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Ardennes Advance - Parts 3 & 4

Editors Note: This story is a continuation of the project coverage started in Ardennes Advance - A lesson in detail. Please read that article first if you would like the whole story. Thanks.
 
Part 3: The Stowage Bin

Battle damage or when referring to the Tiger's battle scars, are another learning curve that can be difficult to model at times. I've seen many fantastic models treated in this manner and congratulate those who practice this art. (which I am still struggling with). I study other accomplished modelers (they know who they are) and I'm fortunate to have been able to study their work. Thanks to Web sites such as these.

When I say
battle scars I'm referring to damage while the subject is still a threat or operational. I would define "battle damage" as the result of a kill or heavy plate steel that pertains to the hull integrity or chassis. Battle scars can be used to emphasize the units history and point out it's weakness. In this case the rear of the Tiger.

The plastic in the model is thick enough for glancing blows and gouges but the stowage bin needs to be thinned out for this type of application.

I chose to scratch the stowage bin from O.15 though, in order to correct and revise the bin as it is on this particular unit. After looking at photos I must redo the rivets (to big). Field revisions and add-ons were more prevalent than we sometimes realize. I just don't normally look for this in historic photos. Since the whole bins thickness is closer to scale I can now sit back and imagine: what direction did the projectile come from? Was it (e.g.: HE, AP, small arms, etc.) If so, what was in the bin and how was it's contents affected from the penetration and exit.


In one of the photos you can actually see darker spots which are the extra thin styrene so I can model the penetration and exit hole. I also added a first aid box on the one side. (field mod). The hatches can be slightly deformed due to the impact.
 

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Comments

any chance on an update??
MAY 19, 2005 - 05:21 AM
I second that This was the first article I read on Armorama (I got there through Google). Ever since I've been waiting...
SEP 07, 2006 - 09:36 AM
This thread is 4 years old, so I think that there is little hope of seeing more of it. I too first came to Armorama with this link when it was brand new. Stupidly I never really joined Armorama until recently.
SEP 07, 2006 - 10:43 AM
Truly amazing work Warren. Your weathering techniques are just superb. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
SEP 07, 2006 - 11:30 AM
Hello Warren, this is really the top ! You will be a great source of inspiration for many other modelers, I look forward to see more of your creations. Let your artistic talent speak too, that will make the big difference ! Greetings from a Belgian modeler, Guy.
SEP 07, 2006 - 11:33 AM
Funny, that the diorama itself is not shown?
SEP 07, 2006 - 04:31 PM
Exactly. The pictures were never sent in. I'm not sure if they are available anywhere in the internet. I put in quite some time once trying to find them but to no avail.
SEP 08, 2006 - 10:03 AM
Too bad, it's a wonderful piece of work, and I would love to see more of it
SEP 09, 2006 - 07:54 PM
Has there been another installment that I missed? This guy's work is great!
AUG 29, 2007 - 01:49 AM
I love the rust effect on the tail pipes. I have tried this effect with white putty mixed with acetone with varied results. Very realistic effect .
JUN 24, 2008 - 05:07 AM