Early progress pics of my 1/35th MID PRO Tiger 1

Anonymous

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November 2005

Early progress pics of my 1/35th MID PRO Tiger 1

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 11, 2003 6:12 AM

Well here is the first shots of my Tiger 1 MID PRO. I have been taking my time with this one since it was 45 bucks and i really want it to come out right. So here we go ...oh and yes thats a aluminum barrel on there from Jordi Rubio ($8.25) Smile [:)]

Also i really do not want to attempt Zimmerit on this model since it would be my first time and i do NOT want to mess it up...so this will be a winter washed Russian front tank...i will give the full details later on when i can remember them...lol

Hope ya like:)

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Monday, August 11, 2003 6:51 AM

You've got a good clean build going there Horus. Keep it up. If you want zimmerit on the model just get some sheet styrene and practice on it while you're building that one up and you might be proficient by the time the model's ready!! You get the practice in that way and don't ruin a model. Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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styrene

Member since
May 2003
From: The flat lands of the Southeast

Posted by styrene on Monday, August 11, 2003 6:54 AM

Horus,
So far, so good! I like the aftermarket barrel (Rubio?), and the build looks very clean. One recommendation, since you are still in the early assembly phase: Unless you've got an engine in your kit, you might want to consider taking some sheet styrene, painting it flat black, and glueing it to the underside of you engine vent openings. It will keep your tank from looking like a toy when complete. The same is true for the hatches. If you don't have an interior, and want to leave the hatches open, stick a figure in 'em; otherwise, close the hatches. I've looked at absolutely gorgeous tanks (is gorgeous in a tank possible?), but was disappointed when I looked down a hatch or engine vent only to find bare plastic. Keep up the good work.
Gip Winecoff

1882: "God is dead"--F. Nietzsche

1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

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styrene

Member since
May 2003
From: The flat lands of the Southeast

Posted by styrene on Monday, August 11, 2003 6:55 AM

DOH!! You said it was a Rubio...Maybe if I paid more attention and was more observant.....
Sorry for the oversight.
Gip Winecoff

1882: "God is dead"--F. Nietzsche

1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 11, 2003 7:04 AM

Thanks guys and Gip np man happens to me all the time :D
I like that idea for the engine vents and all, altho i did plan on keeping the hatches closed on this one:)
erush,
thanks for the tip man i may have to do that. Now can someone explaine to me how to do a winter wash??

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 11, 2003 7:56 AM

Looking good so far HORUS. Keep it up!

By the way, I also need to practice on the whitewash. Wittman's Russia Tiger is going to need it. Here is one article that I have found...........

http://www.cidwebs.com/armorinscale/whitewash.htm

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 11, 2003 1:34 PM

Looking good so far, don't forget to post the pics of the finished model. Maybe it will give me inspiration to finish off the Tiger I started.

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, August 11, 2003 1:48 PM

Off to a flying start (as always Dave Tongue [:P]

)

Looking really good, nice clean work so far. Big Smile [:D]

Keep us posted !!!

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 11, 2003 6:35 PM

thanks guys i will keep you all posted, one thing i did notice about this model, especially after adding the barrel is that the turret spins way to easily...lol.
I am going to have to make a shim of some sort to make the turret a bit more stable.

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 9:54 AM

Hey Horus. I haven't read the replies to your post, so I hope I am not rehasshing something someone else said.

First I love the build. Very clean, and Rubio's barrels are awesome. Just make sure you get some PE Grills over the engine covers.

Second. If you are to attempt zimmerit, I would recommend in the future that you do it before you assemble the hull and turret. This makes applying the zimmerit much easier, and reduces the chance of mishandling.

Get on me on MSN, we can go over it.

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:12 AM

Looking good, Horus!
I reckon that turret will stabilize once you get some paint on it. I wouldn't worry about shims or whatnot.

Like Moses said, some PE grills would really look good. Tamiya makes a set for 600 yen (about 5 bucks US), and should be readily available.

~Brian

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:57 AM

Horus,

Very nice job indeed! I can't wait to see your next set.

Is this the Tamiya Mid? I've got one on the way. (If it ever gets here.)

Exactly which Rubio barrel is it? It really looks nice. I put a Rubio on the pz II I did, but I don't think it was very accurate. It was stepped and I believe the original was tapered. I may go nuts on mine and put a Verlinden engine kit in it, but I like the "black-out" idea.

Have a great, and fun build.

Bill

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djmodels1999

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December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 2:23 PM

Keep up the good work!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 9:48 PM

Thats one clean tiger. Keep up the work.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 10:39 PM

thanks guys, J-hulk do you know the model number for those grills, i cannot find them on thier site:)

I should have some more pics up soon:)

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:15 AM

MAGIC... i just bought a tamiya mid prod..on ebay for a song...
nice looking kit...was anything wrong with the kit barrel??

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:32 AM

DEAKON,
Not really it's ok but after you smooth it out and all it could end up looking oval, hence why i went with the Rubio barrel. Also watch out for the Headlight assembly, very fragile.

Good luck with it!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:59 AM

GRRRRR....ok disaster...i dropped the base today, and the Exaust tops, broke off and vanished into the abyss called my room!
I am very upset right now and i may just stop all together, i am no where good enought to scratch build something this small and detailed :(

Oh well it was fun while it lasted...

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Build22

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May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:43 AM

Horus,

Can't help w/exhaust cover, but here's your grilles

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3141737559&category=2588

Good luck

Jim [IMG]

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:22 AM

Hey Dave ..... you have to quit throwing your model parts on the floor !!!!!!!!!

Blame it on the cat like the rest of us modellers do.

Now which part is it you're missing ? E-mail me a scan of the page that the directions show this part on and I'll see what I have in my parts box. Might just have something that will meet your needs.

Did I mention anything about shooting the cat yet ?

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:55 AM

Sorry to hear about the Tiger droppage, Horus! Don't lose hope; there's always a way to fix something in the world of modeling.

Build22 gave you a link for the grilles, but the actual Tamiya product name and number is:

Tiger I Early Production Photo-Etched Grille Set (35217)

Anybody know if there's any difference between the grilles on the early and mid production Tigers? I reckon they're the same.

If there are diferences, there' s still probably 14,000 other PE sets out there for the Mid-Kitty!

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:32 AM

I've heard of this before.............

Kitties jealous of Tigers Evil [}:)]

Yes, the cat is always a good blame. Mine sits in the window and waits for me to leave a model unattended. Then, there is my 2 1/2 year old daughter Kisses [:X]

, who would just love to get her hands on what she calls "Baby Tank"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:55 AM

LOL baby tank thats great!
Anywho the parts i need are the very top of the exaust pipes, yhr ones on sorta stilts.. i can make the stilts no prop but the tops may be a bit more tricky!

I already drilled the holes to accept wire and havemade one side but no lid yet, just the posts:(

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wipw

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January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:14 AM

Wow! That's a first---a Sherman helping out a Tiger!! lol. Good luck, Sherman, I hope you have the part(s) he needs.

In the mean time, Horus, try doing the vacuuming with a nylon stocking over the vacuum hose trick. Sometimes, it works. But I seem to have better luck the sooner I do it.

You didn't tell me the part number of the Jordio barrel. Please, please!!

Bill

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:23 AM

oh ok...lol
part number TG-08 8.8cm.

:)

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wipw

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January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:31 AM

Thanks. Just checked and greatmodels doesn't have any in stock!! :-((

Bill ==========================================================

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wipw

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January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:32 AM

But get on that vacuum. You might be surprised what you find!! lol

(Don't forget the nylon stocking!)

Bill ==========================================================

DML M4A2 Red Army ==========================================================

========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:40 AM

Geez Horus, those parts aren't that small! How did you lose them? What do you have on the floor in your room, 4-inch shag carpeting or something?

Having said that, the other day I did drop and lose a .50 cal machine gun off of a little 1/144 Japanese Type 90 MBT...ON A HARDWOOD FLOOR! That piece is not that small either, but it must've vaporized when it hit the floor, cuz man, it's gone.
Where could it have gone on a hardwood floor? Must've skittered out the door and off the balcony!

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 3:14 PM

horous how many tanks can a man fukin build??? uve done like 50 in a week!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 8:10 PM

J-hulk thats my problem as well, hardwood floor..lol gone finieto and all that. ...
juniormodler...lol i have built 1 working on my second and i have a 3 in works...calm down man...lol

Oh and i would edit out the f word before someone see 's it:).

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