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

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 

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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!

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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!

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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!.

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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!.

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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!

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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!

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



Regards,
Rodolfo