Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)

Si Benson

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Right then,
I’ve moved Mr Race and Mr Jones to opposite ends of the room, as I fear some sort of food fight:tongue-out3:

Here is tonight’s update.

Been adding the smaller details such as hatches and handles over the course of the week and tonight i got on with the other track. I did one big length and it formed really nice with just a few wedges and a couple of weights.

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just a short section around the rear idler to do.

Still got a fair few details to add.
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Shame about the lasagna, I even like it reheated after a day or two. Glad you stuck it out with the tracks Si, should look the bomb once you get the color on them. You large scale guys sure have it easy, if I want weld lines it's cut a groove, putty it up then tool it in with a dental probe! :smiling3: And that's why it's called modeling. LOL. Cheers, Rick H.
 

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What's the book Is - looks to have some good detail pictures?
 

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What's the book Is - looks to have some good detail pictures?

Morning Simon,
Here is the book, well its more like a magazine or brochure.
Was only £12 and has some nice big colour pictures of different museum vehicles, in a walk around style, including some interior pictures.
50 odd pages and several pages on camouflage and markings.

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Sorry Si for being a bit behind on this. Looking very good and that book looks a bit of a steal at £12.

ATB

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Just had a look at Ammo site - they also do a Panther one in the same series - but they want €11 postage so more or less doubles the price
 

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Just had a look at Ammo site - they also do a Panther one in the same series - but they want €11 postage so more or less doubles the price
Looks like John has had them in stock Here. If we annoy him enough he might get some more in....I’d get one on the panther too:smiling4:
 

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Just looking through my book on Tigers.
A friend of mine was working for a magazine here in Stamford. She asked me to do a review , which I did and was given the book.
Here are a few photos.
If any on wants any more just say,the book is about a 1/16 build, the photos are remarkable.

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Full of great detail.
 

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oh, that's the Tiger II of David Parker of AFV modeller, that book is still on my wishlist ^^ I saw that one in the flesh many moons ago on a show, extraordinary work!

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Well as I said if any one needs any information please say and I will be more than willing to photo the pages.
Just tell me what section you need.

1. Introduction
2. Internal Construction: The Hull
3. Internal Construction: The Engine
4. Internal Construction: The Engine Bay
5. Internal Painting: The Engine Bay
6. Internal Painting: The Fighting Compartment
7. Internal Construction: The Radio Racks
8. Internal Construction: The Bow Machine Gun
9. Internal Construction: The Gun
10. Internal Construction: The Turret Basket
11. Internal Construction: The Turret
12. Internal Construction: The Ammunition
13. Internal Construction: The Hull Roof
14. External Construction: The Details
15. External Finish: The Painting
16. External Finish: Wheels and Tracks
17. External Finish: The Final Push
18. Completion: Gallery
19. Reference: Archive
20. Reference: Preserved Vehicles
 

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Only just seen this thread Si and i've read it all the way through (even the non-topic food bits lol).

You're making a cracking job of this kit and it's one i'm really interested in as i was looking at this kit and the HobbyBoss one.
 

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Great work Si! Upto your usual builds sir

John i also have the KT book, its a fantastic book and model, i have the same 1/16 KT kit so bought to go with my build (when????????) Lol

he is now doing the 1/16 pz IV and again some totaly superb detailing
 
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