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Italeri TIger I in progress - pics
Sensei
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 12:31 AM UTC
Heya all, i got my digi camera back and time for new pics of my works.

This is what i call a "fun project". hwen doing fun projects i dont pay atention on references,right/wrong colours etc... i just make what i like and test new skills!
On this one i've so far tested bending/damaging and pastel/pigments weathering on the tracks.

so here are some test shots:
BEFORE


AFTER





More pics can be found on my webiste (just click on the pic in signature)

There are also some new galeries, reviews and workbench projects.

All comments most welcome!

Mirko
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 12:59 AM UTC
Sensei, Looks like a good clean build, although a bit shiny for my taste. Is it just me or is the entire tank, minus the main gun tube shiny? Other than that, looks good. "Q"
ps. might want to paint your bow MG too.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 01:15 AM UTC
Wow! Very nice Tiger you got there! Got to agree with Red4. It is shiny for my taste
Sensei
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 01:18 AM UTC

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Sensei, Looks like a good clean build, although a bit shiny for my taste. Is it just me or is the entire tank, minus the main gun tube shiny? Other than that, looks good. "Q"
ps. might want to paint your bow MG too.


Well, as i said its in progress and on mz website there is complete story so far, its still under gloss coat, waiting for washing and drzbrushing and than some more weathering. and some more details need painting. but i just wanted to show some in progress pics and get comments/critics. thanks for replying so fast guys!
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 01:38 AM UTC
Sensei, I really like what you're doing with this kit, sir...Nice clean build so far, overall great job! Can't wait to see the finished product, Bro...

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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 01:58 AM UTC
hi Mirko,
nice built.i like the damage on side skirts and front fenders. i agree the color looks gloss but it will be good as dull coat painted and weathered.what are your plans for using this in a diorama?
best regards
Henk
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 02:00 AM UTC
Hi Sensei, Nice Tiger, but a few questions/remarks:
The driver and radio operator hatch periscopes are not right, they're looking the wrong way.
The smoke candle holders should be angeled up, not level or down
I'm not 100 % sure, but I don't think the Tiger was produced in Panzer Grey, Should be DunkelGelb. But somebody will probably correct me on that one

Cheers
Henk
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 03:12 AM UTC
Sensei
The Tiger is looking good. I hope you post more pics when it is finished. I also enjoued your web page.

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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 05:11 AM UTC
Wrong tracks my friend
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Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 05:03 PM UTC
Well thats for sure a nice clean build. I know what u mean saying u build for fun. U build to make it beautiful , not caring to make it 1000% right. well its a nice piece of armor there. and with proper weathering will make it show off more. Keep like that u re in the good way , and also check other mates notes on probable mistakes, if theyre repairable do it .

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Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 11:09 PM UTC
Graywolf wrote:

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hi Mirko,
nice builtwhat are your plans for using this in a diorama?
best regards


Well i still havent decide will i place it on a larger diorama or just on smaller one with 1-4 figures. depends on how it turns out in the end!


Henk Wrote:

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Hi Sensei, Nice Tiger, but a few questions/remarks:
The driver and radio operator hatch periscopes are not right, they're looking the wrong way.
The smoke candle holders should be angeled up, not level or down
I'm not 100 % sure, but I don't think the Tiger was produced in Panzer Grey, Should be DunkelGelb. But somebody will probably correct me on that one


1- I dont get what you meant with rO hatch periscopes? i folowed the instructions 100%....
2 - yes i noticed the thing about smoke grenades , will fix that for sure
3 - as i wrote on my webby its a "fun" project, so i didnt search references, i wanted a gray tiger = i painted the tiger in gray. when i do a "serious" project, i will surely do a correct paint.


Tigeriv wrote:

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wrong tracks my friend

I dont understand what you mean? wrong in what way?


Phantom_Major wrote:

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did you use the kit tracks or....


YES, the tracks are all from the kit, i had some trouble fiting them becouse they're not the best but in the end im satisfied, i saw worse jobs on the net than mine

ALso thanks to all others who replied, theese kind of comments help me a lot!

Mirko
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Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 11:23 PM UTC
Hi Sensei,

With the periscope I meant that they look in the wrong direction. The periscopes should be in the forward part of the hatch, not rear and should be looking 'away' to the left or right a bit. I hope my photo shows it, but I don't have a clearer one.


The periscopes on your Tiger look 'inwards'.
As for the color, I think your grey Tiger looks cool. You are quite right, modeling should be fun, and if you like it, that what counts.

Cheers
Henk
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Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 11:35 PM UTC

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Hi Sensei,

With the periscope I meant that they look in the wrong direction. The periscopes should be in the forward part of the hatch, not rear and should be looking 'away' to the left or right a bit. I hope my photo shows it, but I don't have a clearer one.
The periscopes on your Tiger look 'inwards'.
As for the color, I think your grey Tiger looks cool. You are quite right, modeling should be fun, and if you like it, that what counts.

Cheers
Henk


Ok, thanks Hank, i think i got the idea, what you mean, but that its Italeri's fault, i folowed the manual and glued as its in it. Ill try fixing that tonight when i get home.
And you're right, i enjoyed making him gray and it sure looks mighy damn good :-)

cheers
Mirko
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Posted: Friday, October 22, 2004 - 12:21 AM UTC

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I'm not 100 % sure, but I don't think the Tiger was produced in Panzer Grey, Should be DunkelGelb. But somebody will probably correct me on that one

Cheers
Henk


yes, the earlier Tigers that were produced in 1942 were painted in dunkelgrau (dark grey)

Tigers (as in all other vehicles) produced after February 18th 1943 were in dunkelgelb (dark yellow)

cheers
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Posted: Friday, October 22, 2004 - 01:05 AM UTC
The Italeri Tiger kit is a fun and easy build, but not the most accurate in the world - hence the track issue. Still your assembly looks well done. Perhaps a little rust along the damaged edges of the track guards?
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Posted: Friday, October 22, 2004 - 01:13 AM UTC

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The Italeri Tiger kit is a fun and easy build, but not the most accurate in the world - hence the track issue. Still your assembly looks well done. Perhaps a little rust along the damaged edges of the track guards?


Well, will someone tell me whats with the tracks???!!! i dont get it? they are wrong made or did I made them wrong???

And the track guards will surely get rust, as i wrote on my site upper hull is under gloss coat and waiting for wash, drybrush and more pastel weathering....

Mirko
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Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 05:54 AM UTC

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Well, will someone tell me whats with the tracks???!!! i dont get it? they are wrong made or did I made them wrong???
Early Tiger Type Late Tiger Type with ice cleats.its not your fault but italeri did not do there home work on this Tiger.hope this has put your mind at rest.
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Posted: Saturday, October 23, 2004 - 06:11 AM UTC
nice bending on the skirts. the paintjob is an interesting look, and definitley fits the profile of the tiger.
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Posted: Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 06:11 PM UTC

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Late Tiger Type with ice cleats.its not your fault but italeri did not do there home work on this Tiger.hope this has put your mind at rest.


Thanks! i thought i made some mistake but i was sure i folowed instructions correctly about theese :=)

hah, damn italeri, but since it a fun project... who (i dont) really cares if they're right?

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