Tiger I.

[Polux]

Hi all!


This evening I’ve been working on the exhausts.


These are the normal plastic pieces. Of course, there isn’t any kind of EP sheet that comes with the model


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I added a scratch build pieces made from a lead sheet.


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With an electric grinder I reproduced some damage.


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Now I glued the lead pieces with super glue.


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Then you just need to press the pieces with your finger.....and yep! Your exhausts looks much damaged now!


(you can add some plastic putty on the joins to seal the work)


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[monica]

looks good Polux,and real like the idea of the dints ,over layed with lead sheet.


were and what thickness is the lead sheet,,would be some think handy to have about:rolleyes:

 

[dougie]

Hi all!
This evening I’ve been working on the exhausts.


These are the normal plastic pieces. Of course, there isn’t any kind of EP sheet that comes with the model


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I added a scratch build pieces made from a lead sheet.


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With an electric grinner I reproduced some damage.


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Now I glued the lead pieces with super glue.


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Then you just need to press the pieces with your finger.....and yep! Your exhausts looks much damaged now!


(you can add some plastic putty on the joins to seal the work)


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Wow, that's a stunning tip, brilliant. Great work Polux

 

[Polux]

I’ve been working, as well, on those wings. I cut the different parts and created some damage for a better look.


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And the main body....


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Now I’m really worried with the tracks....looks quite difficult to work


Thanks for looking.


Polux

 

[monica]

liking the look of this one,what are the tracks,serpent rubber ones,


maybe should of put them on before joining the hulls,:rolleyes:

 

[Polux]

Not Moni.


Are different size pieces on the center and one by one on the rear and front part


I'm thinking to paint the wheels and the tracks separaly and then glue all the set with patience, trying to don't damage the paintwork.

 

[papa 695]

Some very nice work Polux

 

[monica]

Not Moni.
Are different size pieces on the center and one by one on the rear and front part


I'm thinking to paint the wheels and the tracks separaly and then glue all the set with patience, trying to don't damage the paintwork.

oh yes I know that way did on my KV,but painted all the wheels first then did the tracks half/half and jioned them where ther will not been seen,

 

[aaron]

I'm building a 1/35 tiger 1 too Polux, yours is looking beasty with those guards. Pity about the missing hull piece but your replacement should look great with some Zim. I look forward to watching this.

 

[flyjoe180]

Superb work so far Polux. Loving those exhaust shrouds.


Nice to see you back again Aaron, are you doing a build thread for your latest Tiger?

 

[aaron]

Cheers Joe mate and nah, mine will be historically incorrect.

 

[Polux]

mine will be historically incorrect.

I love those ones


Don't forget to post some pictures once finished mate

 

[Polux]

Hi guys and gals!


Can anyone say me if this figure is ok for the Tiger?


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Is a tank driver, but I’m not sure if the beret is correct for this late version.....o_O


Thanks


Polux

 

[Polux]

Well.....I did the scratch build piece on the hull, but the zimmerit is another history....


I proved different things, and some worked better than the others, but I never obtain the same effect like the model kit.


Accepting my defeat....I bought a zimmerit resin sheet to add at my Tiger


Is not exactly the same, but looks much better than my attempts....


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[Polux]

And this is the Tiger ready to paint


I’m looking for very detailed paintwork....(this is the idea ) let’s see how it turns.


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Thanks


Polux

 

[monica]

I do like the pose on the figures,real if your not happy with the beret,change it over to a cap,


some one will surly know if its right or wrong for 44,


looking good with the Z,

 

[geegad]

Wow buddy you nailed that zimmer..and that exhaust looks beaten up top stuff and the figure sets it off a treat look forward to seeing more

 

[dubster72]

Hi guys and gals!
Can anyone say me if this figures is ok for the Tiger?


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Is a tank driver, but I’m not sure if the beret is correct for this late version.....o_O


Thanks


Polux

If I'm right Polux, the beret marks him out as in 1939/1940. By 1944, typical headgear was an officer's cap or a forage cap.

 

[Polux]

Yep!! Thanks Patrick!!


Very usefull....as always

 

[Snowman]

Is a tank driver, but I’m not sure if the beret is correct for this late version

He looks "very Allied", rather than Axis... imo.o_O