tiger 1

[Johnf]

Got back to my Tiger build. will post photos soon. Think I have the track holders sorted now. Bottom clips were fixed to wrong place. Have used an airbrush for the first time. finished weathering. Will start on the crew figures at the weekend. I got the elmod electronics also. Will have to look for some info on this as I have more connections on the turret than the board accomodates.Looking forward to getting it finished.

[raven]

have started to put it back together and forgot to remove smoke dischargers as the mid tiger dont have any from photos i have seen





chris

[Johnf]

Tiger looking good. I was wondering if you use etch primer on the metal parts? Especially brass. I'm going to try some this time.
Any ideas for your camo or numbering.
What type of paints are you using. Have you tried the floor polish yet?

[raven]

hi john the primer i use is somoniz acrylic its very good only €5 for large can im doing tiger in afrika color to match my pz4 i use tamiya paints and i always use the klear floor polish after i finish this tiger the sherman will be my last tank as im finding it difficult to find the time to work on these tanks

chris

[Johnf]

I probably will not do more either as space will be a problem. Just going to work with what I have. They are quite expensive too if you go mad on upgrades which unfortunatly I tend to do. I am keen to get a 1/6 scale project going at some stage. Need to get a garage built first though to use as a workshop. That will be it for me. I am going to take my time with the Panzer 111. Do not even have a paint scheme yet.

I got some etch primer today in Halfords. Puts a nice finish on the metal. Should be realy tough as it embeds itself into the metal with acid content. Stinks pretty bad though.

John

[raven]

thats the other thing space which im running out of plus the wife is always giving out about bits all over the kitchen thats where i work on tanks am selling my 1/18th stuff to make more room i must say i liked the vid of your tiger also i would like to get that new jagdtiger thats out but it may not happen

chris

[raven]

got a bit more done fixed the mistake i made by leaving the smoke dischargers on have removed them and filled holes



this tiger seems to be taking forever



chris

[raven]

all electrics are done turret mg working just have one problem when turret rotates it seems very loose am struggleing to finish my tanks as arthritis is getting worse in my hands sometimes i cant unscrew top off jar of tamiya paint





chris

[Saxondog]

Chris, I have issues with my hands as well. But that is the reason why our tanks and the detailing we do takes skills others do not have because both hands work. I'm right handed, I have a very hard time holding things. My Gray Tiger and my Jagdpanther were painted using certain skills I have had to develop.

The Passche air brush is double action and I have had to develop a sling to grip it better, I am becoming more dependent on my left hand, But this is difficult at my present age. My point is your Tiger looks great,and considering the difficulty you have to me means you have developed skills to compensate. Good work, let me know if you need decal help? cheers Sax

[raven]

hi blake your right im right handed as well can be very awkward holding an airbrush sometimes

chris