My new Tiki Tiger 1

[ALPHA]

Photos if you please Merlin


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[Merlin707]

I will dig out one of my old models so I can show you.

[ALPHA]

I will dig out one of my old models so I can show you.

Always a pleasure Merlin...bring them on

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[Warhawkone]

Boy you have been working on a lot of tanks. how many is it now..30 or 100 Its been a while, been working a lot. The tiger
looks great!!

[jtracks]

That paint looks great Merlin. But as usual, I need more info I haven't seen a Taigen Tiger with that paint before, is it something that Forgebear painted up. Sure does look good, can't wait to see the decals added.

Joe

[Merlin707]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Jtracks, I'm not sure if Forgebear painted this up or whether it just came with this paintscheme.
I decided against the decals in the end and hand painted them on as the decals were way too glossy and had a nasty thick white border that didn't suit.

I'm also includes the process of using my new Tamiya weathering sets to bring out the in-service use look.

[DavidByrden]

I intend to fit mesh over the rubber hoses on the air cleaners to make them look more realistic.

These are real ones, if you want to be realistic; 128mm wide, 12 sides, spiral groove.



David

[Merlin707]

Thanks David that will be most helpful when looking for replacement tubing.

[jarndice]

Hi Merlin hope you and your lady are getting some sleep, anyway a couple of things about your Tiger 1 First the AIR INTAKE PIPES, there are two fixes, one cheap and one expensive, the expensive way is to buy replacement pipes from "ABER" the cheap way is the way I did mine, go on E-BAY and there is a company called "the.bright spark" go to page three and scroll down to 1 metre x 6mm HEAT RESISTANT SLEEVING CABLE HIGH TEMPERATURE BRAID SLEEVE £2.99 (FREE POST!!!!) I could only find it in WHITE but it takes paint very well. IF you cannot find the page by typing in the bright.spark then I suggest you type in the full description I have given of the Item. It is a Northern Ireland company and very speedy, The next thing about the TIGER is the CUPOLA, I imagine you already know it needs adjusting to be in the correct position, there is a walk through on "TIP & TRICKS" Nice to see Dave keeping yet another customer happy. shaun
PS Do make sure you order 6mm sleeving as they sell it in different sizes.

[Peter22]

Nice one. Really impressive. Thanks for sharing.