Tiger I Mid Production In Progress..

Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Tiger I Mid Production In Progress..

Posted by Moses on Monday, August 9, 2004 9:40 PM

These are some pics of my Tiger I Mid Pro. This kit was started way back in the Tiger I Build Group, but I could not finish becuase of the birth of my daughter (which isn't a bad thing). This kit has sat for about a year and has been knocked around and banged up so some detail has broken off. I decided to paint it as is just to get back in the swing of things with the airbrush. I am still working on the ModelKasten Tracks, as well as working on the Stug F in the build group. Hopefully I will get them on before my daughter turns 2 years old Tongue [:P]

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The kit is from Tamiya and I used the etched set from Eduard. It is painted in Tamiya Acylics, with filters and washes with Winsor Newton Oils (Mars Black, Burnt Sienna, and Raw Umber). I am still in the process of drybrushing and I use Oils exclusively for them. I will be using a combination of Migs Pigments and MMP Powders for the dust accumulation.

The kit was Zimmed using Tamiya's Polyester Putty and #7 Zim Tool. The Manlet was Zimmed using the #5.

Any commenst or suggestions are appreciated.

Cheers

Mo

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, August 9, 2004 9:44 PM

Just a work of art Rob. Gonna be awesome when finished. Did you use stencils for the numbers on the zim?

Eric

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Monday, August 9, 2004 9:51 PM

Thanks Tigerman, I used Archers Dryprints. When doing the dryprints on Zim, you need to first burnish it as much as you can, then go over it with Micro Set to allow it to settle in the zim. I usually do 3 passes of it allowing it to dry in between for a few minutes. This is my feeble attempt at the Whitman Tiger I, pre blowup of course Tongue [:P]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 10:09 PM

Moses,
That is a Fantastic build!!!!!!.. The zimmerit looks 5 times better than anything I could have done..
My only question I have is about the number 007.. Is this Wittmann's Tiger??
The reason I ask is, that the current info on Michael's Tiger was that it was a late, not a mid production vehicle..
Don't take this as a flame, I am not trying to start a heated discussion, I am just pointing out a known fact.. And if you're okay with this or this wasn't your intent, you have built a Tiger to be proud of , you can always go for the Spring '44 version which is accurate.. (007 was a mid-production Tiger until sometime in late-spring, summer of 44', when it was replaced by a late version Tiger, and that was the one Wittmann died in August)

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Monday, August 9, 2004 10:15 PM

Very nice job Moses! Looks like it's coming together very nicely, ought to be absolutely stunning when completed! Thumbs Up [tup]

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Monday, August 9, 2004 10:19 PM

Well actually to be totally honest, I needed Dry Prints for it and the only ones I had were of the 007 Tongue [:P]

So I said what the heck, a pre blown up Whitman Tiger I. But in all seriousness, I really appreciate the commenst Panther18 and I honestly went by some pics of the his Tiger I, one of the reasons I left off the gun block on the rear. But I am not one for historical accuracy. Again thanks for the kind words bud.

Wbill..thanks a bunch bud, I suffer from a severe case of ADD and can not focus on just one kit. I really hope I complete it and fix the errors in the comming weeks.

Cheers

Mo

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 10:33 PM

That is one beautiful build! Outstanding Zim. Thanks for the pics, Inspiring.

007 wasn't Wittmann's Tiger by the way, he was using it that day because it's commander fell ill.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:51 AM

Looks like you have not lost a step during your hiatus. A great paint job!! I cant wait to see the finished pics.

Just curious about one thing… Do you paint the tools before, or after you glue them to the model, because the tool brackets really have crisp contrast and they look great.

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:53 AM

WOW![:0][:0][:0][:0][:0]

Master Moda Returns! Big Smile [:D]

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:28 AM

Very nice, Rob.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:28 AM

beautiful, absolutely beautiful. And very inspirering. Top job Thumbs Up [tup]

Looking forward to seeing the modelkasten tracks, I have 4 sets that I need to finish myself.

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 6:58 AM

moses outstanding. you do excellent work.

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Build22

Member since
May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:24 AM

Great job, Moses ! Thumbs Up [tup]

Great to see posting and zimming again !

Great job ! (as usual)

Jim [IMG]

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:43 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys, much appreciated. I could have actually put a little more effort in build. The paint job is going well and hopefully I can get it done in the coming weeks.

Edog, I paint everything on the model. The only parts that are painted off the model are the road wheels and tracks.

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:56 AM

Stunning! Exceptional work Moses, you give me something to aspire to.

One day I will make a model that I want to photograph that well. Brilliant detail.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:58 AM

Man, it's good to see your work back in the forums, Moses! We missed ya!
Excellent!

~Brian

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wildwilliam

Member since
December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:05 AM

Moses,
great work!
i cannot figure out how you can paint all the tools & stuff on the model
w/o getting 'shadows' of unpainted plastic from the 3D tools.
or how you can paint a jack or C-hook w/o getting the metal color on the Zim

good to see you getting back to the bench & the forum.
we missed you!

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:12 AM

Thanks guys. J-Hulk it is great to be back in the swing of things. My wife tells me I am less cranky, but I do not think she realizes that she just isn't seeing me as much now Wink [;)]

Tigerman, I use a piece of .05 plastic card cut in small pieces and put it under the tools to paint. That way if you slip, the brush hits the plastic and not the model.

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:20 AM

That's a great tip, Moses, thanks.

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gdarwin

Member since
January 2004
From: bc,canada

Posted by gdarwin on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:44 PM

Rob very nicely done the wethering is great,hats off to your great work Big Smile [:D]

gdarwin[roy]

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okieboy

Member since
July 2003
From: USA

Posted by okieboy on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 2:05 PM

Hey Moses,

Outstanding work as usual. Somehow though you manage to out do yourself each time!

Okie

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:05 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments. There is alot of things I could have done with the kit but didn't. I only went with a little Photoetched and i am glad I did. Becuase everything probably would have been knocked off in the time it sat all that time. The tool clamp broke on the rear of the kit and I said..."ahh who cares!! It's fun just to paint again"

I am looking to super detail a Late Tiger I after the Stug Build. Maybe I'll do some Zim again Tongue [:P]

Thanks again for taking the time to post and the comments.

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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wildwilliam

Member since
December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:08 PM

ah! so that's how you do it!
(plastic card)
seems obvious once you tell me.
a lot of things are like that, i guess.

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:37 PM

Ya it is a simple trick and saves alot of hassle wildwill. I do it for all on board tools and tow cables.

Cheers

Mo

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:44 PM

That is a really nifty idea Moses. Something as simple as slipping a thin sheet underneath and voila! That's one of the things I love about this forum, great bits of knowledge floating around for the taking. Wink [;)]

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:47 PM

Oh it is always a pleasure to share the info. I actually larnt it from a model magazine ages ago. That is why these forums are here, to help each other and become the best modellers he/she could be. My skills have increased ten fold over the last few years through online forums. Oh I take checks..payable to Moses of course Wink [;)]

Cheers

Mo

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 10:40 PM

That zimmerit is fantastic. I also did the mid-production Tiger a while back, but I couldn't get the putty method to work. I scrapped it and used resin replacement parts by....the company escapes me. Blame it on the fumes.

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:29 AM

Hey J, once you find the best technique for you when it comes to Zim, the rest is easy. Some still swear by Milliput, and I rather pull my toenails out then use it for Zim. Resin Zim is fine and looks great, especially Cavaliers products. But I find it more rewarding to Zim the model yourself. This Tiger I took about hour and a half toatal modelling time to Zim. That is inclusing mixing the putty, cleaning the tool in between and masking.

Cheers

Mo

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"