Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 Another update, getting pretty close now just last PE and tools to add .......some pics.....wish I had time during the week to top and tail this....... 7
DocRob Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Nice and clean work Phil. Your Tiger looks great in shining armor. Cheers Rob 3
Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 Thanks Rob, I think I’m going to have to use Tamiya rattle can primer before I start camouflaging......... Wish I’d had another 4 hours this weekend............ 4
Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Grunhertz said: gorgeous work Phil Thanks much appreciated, really enjoying this build. Never done so much PE in my life..... 3
Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 33 minutes ago, harv said: Nice !!......harv Thanks Harv, you ought to try a bit of armour..... 2
Bomber_County Posted September 29, 2019 Author Posted September 29, 2019 Ok guys, I’m calling this one done and ready for the spray booth. I have learnt a lot about PE on this one and using zimmerit brass sheeting. The wheels will be stripped of and the tracks sprayed and weathered separately. With all the brass I’m going to soak the whole model in washing up liquid for a couple of hours to degrease it. Hopefully by next weekend it will be dry to start spraying. If you guys spot anything I’ve missed just shout......... Now back to the Sd.Kfz. 166....... 7
DocRob Posted October 4, 2019 Posted October 4, 2019 Your Tiger is looking pretty cool in it's half metal appearance. I like the look of your fine PE work, and it's almost a shame to see it covered with paint. Will there be any dents and bruises, because PE is perfect to replicate that. Cheers Rob 2
Bomber_County Posted October 5, 2019 Author Posted October 5, 2019 22 hours ago, Mikester said: Looking good, Phil! Thanks Mike, hope I don’t go and mess it up spraying and weathering it....... 2
Jackster Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 Brilliant job Phil, that is a lot of PE, great job, looking fantastic! 2
Jeff Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 Every time I click on this thread it starts at the top of the page, and I have to scroll down thru the pics to get to new content, and every time I do that, I see something I missed the last time I was here, I just had a good look at the fenders, and realized just how good they look and the edges have perfect bends that line up expertly...... the fenders are perfectly executed, and look REALLY good, the Zimmeret or what ever it's called ( I was told one I am no expert on German armor ) looks perfectly placed, especially on the turret...... I can't wait to see how you paint this one , Phil........ I see something new every visit............. so patiently waiting for some paint spillage, Phil.............. 2
Bomber_County Posted October 5, 2019 Author Posted October 5, 2019 16 hours ago, DocRob said: Your Tiger is looking pretty cool in it's half metal appearance. I like the look of your fine PE work, and it's almost a shame to see it covered with paint. Will there be any dents and bruises, because PE is perfect to replicate that. Cheers Rob Thanks Rob, I like the metal looks as well. The PE at the start was daunting but slowly got to grips with it, learnt a lot. Not sure if to knock this around to much, with the PE I’m worried in ruining it for a few dents.........I’ll base coat it first in think........ 4
Bomber_County Posted October 5, 2019 Author Posted October 5, 2019 2 hours ago, Jackster said: Brilliant job Phil, that is a lot of PE, great job, looking fantastic! Thanks, the PE in the end was fun, this build certainly pushed me. Suppose that’s what GB is supposed to do.......... 3
Bomber_County Posted October 5, 2019 Author Posted October 5, 2019 48 minutes ago, Jeff said: Every time I click on this thread it starts at the top of the page, and I have to scroll down thru the pics to get to new content, and every time I do that, I see something I missed the last time I was here, I just had a good look at the fenders, and realized just how good they look and the edges have perfect bends that line up expertly...... the fenders are perfectly executed, and look REALLY good, the Zimmeret or what ever it's called ( I was told one I am no expert on German armor ) looks perfectly placed, especially on the turret...... I can't wait to see how you paint this one , Phil........ I see something new every visit............. so patiently waiting for some paint spillage, Phil.............. Jeff, you’re too kind. This build pushed me and have never done as much PE in my life. My old Mission Models bender came in for a lot of use but the small parts have to bent with pliers or even tweezers. The fenders lining up is a pure coincidence. The Eduard sheet brass Zimmerit is a cheat but suits my limited bench time. It maybe a little to regular for some people but I am really happy with it........as for the painting, I am really happy with the road wheel camouflage pattern but as for replicating that on the hull and turret..........help........I washed the whole model last weekend ( never model during the week because of getting home past 8.00 pm every night ) so should be nice a dry. All being well base coating tomorrow....... 3
Jeff Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 OK, Phil............ I will wait patiently in the back of the class.......................... this is going to be good............... 2
harv Posted October 5, 2019 Posted October 5, 2019 On 9/29/2019 at 10:27 AM, Bomber_County said: Ok guys, I’m calling this one done and ready for the spray booth. I have learnt a lot about PE on this one and using zimmerit brass sheeting. The wheels will be stripped of and the tracks sprayed and weathered separately. With all the brass I’m going to soak the whole model in washing up liquid for a couple of hours to degrease it. Hopefully by next weekend it will be dry to start spraying. If you guys spot anything I’ve missed just shout......... Now back to the Sd.Kfz. 166....... Cracking good show. Can't wait for paint !......harv 5
Bomber_County Posted October 5, 2019 Author Posted October 5, 2019 Thanks Harv, much appreciated......... 3
Bomber_County Posted October 5, 2019 Author Posted October 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff said: OK, Phil............ I will wait patiently in the back of the class.......................... this is going to be good............... I hope so....... 3
Jeff Posted October 6, 2019 Posted October 6, 2019 21 hours ago, Bomber_County said: I hope so....... 1
Bomber_County Posted December 20, 2019 Author Posted December 20, 2019 So finished work for the festive break,off work until the 2nd Jan. ........now time to finish this Tiger off before the deadline........ 5
JohnB Posted December 20, 2019 Posted December 20, 2019 That is some really nice work. I look forward to seeing the completed model. 2
Bomber_County Posted December 20, 2019 Author Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks John, I am definitely going to see this one through....... 4
DocRob Posted December 21, 2019 Posted December 21, 2019 Although it's almost a shame to cover your great PE work, I have to say the paint covered look is also very tempting. Can't wait for the finish line. Cheers Rob 2
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