Tamiya 1/35 Tiger I Late

You've not installed the three hooks that held the engine covers open....

I don't see much wrong with this, really. The one thing that stands out to me is the bent antennae. You just won't see that in period photos.

David

I can't really add more than what crockett gave ya there, but I did notice the weird antenna-bending and the strange moss-green color. Definitely paint the tools and cables too.

Cool bro....it's best to photograph your work indoors, you can make a photobox and buy a tripod to mount the camera so your shots are clear.

Hi Steve.

No, I am not offended at all. I myself is not happy with this. It is like you said, primitive. At one point while building this, I became unhappy with the kit that I wanted to scrap it but I'd rather finish one kit, even if it is full of mistakes and imperfection, than throw it away. I soildered on regardless of being unhappy. At the very least, I learned.

I am very very bad with figure. My figure painting experience is zero. I have just started to learn in-depth about it.

About the light, I actually prefer to paint my models without consideration of the sunlight. That way, when I take photos, the sun light will be on it naturally. I would just like to call it my style. Most of my models have a bit of highlight and contrast ( as in, lighter shades in the middle of the panel and such ) but non were ever painted with respect to where the sun is shining.

And sadly, like you pointed out, I have a problem with keeping to scale. I don't know, maybe it's just my eyes. I am trying to work it out though. Hopefully it will improve soon.

Many thanks for all the feedbacks, helps and support. All the feedback that I have been getting helped me with my T-90 and Dicker Max. What you just said would come in very handy for my Nashon, Challey 2 and Tiran 5

OK ....So this build is primitive as far as finishing techniques. Please do not be offended by this post, as I will share my build and my only motive is not to criticize, but to improve your skill level. Let's make your next project "pop"...and elevate you to the next level.....

Zimmerit:

The fundamental error is SCALE. to make the zim believable, it has to look as if 1/35th scale hands trowled it on......I chose the hot knife technique, but there are various other options...AM, putty etc...the point is, it has to reflect the same scale as the model:

Obviously, this build is not perfect, but it does present well using techniques as described above. Feel free to PM me with specifics and I will help as much as I can.

Overall I think it's a  good job.  SOme things I would have done differently:

1) German WW2 aerials were fluted rods -- not capable of bending like US antennae.

2) Most of your On Vehicle Equipment (OVE) is painted along with the tank.  Sometimes this occurred, often, not.  The tow cables would never be painted but kept oiled -- paint might hide defects and wear -- a very dangerous situation when talking about tow cables.  

Finally 3) the loader looks kinda stiff.  Don't know how to remedy that however.

Good luck on your next project!

Hello!

For me it looks very nice.

If I can suggest, the only thing that looks for me a little bit odd, is the green you used for the cammo. I think is a little bit too bright, maybe some more dust will tonned it down.