Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Hello friends! This will be my new project: Cyberhobby 1/35, Otto Carius, Tiger I Mid-Production, version, Battle of Malinovka. Regards! Rodolfo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Can you tell us some more about the kit and what you plan regarding the camouflage of the model you plan to build? Is there only the version included in the kit which is shown on the top-box art? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Kaireckstadt said: Can you tell us some more about the kit and what you plan regarding the camouflage of the model you plan to build? Is there only the version included in the kit which is shown on the top-box art? from Der Tigermeister himself... and instructions from Scalemates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Can you tell us some more about the kit and what you plan regarding the camouflage of the model you plan to build? Is there only the version included in the kit which is shown on the top-box art? Hi Kaireckstadt! The kit it have two versions, Battle of Malinovka and Battle of Narva. About the kit: It presents the Otto Carius tank used in this battle with integrated Zimmerit. The surfaces present the coating with the characteristic pattern in these tanks. The kit has the necessary parts to make precisely the tank '217' and for this, two types of mantelete are included, the original of this version and the one that presented the production tank; dome and continuous 'early' type vinyl chains; additional wheels to represent "replaced" in the field. The tools are included molded with or without supports, the barrel can be moved backwards simulating the trigger recoil Two types of muzzle brake are included for the barrel, the driver's viewfinder is movable, The MG comes perfectly detailed. It contains new domes (includes two types, with and without draining) to every detail characteristic of this version, as well as its welded ring on its structure; the arm of the commander's hatch, the inner ring of the dome and the transparent periscopes are molded independently. The escape hatch is operable and reflects its internal detail. The hatch of the loader, which can be armed open or closed and contains all its internal mechanism detail as well as the hatches of the radio operator and the driver. Two types of hubs for the wheels and two types of idler wheels are included. The jack is manufactured in several pieces and can be placed extended / retracted, the tips of the drag cables are molded in one piece and include two types of cables, the tool box for the back of the turret can be assembled open /closed. The driver's vision port can be opened / closed. The kit contains internal components such as fuel tank, radiators and fans which are independently molded. The suspension has fully operable torsion bars. It has a sheet of decals for two sets of tank 217 in Malinovka and Narva. It consists of 600 parts. Limited edition. Regards! Rodolfo 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hello! The detail of the Zimmerit is better than I thought, the irregular surface is more convincing than when they were very uniform. Regards! Rodolfo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I‘m not an expert but this looks very convincing to me. This will be an interesting build! Which version will you choose? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Will be watching this, I have done a late Tiger 1 and like to add another…… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Thanks for your kind comments friends!. My version will be Malinovka. To assemble the torsion bars you have to be more careful with the alignment of the suspensions because the bars are weak and although they fix properly, they do not have enough force to prevent them from moving, before gluing the wheels you must make sure of this. These are great for those who want to mount the wheels on a diorama and fix it on irregular terrain. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Nice start on the build! Are the wheels already glued? How can this be painted if it is so ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hello friend!. I regularly glue and paint them with a lot of patience and a good pulse, other times I paint them before gluing them to the tank, after painting them I add the tracks. Here is an easy assembly without complications, the back plate with the Zimmerit well accomplished. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Nice start, and I like the Zimmerit. I have made my own in the past, but I think I would rather have it there, already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Thanks GazzaS, Yes, I did the same in other works with the zimmerit but I prefer that they are already integrated as in this kit. Assembly of the wheels including 1 damaged "by combat" and another without mounting of the first one in the row. The tracks I had to stretch them a bit because they were somewhat short, it is an advantage of the DS. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 Hello friends! Ready the photo-cut in the cooling system although it is not very necessary if it is not going to be shown. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Nice work! I built a Dragon Tiger with the DS tracks and was never satisfied with them. I have this set of Friuls... It's been on another tiger, and now rents space on a Sturmmorser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Nice work, I refuse to buy Dragon with the DS tracks, Dragon are to expensive in there own right but to then have to add AM tracks………!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 Thanks for your comments friends!. I didn't like the first DS tracks from me, they were too weak and sometimes they broken with Humbrol washes but now they are different, at least in the last kts I have built The main board is a bit uneven so the front of the right side has to be lightly sanded to be able to adjust it to the chassis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 That is an odd fit issue with Dragon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Hello friend!. Yes, it is rare, it is probably a defect of the aging production plate. The plate and the chassis are already adjusted. I have finished the rear and the front without problems, I think I will seal the hatches of the grilles because up there will be an hook and it will avoid them from opening. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Hello friend I have started the assembly of tools and tow cables. The holes of the conductor's protective block were very large so I proceeded to fill them with Vallejo putty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Looking good! Love Tiger I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Thanks GazzaS!. Photo-etched in tools work has finished, a bit tedious, I think I'll start buying the latest "new generation" ready-made ones, hee, hee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Good work! These details bring life to the model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Looks like the most beautiful tank in the world! Yes... I love Tiger I. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Thanks for your kind comments friends!. The tiger is practically finished, first I have to airbrush the inside of the turret as well as the barrel and seats. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 The turret is almost ready inside, I applied MIG Primer White and then a mixture of Tamiya with white and lacquer for fluidity in the airbrush. I just need to detail something about the cannon and periscopes. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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