My Tiger Tank 1 (Early model, full option) Build.

[silversurfer1947]

Wheels fitted. It went better and much quicker than expected. i really was expecting some difficulty, particularly with all those grub screws. I suppose that's one advantage of being short sighted. Take the glasses off, and it's amazing how close things stay in focus.

It's actually starting to look vaguely like a tank.

Next stage fitting the tracks. I have some weathered metal tracks, thanks to Ad Lav . That will be tomorrow's task.

[Ad Lav]

Lots of thin layers is the key to painting with cans. Don't rush one big thick coat over to cover it.

I used 1 can of primer, 2 cans of green, 7 cans desert yellow on my Tamiya leopard!

Look forward to the tracks!

Must order parts for my Tiger!

[silversurfer1947]

Lots of thin layers is the key to painting with cans. Don't rush one big thick coat over to cover it.

I used 1 can of primer, 2 cans of green, 7 cans desert yellow on my Tamiya leopard!

Look forward to the tracks!

Must order parts for my Tiger!

Now he tells me!

[Ad Lav]

Oops - sorry!

Depends on the paint used too - Tamiya or humbrol?

[silversurfer1947]

Halfords primer, then Tamiya top coats. I think I've just about got the hang of it now, but it goes against the grain to leave the base coat showing through. More self restraint is required.

[Ad Lav]

My best friend paints classic cars for a living, Ferrari, jaguar etc and he said always starts left to right, then right to left. Pressure on the nozzle to stop once past the model/car.

Difficult to get thumb eye coordination on it sometimes but pays off.

Tamiya paints have great control, press a bit light

[deathrawt]

One trick that I use with the tamiya rattle cans is to place the can in a small tub of hot water for a few minutes to heat up the can and paint. It makes a huge difference when spraying the paint
Use thin coats and don't worry about the paint flashing off as the paint dries to a Matt finish anyway
I like to spray around the back edges/ around detail areas/ undersides first then spray the bigger flatter areas. Repeat a couple times and you will have a nice run free job

[silversurfer1947]

My Tiger has put on more than a little weight. Now tipping the scales at 3.4 kg. It makes a huge difference to the appearance now the tracks are on. It is actually starting to look like a tank.

[silversurfer1947]

Many thanks to everyone who has given me advice on painting with spray cans. I have managed to get an even finish on the turret!

Richard

P.S. In case you missed it, the Tiger with tracks fitted is the last post on the previous page.

[Bogeyman]

That will look really nice, top work, keep it up.

John