0 Battery Charger with Automatic Temperature Compensation units and these come with insulated connectors with caps to prevent any shorting out. Hope this helps.
Hi Tony , Glad to know the Leopard 2A4 will be your target down the road. Wondering what tank is your direct next one? Chieftain or Sherman? FAMO?😅
Hi and thanks for watching/commenting. My next project is the series 1 , then hopefully the Leopard...if they still have them...otherwise...not sure....I would love to build either the Chieftain or the Comet....lets hope they bring one of these out.
Just like cricket, rain stops play...
You are not wrong....however, it did brighten up so I have now completed the paint scheme...videos up next week. So nice to see the Sun again after such a long grey and wet winter. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for watching and supporting.
Hi Tony, Just got around to viewing this. Have you upgraded your tow cables and track cable. Either way do they have a ferrule with a taper end at the end opposite the loop. If they came with the kit they look better than the 2015 version. Alastair
Hi Alastair, they came with the kit. I guess this was one of a few upgrades they provided on the late variant version.
@@tonys_workshop Thanks
Hi! I'm glad your back and in good health. I was suspected it was the weather.! I have three questions! 1. How heavy is your Tiger. 2. Why red 205? #. What division is the tank connected to?
The 205 was the tank of SS-Obersturmführer Michael Wittmann of the '2nd. Company/Heavy SS Panzer Division 101'.
Hi and sorry for delay in responding...I was working on the paint scheme for my Hetzer today...Videos up starting next week. I see that @janhansmann9566 has answered your question and the only reason I went with this was at the time it was the only set of 1/6 scale decals I could find. Thank you for your continues support.
@@janhansmann9566 Aha! Tank you!
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Another great video Tony. Sorry to see the Tiger go. Sell the Pershing and keep the Tiger.......
Thanks Brian. Yep...has to go to help me with future builds....I love this Tiger but the Pershing is a very special tank to me. so that will be staying. Hope you continue to watch and follow my builds.
Hey Tony, I pm’d you on the forum👍
Hi Andy, and thank you. I saw that, but I cant seem to sign in from my home PC...I think AT still have some bugs on their new Web site. I can when I return to work on Tuesday...yes the Tiger is still for sale and looking for a new careful home.😀..However, you can contact me on the email listed on the post. Email me and then we can exchange numbers if you are interested. BTW...I have been watching your videos on the Series 1 build...How are you getting on? It has actually helped me decide to go for one...I love this 'Landie' as it has a lot of sentimental value for me. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Great to hear from you..fellow 'You-tuber'
Was hoping it was going to a comet or Cromwell . Both look the same?
Sorry Mark...I would love to build the Comet, as it is one of my favourite tanks, but they dont seem to have any plans on that. I may have to change plan if the Leopard sells out. Thanks for your continued support.
@@tonys_workshop il will sit back and watch the land drover build if no leopard
Thanks Mark....hopefully it will happen.
After all that hard work you want to sell your Tiger!!! I could not do that. Please. Give me some idea as to what price you are willing to accept. Cheers. Oh and a very informative video.
Hi Warren. Great to hear from you and thank you. I agree, however, I do need to make space for future builds and if I can recoup some money on the sale of the Tiger, this will go towards another AT tank. If you visit the AT Forum it is listed on 'For Sale with my contact details. It comes as a complete set up with all the AT option packs, including radio gear, animatronic figures, accessories, and all original paperwork and cert...Complete 'Ready to Run' kit . If you are interested, please let me know and we can discuss further
Just waiting for Armortek forum administrator to validate application before I can contact you.
No problem Warren...I thought you could still read articles on the Forum without registering. They must have changed it when they upgraded their Website recently. Look forward to speaking soon.
Hi Warren, I have another interested guy in the Tiger. If you want to contact me sooner, you can do so on this: tonysworkshop1967@gmail.com
Is it a comet or cromwell
Mate love the comet myself also.
Comet Cromwell centaur built the same style. Centaur ended up being a training tank.
Yeh, just wish they would release this....
Great informavive video , sorry to hear you are having to sell your tiger tank .think the land rover is a great idea and the grandkids are going to love driving it round the garden .Best wishes to your good self and the family and fingers crossed this weather picks up soon .
Thanks Steve. Needs must I'm afraid....Three tanks in and the workshop is starting to get a tad congested....Don't know why my wife just doesn't give up her sewing room🤣. I am looking forward to building the series 1 as it will be completely different from what I have done so far...and...I will probably end up gifting this to my Grandson....he would do a lot less damage with this rather than one of the tanks. (when he is a little older though) I actually managed to complete the paint job on my Hetzer today as the weather improved here in Essex....really pleased with the Camo results...videos up soon. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
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Thank you again...much appreciated. Hope you continue to follow my channel.
Would you be interested in doing a video on just those figures?
Hi...I may do a video when I install the new figure to my M26. Thanks for watching and commenting.