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Tiger 1 in Russia

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  • Member since
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  • From: NYC, USA
Tiger 1 in Russia
Posted by waikong on Friday, January 13, 2017 9:50 PM

This is my entry into the 1/48 Group Build that a small bunch of us are involved in, see http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/29/t/171890.aspx?page=1

Eventually, I'm going to put this on a nice base like Waynec did - that's why the commander is 'talking' toward the ground.  So tried out a whole bunch of techniques that I never did before, more PE, oil wash, pigments, tried my hand at better figure painting, added straps to the binoculars with tape, etc...  Many of these techniques I been 'absorbing' thru the fine modelers on this forum that patiently shared their knowledge.

All comments/critism are welcomed.  Come join us if you want to add your hat in the ring to support 1/48 armor.  Thanks for looking.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

   

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Posted by Wood on Friday, January 13, 2017 11:46 PM
!/48th scale is too small for my eyes, but it looks like a nice build to me.
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  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Saturday, January 14, 2017 3:23 AM

Scale has nothing to do with it. Your build looks good no matter what it is. Solid construction along with a good camo and subtle weathering. Well done

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 Eric 

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    December 2015
  • From: providence ,r.i.
Posted by templar1099 on Saturday, January 14, 2017 6:53 AM

That is a great piece of work.

"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"

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Posted by waikong on Saturday, January 14, 2017 7:49 PM

Gents, thanks for the comments!

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

   

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Posted by blackdog62 on Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:23 PM

Very nice build.   I haven't tryd any armor in that scale. Don't know If I can detail that small.

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Sunday, January 15, 2017 8:49 PM

Really nice job there!!!

Don't take it the wrong way but I'd swear she was 1/35th if you didn't say so Wink

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    December 2002
  • From: NYC, USA
Posted by waikong on Sunday, January 15, 2017 9:50 PM

Thanks Blackdog!

Gamera, always happy to hear your comments and I definitely didn't take it the wrong way. :) 

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

   

MrT
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Posted by MrT on Monday, January 16, 2017 8:06 AM

Real nice job!

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    January 2008
  • From: Austria
Posted by Byrden on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:49 AM

If all criticism is welcomed, then....  :/

 

The toolbox at rear left was made of metal, not wood.

This unit had two Tigers numbered S33 and the model seems to have features from both of them (e.g. the turret has no track holders, that's like the first S33; but the turret bin is the standard type, that's like the second S33. And so on.)

The Feifel connector tubes were metal, not rubber.

 

David

 

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Posted by Revenant on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 11:52 AM

Not Bad...

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  • From: East Stroudsburg, PA
Posted by TigerII on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 2:20 PM

Very nice Tiger. Excellent camouflage and weathering. I remember starting out in 1/48 scale with Bandai kits. They were excellent kits.

Achtung Panzer! Colonel General Heinz Guderian
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    December 2002
  • From: NYC, USA
Posted by waikong on Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:47 PM

Thanks for the comments.

Yes, I have a few bandai kits (in frog boxings). They are still fun, but the new Tamiya moldings are really much nicer in terms of details.  Much crisper and finer.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

   

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