[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey all 

  Small update for the Tiger.

These are finally done! And they were a pain in the neather regions.

This view shows the difficultie track guide horns.

This view shows the other side of the spare tracks, the ones that go on the front of the tank.

This view shows the rear of the tank. I'm finally to the point of gluing on kit parts, imagine that...lol. the exhaust shields are only on temporarily, they will come off when I start painting and weathering.

This view shows the AFV MODELLER exhaust caps. These are the open running ones. There is still a lot of work to be done, some more painting, weathering, chipping, etc., etc.

Ron G 

[Soo.... What did you just get???]

23 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

Another 1/16 kit arrived moments ago!

From Trumpeter, It's their T-34/85 Model 1944 Facory No. 183 (00902).

These are big kits....around 800 or so parts! I've got to build one of these.

I now have four of these kits...plus their Su-100. I plan to build the Su-100

First. I think the Big SU has something like 1100 parts! Anyway, I have to

start building something as I have had a kit sitting for a few weeks needing

to be finished!......I'll finish that, then I'll find something big to build.

 

Oohhh! Big tanks, cool

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said:

I feel your pain on the tracks. At least they're a decent size.

The craziest ones I've done were Model Kasten T-48 tracks for a Sherman. 2 pins, 2 track pad halves, 2 end connectors, 1 duck bill and 2 rivets per track link. All needing removal and cleanup before assembly. 

OUCH!

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey all 

  Small update, I got the ammo bins painted.

I have them installed, but didn't get any pictures.

  I FINALLY! got the tracks done, both sides. I don't want to go through that again! I also have all of the wheels done, all 48 of em. Now I just need to paint them and weather them. It's getting closer to the end, I think...lol

Ron G 

[Soo.... What did you just get???]

Just got this in the mail from AHHQ'S. I'll do a little review of it once I have a chance to go through the kit. From what I can see this is quite an amazing kit.

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey all 

 I think I have all of the interior details finally done. I just need to paint them and install them.

This view shows all four of the lower ammunition bins that go in the floor on either side of the turret.

This picture is of the two on the drivers side.

This picture is of the two on the radio operators side.

This view shows the two bins on drivers side in place in the hull.

This view shows the two bins on the radio operators side in place in the hull. A little paint and the interior is complete...Ta Da! Except for some weathering. I'm waiting on some Ammo by Mig washes.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Thanks Martin 

  1/16 is a great scale to use your scratch building skills. The only T-72 that I know of is the Trumpeter one. It can be pricey, in the $250 to $300 range. The Takom kits are a good buy in the $129 to $150 range. The classy hobby kits are nice also, about the same price range. If it has to be Russian, I'm afraid that Trumpeter is your only bet.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey Hubert 

 Translation please, I  don't speak French.😁

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

13 minutes ago, Irishman1 said:

You have to make the top removable!!! The fabrication and detail work is museum quality!!! Skill and artistry at work here.

Thanks Irish

  Ok, but that means more scratch building to add all the detail to the roof interior...lol. I may do that, still debating, everybody let me know what I should do.

 Yes, add the roof detail and make it removable.

 No, just finish it and concentrate on the exterior.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Thanks Carl 

 I'm kinda thinking about making the turret roof and hull roof removable. I'm just not sure it will look ok around the weld seams, still debating it.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Thanks Paul 

 It's a llooonngg way from being done.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey all 

  Ok, it's glued together turret and hull. I gave it a coat of Tamiya lacquer clear so it's ready for chipping and weathering.

This view shows the ammo storage bins and gertzaks added.

This view shows the front area.

Another view of the ammo bins.

This view shows the front radio operators position and all the gertzacks and ammo boxes added.

This view shows the instrument panel and the gauge decals in place.

This view shows the radios and some of the wiring.

This view of the turret shows all of the details added.

Another view of the Turret, but with the gun breach in place.

This view is the turret sitting in place in the hull without the top deck.

And this view shows all that you will be able to see after everything is assembled... Interiors do seem to be a waste of time. I'm the only one who will know what is in there...lol

And what it will look like when done less paint. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon.

Ron G 

[Pure nostalgia - Airfix 1/24 Me-109E]

NICE, Tom

 Oldies but goodies, what.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Thanks guys 

 Yeah Ernie they were a real pain in the rectum, the guide horns should of had longer locating pins so that they could have more glue area to bond them to the track links, then they wouldn't keep falling off like they are prone to do.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Thanks Kevin 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Thanks Carl 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey all 

  More work done on the Tiger today. Here are some pictures for you to look at.

This is a view looking through the gun breach area.

Another view of the same thing from a different angle.

This is a view looking down into the turret.

This is a view looking at the rear wall area.

This is a view looking forward at the gun breach. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

15 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

That's the second time spell check changed your name. I enter it correctly and it changes it. Gotta love technology.

The paint looks great. How did you paint it so neatly with all the details in place?

It wasn't easy, I  kinda messed it up, I'll fix it when I do the second coat.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey all 

  FINALLY...paint. Ok, I got some paint down.

I know it's still to yellow, but I fixed it and the next coat will be whiter. This is just the first coat/primer I need to add some white to this and add the grey coat and touch up the details.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

15 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Rob, that really looks amazing. The dial on the control is truly impressive. No idea what it does either. 

 

Thanks Carl, and it's Ron.

[1/32 Aichi D3A1 (type 99) Val. (Infinity Models) Final bits.]

On 8/2/2023 at 12:45 AM, Clunkmeister said:

Looks much better now, no doubt 

 

WOW! black and orange my favorite colors. Hey Ernie have you checked out my Tiger build recently I have the complete interior about 90% done and almost ready for paint.

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Sorry Carl, no paint yet. I do have most all of the turret details done except for five boxes that go on the rear wall.

This picture shows the whole inside of the turret.

This view shows the electrical junction box between the loading door and the MP40. I added three ammo pouches for tge MP40, there from the Tamiya Kubelwagon.

This view shows the control board. I'm not sure what this is for/or if I even got it right, but it looks pretty convincing to me.

This view shows the gun dampener cylinder and the open box above it. I still need to add the vision blocks to both sides. I took two of these from my 1/16 Panzer II Ausf F,  I wont miss them because I'm not planning on having it have open hatches.

  Hopefully I can get the boxes done and installed so I can start painting...lol

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

1 minute ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Great work Ron. Looking forward to seeing it under paint. 

You got it Carl I'll get on it right away...lol

Ron G 

[1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build]

Hey all 

  Ok, here's some more pictures for you to look at.

this picture shows the comparison of the 1/35 scale on the left and the 1/16 scale on the right. I'm in the process of adding all the turret detail, boxes, gas masks, gertzacks, etc.

This view shows the screen basket/chute I scratch built. The grey barrel sticking up on the left is from the MP40.

This view is from the bottom up showing some of the basket details.

Another view of the screen chute under the commanders seat.

This view shows the turret from the back to the front.

This view shows the turret from the front to the back. As soon as I get all of the turret details added I'll start painting again. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

[Soo.... What did you just get???]

AHHQ did a build review on this kit, looked pretty cool to me Paul.

Ron G