1/72 Revell Tiger II completed :)

[AJay]

So this build took way too long!

I got bogged down with too many details and bit off more than I could chew. However, I'm pleased to say I've completed my 'Octo-camo' King Tiger. It's not perfect, but I'm quite proud that I stuck with it through the rough times (which there were plenty) and minimal triumphs...lol

To summarize, I used all the new techniques I've learned to date, so have learned a lot and won't be making the same mistakes again. As to the warped display base, that's one of them - I still need to re-paint it black.

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NOTE- the base warped so lesson learned for next time. Also I need to re=paint it black.

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[Alan 45]

You've done a great job on that the weathering looks spot on and realistic.

 

[AJay]

Appreciate your comments, Alan

 

[Polux]

Wow!

Very nice weathered tank! Looks fantastic, with a great paint work!

Cheers. Polux

 

[papa 695]

Ajay it may have took an age to build, but what a build stunning just stunning mate

I may have to give something like this a go, but in a larger scale

 

[AJay]

Thank you, Polux!

 

[AJay]

Cheers, Ian!!! Give it a go, mate

 

[Polux]

Ahh! Forget it!

Nice to see you posting, here, again mate!!

 

[flyjoe180]

Great build Alex, very nicely poised and nice photos too.

 

[phalinmegob]

thats a fantastic model alex, well done......on the base glue a thin strip of balsa a few mill thick all the way around on the bottom flush with the edges and when dry sand it flat on a sheet of sandpaper taped to the desk. it will sand easy as its balsa until you get the bottom edge of the balsa flat then paint it black, it will hide the warped base if it bothers you mate...........

 

[PaulTRose]

for something so small that is awesome!

 

[AJay]

Ahh! Forget it!Nice to see you posting, here, again mate!!

Thanks, mate!

 

[AJay]

Great build Alex, very nicely poised and nice photos too.

Thanks, Joe. Glad you like the photography as it was a nightmare to do with the lighting and my camera....lol

 

[AJay]

thats a fantastic model alex, well done......on the base glue a thin strip of balsa a few mill thick all the way around on the bottom flush with the edges and when dry sand it flat on a sheet of sandpaper taped to the desk. it will sand easy as its balsa until you get the bottom edge of the balsa flat then paint it black, it will hide the warped base if it bothers you mate...........

Thanks, Andrew! That's an great idea! Everything is stuck in place and I don't want to tempt fate, but that's an excellent idea! I may still have a go at some point.

 

[AJay]

for something so small that is awesome!

Appreciated, Paul

 

[ojays]

That is just Ace, the weathering and damage is just so realistic!

Gregg

 

[yak face]

Worth the wait alex ! the effects are superb , cheers tony

 

[Andy2035]

Hi Alex,

I think you jest Sir, there is no way this is that small with so much detail, dude, do you have the eyes of Superman...:eek:

Super top marks for this...

Andy...

 

[eddiesolo]

This is top draw modelling at its best. A seriously small project brought to life by a seriously talented model maker. Not to mock or disparage the many superb talents on this site, after all we are all working at different levels and trying to improve our skills, but this level of modelling is masterful. A chocy gong from me and I doff my cap to you good sir.

Si

 

[AJay]

That is just Ace, the weathering and damage is just so realistic!Gregg

Thanks, Gregg, so happy you think so!!