Well folks,

My Tiger is finished, saved for a set of tracks.. I think I will invest in a set of Friuls.. Here are some photos.. Its actually the first model ive finished in I dont know how long. First time Ive actually tried to weather a kit as well..I stopped hoping not to overdue it..

A big thanks to everyone who helped me out on this build.. Have a round on me
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Dave

Dave,

Your Tiger looks good to me. I don't think that your weathering is overdone. A set of Fruils will be a nice addtion. Nice job on the exhausts too.

Nice job Dave! I really like your mufflers. Next time you may want to give the model a gloss coat before decals. I know its a pain, but it does make them look just like paint. There is a tad bit of silvering round the Balkenkruz.

Cheers!

I'm not a fan of the Tiger Initial with the boxes on the sides of the turret but you did a good job

Hi Dave

What great inspiration for me to keep pluging away real pity about the tracks ,iam not looking forward to doing mine.
Love the weathering job on the rear and wheels and the bucket are you going to put some figs with it?,
Great job and thanks very much for the response to the pm and info .
Cheers Chris

good stuff!!!!

again - good job on the exhausts, theyre a real highlight of your paint job, you've really conveyed the look of rusting metal well.

Came out quite well. THere is a tad bit of silvering on the left side cross as pointed out, look forward to seeing how she looks with tracks. Your weathering is quite adequate subtle and not overstated. Make sure to do the same with the tracks and I think you'll have a competition level build. I hope mine turns out as well.

Looking good Mojo..
the exhaust muffler were fantastic!! The subtle weathering was beautifully done!!
The metal bucket is also look real

Weathering looks just about right to me. Nice build.

Question: are the guards/supports for the mufflers supposed to have seams/casting marks on them? If not, a hit with some sandpaper would have been in order.

Just saw another and I think my question has been answered.

Nicely done. I like the weathering. On the tracks though I am curious what is wrong with the kit tracks I looked at mine in the box and they look good. Also the snap together aspect seems to be a big time saver.

I thought the paint and weathering job were super - those mufflers really are great - I can almost fee the rust scale. On the silvering issue, I have had some luck using Wlather's Solvaset (a model railroad product - if your LHS does not carry it a model railroad store probably will) to settle reluctant decals, even after they were applied. It works because model railroaders often do not use clear coats, and this product was designed specifically to settle decals on flat paint.

Just take a sharp pin or new Xacto blade and prick around the margin where the silvering is apparent, then position the model so the decal is facing straight up, and put a drop or two of Solvaset on top. You may want to LIGHTLY prod the decal with a synthetic paintbrush to work the Solvaset under the decal film if it does not run under at first - go easy there, it really softens decal film, including any clear top coats you may have applied. You know the Solvaset has penetrated under the decal when the silvering dissappears. Then put another drop on top and leave the room. It is most important to not prod the decal after the Solvaset has begun to work, as it will be super soft and easily damaged. If any silvering remains, re-prick the affected areas and reapply the Solvaset

Again, great job,

Konrad

Dave,

I have a suggestion -

Use the kit tracks - they are the only correct ones available. Friul makes two sets of regular tracks for Tiger I's, and neither is correct for that variant.

Hope this helps. I know the kit tracks are a lot of work, but they are nice, seem to fit well, and this will save you $40 USD.

Scott Gentry

Got to agree...the kit tracks. There's nothing wrong with them, and the fruils are incorrect. so if you want it to be accurate it has to be the kit supplied ones. One tiny little nitpick.....way too much blackening around the muzzle brake.


Vinnie

Thanks for the comments everyone.. Bugger about the decal.. I did give it a coat of future prior to applying them.. Also used Testors Decal set on them.. GuessI didnt get enough future down.. As for the tracks, this is why Im not using the kit tracks...
I had a lil accident with a bottle of glue..

Thanks again guys, now on to bigger and bettre things.. Like maybe another Tiger..

Dave

Aha! Er.....yes...I remember..........bugger! Well, since there are no aftermarket ones available, you're a bit buggered aren't you!? Fear not...... :-) How about a set of narrow transport tracks? I have a set of Accurate Armour ones available if you want them, they should be OK for this version......at a pinch. Just PM me your snail mail if you want them. It would mean you'd have to take the outer road wheels off though.....

Vinnie

Mojo,
Very nice looking build. Do agree about the muzzle brake. Other than that looks like a super job. I'd go
Joe

Nice job Dave,mines ready to paint now,I used the kit tracks as they are some of the best I've seen.
The only prob I had with this superb kit was the fiddly tool clasps and the smoke discharger wiring,(blaming failing eyesight!!!)

How many track links are you short? as you get a few spares,I'll send you my spare links if it will help

Hey Andy,

The tool clasps were my first attempt.. I am so not a fan of PE.. I though I was going to go blind trying to get them together..*L* My wife, I do love her said, " I'm glad its you and not me". I think I might have to hide her credit cards for that remark... As for how many I need, Im not sure.. Most of the one side is toast. I had them in a small pile that I was picking from when the bottle went over.. Glued them into a nice ball "o" plastic.. Thanks for the offer though..

Dave

Dave,

I did not use my kit tracks. They are yours if you are in the US for free. I used Friuls on mine as I converted my Tiger to a Tunisian Tiger of the 501rst PD. Interested? Contact me at [email protected] .

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Best regards,

Scott Gentry