1/16 scale Tiger VI Ausf E early build

[BlrwestSiR]

Definitely looks like a Tiger. The screens on the Fiefel filters add a nice touch. 

 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone, your comments are much appreciated.

Ron G 

[Irishman1]

Truly amazing build. Very inspiring 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks everyone 

 Ok, it is now painted in gelbbraun  RAL 8000. I also have all of the tools painted.

Right side view showing the outlining I did for the RAL 7008 graugrün.

Front view showing the outlining.

Left side view showing the outlining.

Rear view showing the pre weathering rust work to the exhaust covers.

This view shows the front of the tank with the tools added.

Same thing of the other side. The tools are only sitting there for pictures. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Thanks guys 

  OK, it's finally done, at least its painted, both colors. I have the tow cables mounted, all the tools mounted and the Whitman figure assembled...Whew! I think everything is done, I just need to apply a clear coat before I start the weathering.

Right side view of the turret. It looks a lot grayer in these pics then in person.

Left side view of the turret.

Right side view of the hull.

Front view of the hull.

Left side view of the hull.

Rear view of the hull.

Left front view of the tank.

Right front view of the tank. I know that there are no tools or cables in these pictures, because I haven't added them yet (I forgot to take some pictures). 

  Now comes the scary part, at least for me, "The Weathering". I haven't built a tank model since I was 8 years old, a LONG time ago. I'm not sure how to proceed now. Should I do any other stuff before I clear coat it? Should I do the washes first, chipping first? How about some help from the knowledgeable tank builders on here. 

Thanks Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

Ron, the camo looks great. 

For the weathering, I would probably do the wear on the running gear first, then add the weathering after that. The drive sprockets and idlers would definitely have paint worn off by the tracks underneath any weathering. For the rest, I'm in the same boat as you as what to do first. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey Carl 

  Thanks for the response. I was thinking of doing a light 60/40 thinner to buff (Tamiya) before the clear  coat what do you think? I'm thinking it will tone down the camo and help blend the colors a little more. 

Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

The buff overspray sounds like a good idea. Maybe as a mist coat over the whole tank and possibly slightly heavier on the running gear? If you do it before the clear coat, I'd do it lightly first as I've found clear coats tend to darken everything. 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Yeah that's what I was thinking. Thanks Carl.

Ron G 

[belugawhaleman]

Tiger's looking great Ron!

[GazzaS]

Looks great, Ron!

 

[CrankyCrafstman]

Hey all 

  Back on the Tiger, kinda. I have the dust coat and the clear coats on, looks alot better. I also have the tracks painted and weathered. This wasn't easy, at least for me. They turned out ok in the end, but I was sweating it there for awhile.😥🫣

I think they look ok, what do you guys think?

They will look better on the tank.

Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

Glad to see you back at work on the Tiger. 

I like the wear that you've put into them. But I think they might be a bit bright. 

If you're on Britmodeler, there's always lots of talk about the colour of tracks, especially on German AFVs. Most German WWII track supposedly had a high manganese content so is more metallic brown than silver/grey. 

 

[FullArmor]

Nice weathering on those tracks. I do not think they are bit bright. Try them on. You can always add more stuff if tracks look off until also tank is weathered.

[CrankyCrafstman]

12 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Glad to see you back at work on the Tiger. 

I like the wear that you've put into them. But I think they might be a bit bright. 

If you're on Britmodeler, there's always lots of talk about the colour of tracks, especially on German AFVs. Most German WWII track supposedly had a high manganese content so is more metallic brown than silver/grey. 

 

Hey Carl 

  Yeah, I read those posts on Britmodeler. It seems that WW2 German tracks (actually almost all WW2 tracks were made from Manganese steel). This is a very hard color to try and replicate. I'm going to put my thinking cap on when I go down to the modeling dungeon and try a few things. I'll let you all know what I find out after some experimentation.

Ron G 

[mark31]

Just wonderfull work love it

 

Mark