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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Tamiya Tiger 1/35
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 03:08 PM UTC
Wanted to show you my first build in 20 years

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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 03:10 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:04 PM UTC
Looking good so far.
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:08 PM UTC
Thank you Rob, more pictures to come
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:09 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:10 PM UTC


Some damage to the wheels
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:11 PM UTC


more damage to the tank
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:12 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:13 PM UTC


Some front damage to the tiger
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 04:14 PM UTC


starting the winter camo , first try with winter cammo so be nice
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 06:47 PM UTC


close up of the turret
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 06:49 PM UTC


the exhaustsystem , first time using pigments and rust wash
Removed by original poster on 01/24/16 - 13:52:46 (GMT).
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 06:52 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 06:55 PM UTC


Added turret spare tracks , washed the tracks again . tried to apply som chipping teqnique
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 06:56 PM UTC


another look
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 06:58 PM UTC
Very nice. The white wash looks exceptional. I have on contention on how realistic it is, though. The tracks on a WWII Tiger would not be that rusty. They were sprayed, with a very resilient black enamel and had constant contact with solid surfaces. However, this is your build and to each his own.
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 07:07 PM UTC

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Very nice. The white wash looks exceptional. I have on contention on how realistic it is, though. The tracks on a WWII Tiger would not be that rusty. They were sprayed, with a very resilient black enamel and had constant contact with solid surfaces. However, this is your build and to each his own.


Thanks for the kind words, i am going to paint the tracks later on. thanks for sharing the info really appriciate it .

cheers Magnus
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 08:18 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 11:48 PM UTC


added some rust and wear . quite happy with it now
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Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016 - 01:18 AM UTC


Added some more mud
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Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016 - 01:36 AM UTC
Agree about the tracks, although it looks like they have a healthy coating of mud on them as well. Another point on the tracks is the "sag." Looks like it drops rather sharply as opposed to gently sloping to contact. Might just be the angle of the pic. Overall, however a nice build and very nice worn whitewash. Welcome back!
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Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016 - 01:50 AM UTC

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Agree about the tracks, although it looks like they have a healthy coating of mud on them as well. Another point on the tracks is the "sag." Looks like it drops rather sharply as opposed to gently sloping to contact. Might just be the angle of the pic. Overall, however a nice build and very nice worn whitewash. Welcome back!


Thanks for the kind words. About the track your right, it looks weird. tried to correct that. the track will be getting more mud soon.

cheers Magnus
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Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016 - 01:51 AM UTC


added some whitewash and some mud. added the tools as well.
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