My First Tiger Build

abec91 · Post by **abec91** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:49 am

I decided to share my first build and post pictures of the progress.

First i rotated the copula and put in the gun barrel extension.

The next step was to get rid of those pesky cheap looking tools and the two front hatches as i plan to put working ones in. I managed to cut them off mostly with a scalpel knife. I decided to leave the storage box as i will detail it later and make some additions to it.

I filled the rough parts, covered the lights as i wanted to use the existing ones instead of ordering replacements. I also covered the hole for where the antenna was as i am relocating it to the correct position.

Now it was time for the fun stuff. I started working on the extras and detailing. First i added handles to the copula and painted it on the inside.

Here are my new front hatches which i detailed and attached periscopes.

Now i can't take credit for painting the tools as my GF did that and i have to say that they turned out great especially the fire extinguisher. (they look shiny on the picture but they are not).

I plan to attach a 200L oil drum to my tiger but i couldn't justify paying 15quid for one so decided one will have to be made. I filled it with liquid for that extra effect. Right now its black but i will weather and detail it later.

I also thought that the rear stowage suitcase looked pretty basic so my GF detailed it by putting clamps on and a padlock, again further detailing will be done at the end.

I made my own metal cable and will also make the two tow cables out of metal later.

Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:17 am

Welcome and Nice work,seems well in hand,you might consider reviewing the tips and tricks section.You can use KITE STRING for cutting the plastic yet leave a smother edge and is easier on cutting circles or difficult shapes. You are off to a good start.

Saxondog

abec91 · Post by **abec91** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:20 am

Next was the weld detailing. I thought that i would add a bit more realism to the model.

Further weld detailing, you can also see the cable that i added to the light in the background.

I also put metal screws on the front fenders. They are a little bit bigger than i hoped but i still think that they are a nice addition.

Even though it will be hard to see once the wheels and tracks are back on i figured that i couldn't hurt to put a bit of texture in there.

It was also time to rough up the side skirts and the exhaust. I guess that i forgot to mention that i added the engine grills and primed them for later.

I have to say that i did not do much on the inside of the tank. So far i just got rid of the cheap MG and attached one with a high intensity LED. I also upgraded the speaker and i am extremely glad that i did because it sounds so much deeper then the standard HL speaker. I wanted to fit something considerably bigger so i had to move the receiver board and move the smoker system a little forward.

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In the next couple of days i plan to finally paint my Tiger and finish up the detailing, I will keep the pictures coming.

abec91 · Post by **abec91** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:34 am

Saxondog wrote:Welcome and Nice work,seems well in hand,you might consider reviewing the tips and tricks section.You can use KITE STRING for cutting the plastic yet leave a smother edge and is easier on cutting circles or difficult shapes. You are off to a good start.

Saxondog

Thanks Saxondog,

Unfortunately i did that before i discovered this forum. Ifind the tips and tricks section very useful its great for new techniques.

Lucas

Saxondog · Post by **Saxondog** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:43 am

Some nice details, the fender bolts are a first. Does seem to enhance the look.

Saxondog

Wizzard033 · Post by **Wizzard033** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:53 pm

Great detail work!

[ICE]monkey · Post by **[ICE]monkey** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:47 pm

great start with the tiger1 , nice to hear your girlfriend helps , shes one to keep

ice
ps ive merged your topics .

MarkofZollo · Post by **MarkofZollo** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:13 pm

Great start to the build!

A lot of attention to detail too, wish I had that much on starting lol. Looking forward to more progress pics

Dave

abec91 · Post by **abec91** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:16 am

[ICE]monkey wrote:great start with the tiger1 , nice to hear your girlfriend helps , shes one to keep
ice
ps ive merged your topics .

Thanks for merging the topics. Yeah i'm really glad that she gets involved, usually throws in some good suggestions.

Lucas

abec91 · Post by **abec91** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:20 pm

fynsdad wrote:I'd love a GF that helped with my builds ......although I don't think the wife would be too happy about that
Frank

LOL, I like that.

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