1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks Carl 

[KevinM]

Holy Crap!!! Ron I think I am down under at the Armory

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks Kevin 

[Clunkmeister]

Judas Iscariot,.. on a chariot!  I’m stunned beyond words.  I really need to snag this kit !

Truly stunning build, Ron!

Those tracks will have me sniffin’ glue, though!

[Bomber_County]

Mighty fine scratch building, stunning………

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[belugawhaleman]

That Tiger's looking spectacular Ron! It's been fun following your build.

Well done!

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks Paul 

 It's a llooonngg way from being done.

Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

Wow, stunning work seeing it all come together. 

At least you can lift the turret off and see most of the interior that way. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[Irishman1]

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

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[HubertB]

Being usually in the « yeah, but I know it’s there » camp, I think in this case it would still be better to find a way to display the innards of this beast : it’s too good to be hidden …

Of course, as we say in French, « les conseilleurs ne sont pas les payeurs »

Hubert

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey Hubert 

 Translation please, I  don't speak French.😁

Ron G 

[Martinnfb]

Labour of love, that's for sure. Looking at your meticulous work Ron and thinking about building something in 1/16 scale, T-72 perhaps? Very inspiring work Sir.

Cheers

Martin

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[belugawhaleman]

15 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

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 

I have to agree about the Takom ( including Andy's). The Trumpeter T72

tracks were a nightmare... Involving filing and sanding to get each link to fit.

Mine, currently is on hold...just gave up, but I will eventually finish it as there

Isn't much left to do.....There isn't much detail to that kit...no interior and missing details ....headlights an example. Your money, is better spent on the Takom big scale kits....or on Trumpeter's T34s. Their SU 100 is excellent. Will be building that one soon.

 

 

[HubertB]

9 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said:

Hey Hubert 

 Translation please, I  don't speak French.😁

Ron G 

Literally « the advisers are not those who pay », or in other words, words are easy and free, doing is the hard work

Hubert

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[BlrwestSiR]

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. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

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!

[CrankyCrafstman]

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 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks guys