Tiger I Late - M.Wittman - (New WIP)

This should be a fun one to watch Rodolfo. The Tamiya Tiger I Late was one of my all-time favorite kits. You look like you have everything but the kitchen sink. What are you using for the zimmerit?

Deffinatly looking forward to seeing this come together. I haven't seen this tamiya kit before, is it a new one.

Great choice,,,,    will be sure to watch how this one progresses!

Lots of goodies being thrown at this one Rodolfo, ought to make for a fun project!

Please count me in... I got a seat at front row.  I don't think I have seen this Tamiya kit before... is it new?  If so, I'd love to get one if its that good.

Thanks for your kind comments friends!

This kit was presented as: "Tank late Version Limited Memorial Set" in 2004 in Philippines, but I think that is the same old mold kit.

Preparing the way for applying the Zimmerit.

I will use the tools and the Polyester Putty of Tamiya , both are an excellent resource.

Filling the holes before to assemble the tools with Photoetched.

Regards,
Rodolfo

Wow, lots of holes to fill! Looking forward to this one for sure.

:D Thanks friend!

Updates!

Working the Zimmerit in order to make it damaged and very worn.









Assembling the hooks of the box of turret. After of dry I will clean it





Regards,
Rodolfo

Some impressive work going on here, particularly that fine PE/brass assembly Rodolfo, keep it coming!

  I dig the homemade Zimm....   Looking forward to more of this!

I like the PE work  and Zimmerit too!  Excellent job! 

PE has always been the bane of my existence! 

Can't even imangine the cost of the PE.

Who, major PE work. Hey, I too am digging that zimmerit. 

Excellent work, Rodolfo!

"Master at work", obviously!

It's looking great! Especially that zimmerit-I have that Tamiya tool too, and they're excellent implements for making the zimm, Yours is very nicely rendered!

Thanks for your kind comments friends!

More updates!

Working the box of the turret. I will detail the damage. 

 

 

 

 

Regards,
Rodolfo

That looks awesome!  Nice work applying the zimmerit and working with the PE.  I like the damage to the turret storage boxes too.  Keep up the good work.

Impressive work, indeed! Can't wait to see more.

  Thanks friends!

Detailing the damage from shells using a scriber.





Making copper handles using Griffon Models and liquid Vallejo Putty tools











Working PE's using Mr Fold it Photo Etch Bending Tool by Gauntlett





Regards,
Rodolfo

Pretty cool build. How did you make the dent in the storage to start with?

unbelivable detail,especially those little locks and hinges,I end up throwing those things out !! too small for me

Hercmech

Pretty cool build. How did you make the dent in the storage to start with?

I was wondering that as well

Looking good Rodolfo, keep it up! and

This is looking really nice, and would love to know how you did that damage.

Thanks for your kind comments friends!.   I made the damage to the box turret by drilling the 2 holes and then with the flame of a candle, at a moderated distance, I waited until it was soften and pushed with a tweezers of heavy end  (non-pointed).  Soon more pics!

Regards,
Rodolfo

  Hello friends!

More updates!

Working hatches, handles and support of machine gun (movable).











Regards,
Rodolfo

Dang, that MG mount..........DANG!!

Thanks friend!

Regards,
Rodolfo

This is great, I think my eyes gave up this sort of detail 15 years ago :)

I am not sure that I have ever seen that particular type off Tamiya putty in any Swedish store - what would your second best option be? 

Thank you for sharing!

Johan 

Jester75

Dang, that MG mount..........DANG!!

That's very cool and no doubt quite delicate. Great work so far.

Very impressive work on the MG mount...I think that's the first time I've ever seen one that was workable.

  Thanks for your kind comments friends!

@ Johan.- I used only this putty. I cannot recommend another, sorry 

More updates!

Working the tracks and support for the turret. The tracks will be placed after of painting the turret.









Regards,
Rodolfo

Nice work on the turret, its looking good.

Thanks friend!

More updates!

Welding the turret using "Lead wire" of Plusmodel; 0.2mm in zone of hooks and 0.4mm in the rest.











Regards,
Rodolfo

Now thats a good idea, not seen that before. Do you use any heat of just push it down. Do you have a more side on pic, as it does look like it sticks up a bit.

rtvmodeler

 

That rear hatch looks sealed shut by the zimm...need to cut some away...

Manny has a good point there, missed that one.

Thanks for your comments and observations friends, but I not finished the turret yet, if you see, I need to cover with zimm the big screws   for this I will use a putty of Gunze sangyo as proof.   Recovered point, hee,hee.

Regards,
Rodolfo

Ridiculously good work. I never would have thought of using metal wire for weld beads.

Bish

Now thats a good idea, not seen that before. Do you use any heat of just push it down. Do you have a more side on pic, as it does look like it sticks up a bit.

Thanks!.  No problem, this cable can be re - worked many times in order to adjust it!

tigerman

Ridiculously good work. I never would have thought of using metal wire for weld beads.

Thanks!. Yes, I think that is a very good idea!

Regards,
Rodolfo

GREAT idea with the lead wire.  Since the roof doesn't go in flush with the side of the turret, I tried to use styrene rod but just can't get that welded look right.  Gonna try it.  Thanks for posting that tip.

Thanks friend!.  It is a pleasure to share with you the tips.

Regards;
Rodolfo

  Having mostly built only aircraft I have been toying with the idea of making some stuff with tracks. Wittmann's Tiger was in my thoughts and look forward to all your tips. Thanks!

archangel571

GREAT idea with the lead wire.  Since the roof doesn't go in flush with the side of the turret, I tried to use styrene rod but just can't get that welded look right.  Gonna try it.  Thanks for posting that tip.

Did you do it dry or wet it with liquid cement first?  I always use the Testor's liquid (pink label) to soften it first... Work in one-inch sections at a time, letting the cement set up before moving onto the next part of the bead..

mikeymize

  Having mostly built only aircraft I have been toying with the idea of making some stuff with tracks. Wittmann's Tiger was in my thoughts and look forward to all your tips. Thanks!

Thanks friend!

More updates!

The turret are ready! (after of this pics I added the seats). I will add the spare tracks after of painting and adding the decals.











Regards,
Rodolfo

Nice work on the details Rodolfo, it's building up nicely...look forward to the next update.

Looking really Rodolfo, I like that lead wire for the weld seams.

Thanks friends!.

More updates!

Two ways for make hinges. 1).- A round of plastic over two pieces of PE using a knife. 2).- Hinges of the Voyager set.











Beginning the details of the tools using PE's.



Regards,
Rodolfo

i used squadron putty once and it worked pretty well. the stuff in the red tube dries pretty quickly, i hear the stuff in the green tube dries slower.

JohanT

This is great, I think my eyes gave up this sort of detail 15 years ago :)

I am not sure that I have ever seen that particular type off Tamiya putty in any Swedish store - what would your second best option be? 

Thank you for sharing!

Johan 

i used squadron putty once and it worked pretty well. the stuff in the red tube dries pretty quickly, i hear the stuff in the green tube dries slower

Omg,... that is some serious PE work sir! Just curious..... now that you have finished applying zimmerit and superdetailing that turret, how many hours have you put in it sofar?

Love what i am seeing and i will definately take a subscription to this thread!

Richard

kermit

  Omg,... that is some serious PE work sir! Just curious..... now that you have finished applying zimmerit and superdetailing that turret, how many hours have you put in it sofar?Love what i am seeing and i will definately take a subscription to this thread!Richard

:D Thanks friend!.   I finished in 1.5 hours in applying the zimmerit in all the tank. Regarding the detailing the turret, 5 hours aprox.

Regards,
Rodolfo

Hello friends!.

More updates!

Working the front mudguards formed by 14 pieces of Photoetched.













Regards,
Rodolfo

This is really looking very nice.  Great PE work.  I know what a... well... you know... those PE hinges can be.

outstanding

Great work, Rodolfo! 

I think PE is the devil's work!  It's good to see someone doin' it right! 

Thanks friends!

More updates!

Driver's Visor: I used Shining paper for manual art. ( seemed to the paper for gifts ). Proceed to gluewith CA in over a piece of styrene, a little scratch ( for use ) and to add in the armor.









Regards,
Rodolfo

WOW, some incredible detailing going on here, Rodolfo.

--14 pieces of PE for that fender? That's some serious dedication!

Some great work there, and i love the look of the visor.

  Thanks friends!

More updates!

Cuts of the mudguards of the kit in order to adding the mudguards of Photoetched, ready!!.



Regards,
Rodolfo

Great PE work!! I've got the same PE set for the Dragon Tiger and now I can watch you before I try mine but I doubt I'll get down to that small stuff.

I also just happen to have order the same lead wire a few weeks ago before I saw this thread so I'll be trying your idea.

I'm going to be watching the rest of this so keep up the good work.

Mind boggling work there, well done and continue to keep us amazed.

Terry.

Thanks friends!

More updates!

Working the antenna with styrene, metal hoop, hard wire and the cone of old kit of Dragon.





Working the clasps of tools.







First tool is ready!





Regards,
Rodolfo

Nice work Rodolfo, good to see you keeping up a steady pace on this one. As always, your attention to the PE details is top notch.

Thanks for your kind comments friend!

Regards,
Rodolfo

Hello friends!.

More updates!.

Ready one of the hatches with PE. Was removed the plástic before to adding it. Coming in six pieces, excellent and easy handling !.





Regards,
Rodolfo

Hello friends!

More updates!

The grids and head lights Bosch are ready!.





Regards,
Rodolfo

Hello friends!

More updates!

Extinguisher: I used an aluminium tube of 4mm, styrene of 1mm and Photoetched.







Regards,
Rodolfo

Hello friends!

More updates:

Tow cable made using with styrene, photoetched and metal cable.







Regards,
Rodolfo

Your detail work on this is incredible, will be a shame to paint over it.

AWSOME

The tow cables are always the trickiest details for Tigers IMHO, you've nailed this one Rodolfo...very nice.

Thanks for your kind comments friends!

More updates!

Working the hooks for the tow cable, they are movable.









Regards,
Rodolfo

Nice work, looking good Rodolfo!

Thanks friend!

Regards,
Rodolfo

Hello friends!
After of problems with my healt (again!) I return!.

Well, I finished the lateral tow and it was added in the Tiger, with this I re-started my work!

The wheels are ready!.  Next step, will assambling the rest of the tools and tracks.

Preparing the resin tracks of Lion Marc, they are excellent!.

Mounting the tools and back mudguard. the tracks are ready!




Regards!
Rodolfo

Hey Rodolfo, those tracks look mighty nice and they even come with pins. I though Friuls were the only guys to that. Great idea as long as they fit without and fuss.

Great to see this build progressing again! Awesome work!

Have missed seeing your work around here Rodolfo, hopefully your health won't keep you away as much in the future! Nice work so far on your Tiger and good to see it getting some more progress.

Some day I hope to build a Tiger half that good.

Thanks for your kind comments friends!

More updates!

Aplying Mr. Metal Primer of Gunze Sangyo in the Photoetched and tracks in order to start the painting!.


Regards!
Rodolfo         

Hello again friends!

More updates:

Painting: Starting with the tracks: here I apply a base color gun-metal of Tamiya X-10 in order that they don't lose the appearance of the steel.



Regards!
Rodolfo         

Hello friends!

 More updates!

 Before starting the weathering of the tracks, I applied a coat of gloss varnish.  For the process I will use: solvent spirit - pigments - black, shadow toast and indian-red.

 Step 1.- Mixing black and shadow toast pigments it gives a dark earth tone.   Step 2.- A little touching of spirit and after of drying I applied indian-red pigments and finally remove the excess.

 Applying a dry brush of Metalcote of Monogram-Humbrol gives an excellent metallic tone (type graphite).

 Mixing pigments:  ochre yellow + shadow toast and little of white, they give a French earth tone.  I remove the excess and finally applied Metalcote.  Ready!!

 Regards!
Rodolfo

Nice work on those tracks.

Nice work on those tracks.

NIce step-by-step on the tracks Rodolfo, they are looking good!

Rodolfo, sorry I can't watch more of your great work, but I'm impressed with all the PE upgrades. They really do make a difference.

  Thanks for your kind comments friends!

More updates!

Applying a mix of dark-yellow (XF-60) with lemon-yellow (X-8) was excelent!

Regards!
Rodolfo

Really shaping up nicely.  Lots of steps for the tracks but well worth the work.

 Thanks friend!

More updates!

 Mud: Using Polyvinyl Acetate, Marble Powder and pigments (that I used in tracks).

Applying Polyvinyl Acetate

Applying Marble Powder

Fixing the Marble Powder

Applying the pigments

Work done!

Lovely work there, what is it you are useing to fix the powder.

Nice to see this one with paint on and the weathering started Rodolfo.

Thanks friends!

Bish: I used a brush to press the pigments.

More updates!

Weathering of wheels, 1st. phase: Applying of pigments (same used in tracks) with spirit solvent!

Regards!
Rodolfo

Nice work all that PE and the zimm i would rather bash my head into a wall then make it homemade lol can't wait to see this one done and thats a great tip about the lead wire for welds i never would of thought of that

Thanks Rodolfo. Its coming on great.

Thanks for your kind comments friends!.

Regards!
Rodolfo

Hello friends!

Here more updates!

Retouching and mounting the tracks before to adding the mudguards and skirts.

Regards!
Rodolfo

Moving right along Rodolfo, keep the updates coming!

Thanks friend!

More updates!

Mounting the side skirts and mudguards are ready!. Next step: Painting the camo!

Regards!
Rodolfo

like the bit of battle damage on the side skirts

That's eye candy right there.

Thanks friends!

More updates!

Camo: I have read that the the Box-Art of Cyberhobby #48 is correct, for this reason I mixed some Tamiya paintings for a best results. BROWN = red-brown XF-64 + white XF-2 + flat-yellow XF-3+ hull XF-9. GREEN = green X-5 + olive-green XF-58 + flat-yellow XF-3.

Sharp work on the camo pattern Rodolfo, very nice!

That is some very nice work i always liked the look of this type of camo. I'll be watching to see how you tie it all together.

Looking good....

Looking REAL good!!!!

Thanks friends!

Here are more updates!

Detailing the tools. First, Humbrol #34 - whiteand after Humbrol #62 - leather-brown. tow cables and metals Tamiya X-10 gun metal and dry brush with Humbrol-Metalcote gun metal. Next step: the wooden box and other tools and hatches.

Regards!
Rodolfo

Hello friends!

 Here are more updates!

 Detailing the tools with Vallejo paintings: wooden box, flat brown and dry brush with saddle brown. Pincers, orange brown. Rest of the tools, mix of saddle brown and flat brown. Extinguisher, strap with orange brown.









Regards!
Rodolfo

Tools are looking sharp Rodolfo, really brings this one to life.

Thanks friend!

 Here are more updates!

 Detailing the periscopes: using shining gift paper.  Next stop:  Satin varnish of Vallejo using brush.





Regards!
Rodolfo

Just came across this WIP, I've been missing out.  Great work thus far.  It all looks good, scratch work, Pe, Zim, and love that paint job.  Really like the periscopes, that's slick !

Thanks friend!

 Here are more updates!

 Filters: Humbrol for each color in base and camo. I added the antennae and hatches.

Damage zimmerit: for start the work in these parts, I will use Humbrol #128 (Satin grey US) mixed with white pigment using spirit solvent in order to give the irregular dust texture. Step 1.- Mixing H128 with pigments. Step 2.- To apply covering the zone to treat Step 3.- Adding more pigment Step 4.- Before to dry, to apply the pigment carefully. And... ready!!!

Filters have really brought the camo scheme to life Rodolfo, keep the updates coming!

Rodolfo your really turning that kitty into a KING KONG of builds very nice build.

Clay

Thanks for your kind comments friends!.  Soon I will add more pics!

Regads!
Rodolo

Hello friends!

 Here are more updates!

 Washes with Humbrol dark-earth and enamel-thinner (30% - 70%).   Rain effect and pigments using "Pigment Fixer", both of AK Interactive.

Another nice update Rodolfo, keep 'em coming!

Rodolfo,

I have been following your build with the greatest admiration. I would call this type of eye for detail top notch. Amazing work, each and every new update i am in awe! Modelgasm...

Richard

Really like the weathering on the running gear !

Thank you very much for your kind comments friends!.

More updates!

Finishing the damage of the Zimmerit.

See my Video about the procedure.

Regards!
Rodolfo

Great work Rodolfo. Wish I could have followed this thread better, but I like it.

Hey buddy,

I love this build! beautiful work and by God what a stunning paint scheme - the turret roof inspires awa!

My personal preference is for early war Pz I's and II's but I'm currently building my second Tiger I and I'm growing very find of them. My first was Dragon's 6600 Initial Tiger and my current wip is for Tigermans 'Steel Cats' GB. For that I'm building Dragons 6383 Pz IV Ausf E c/w moulded on Zim with Friuls and RB Barrel / RB Antennae and AM shackles.

I'll be following this closely and using some of your tips too.

Lovely work!

Ben

Thanks for your kind comments friend, you have a great projects, great!

 Here are more updates!

 Washes with Vallejo paintings mixed with oxygenated water: flat-brown 20% + tan-yellow 10% + water 70%. The appearance has been changed greatly!

Regards!
Rodolfo

Your wash has really toned down and pulled that camo together.Looking good buddy 

Looking good Rodolfo!

Thanks for your kind comments friends!

 Here are more updates! 

 Final step for the Zimmerit damage: mix the paintings of Humbrol Matt Steel Grey #87 + Matt Army Green #102 and sand pigmented dark grey!.







Regards!
Rodolfo

Love the work you've done with the zim chips, really blends in now with the rest.

thats some great work you are doing

Thanks friends! 

  Current state of the Tiger: As final step, I will detailing damaged of bullets, main gun, machine gun, exhaust pipes and earth in tracks!.







Regards!
Rodolfo

This has been a cool WIP.

Thanks friend!

Here are more updates!

Preparing the Commander figura with Photoetched and adding a coat of grey Surface Primer of Vallejo!.

some nice PE what company are they from?

Thanks friend!  The PE's are from Lionroar.

More updates!

I painted with black and a coat of Satin Varnish, both of Vallejo

Soon more pics of the Tiger

Regards!
Rodolfo

Wow, the Tiger turned out great.

Can't wait til you throw Wittman in it to really pull it together

Nice set of figures Rodolfo, ought to be just the ticket to crew this beast!

Thanks friends!

More updates!

 Applying dry brush with white of Vallejo.

 Using some flesh tones and salmon rose.

 Soon more pics of the Tiger

Regards!
Rodolfo

Hello friends!

 More updates!

 With lights and shadows using Vallejo.



Soon more pics of the Tiger

Regards!
Rodolfo

Hello friends!

 More updates!

 Using black and grey-black of Vallejo.

 Soon more pics of the Tiger

Regards!
Rodolfo

Figures are coming to life Rodolfo, looking good!

Thanks friend!

 More updates!

 Washes with black-grey and dry brush with black.

 Well, the figure not is good  (of the kit), was difficult working with it.   I will buy a resin figure with nice detail, sorry   Meantime I will return to finish my Tiger with last details. 

 Regards! Rodolfo

  Thanks friends

More updates!

Really I cannot working with this figure of bad quality, it will be deleted!. Well, finally I used the same method with this two figures of resin, the results in best. I will add some details as headphones and final painting.

Regards!
Rodolfo

Some fine detaling work on those figures Rodolfo, I can see why you would use them instead.

Thanks friend!

Well, I added final details to the Tiger and it are ready now, I will open another post:

Thanks for see this Project!

Regards,
Rodolfo