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The 'zap' debonder might be available under a different brand name. I will have a look.
I decided to leave the vision block shut, but will try to define its lines and include the bino-vision holes in the plate just visible when the block is closed. I would pick that by this date these would have been welded shut.
I've looked over and over for definitive design evidence of the unditching pole mountings but all appear to be expedient versions of necessity, good for artistic licence.
As my tiger has an identity ('100) I just need to find suitable decals or stencils for the numbering and likely positions for the crosses.
That's a fair way off yet though.

ALPHA wrote:Got a paint scheme for you Herman ...ala GIRLS UND PANZER


though a sunglass or protective eyewear disclaimer might be needed

Great Job on the Tiger

ALPHA

Cheers Mr alpha................I will forward the suggestion to the planning committee !!
At least I could get away with the white, but to much and it would look like its a prop from a '60's B-grade war movie

HERMAN BIX wrote:

ALPHA wrote:Got a paint scheme for you Herman ...ala GIRLS UND PANZER


though a sunglass or protective eyewear disclaimer might be needed

Great Job on the Tiger

ALPHA

Cheers Mr alpha................I will forward the suggestion to the planning committee !!
At least I could get away with the white, but to much and it would look like its a prop from a '60's B-grade war movie

Funny that you mention B grade movie prop... it just so happens I have one

Close your eyes...wait for it..........

Wham... my Hollywood bastard tank




ALPHA

Oh God help me.................its "Battle of the Bulge" without the sideways tube muzzle brake !!
Thanks for the warning mate, I did the squint in anticipation, and I was right !!

Set about getting the back end sorted. Now I like a descent back end, and between myself & one of Ole Jamie's best inventions, I'm close.

Had to take the snow blindness patches off just to get over the damn fine glare. "
dented the exhaust shrouds & puttied up the profiles to sand- blend in tomorrow.
Now I know Ole Jamies tool is supposed to be used for glazing Brulees, but I had a need, and a mans needs .............well you know.
So, with more back end character tham Giselle, my White Tiger is taking shape
Goodnight linesmen- ballboys & bar staff.

Nice paint job on the figure Herman ...nice lines... the detail is highlighted very well

Party on Sir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reTx5sqvVJ4
ALPHA

At risk of becoming a rivet counter, I sorted out the cable conduits to the headlights. Happy with the result, but sweet suffering ass it was all I could do to keep my head making those tiny clamps that go over the conduits.
Made them out of 1mm solder and PE sprue from the Jagdkatze engine grilles.
I dont think the Aber PE clamp set will be for me, just no way near enough patience or eyesight !!
The various mounting clamps and suchlike will need to be fitted in some sort of form, but over centre clasps & micro padlocks would do me in I reckon.
The weld seams are going to be the next mission, they have to be, while its apart. im going to try a jewellers screwdriver with the end heated up & melt in the weld texture rather than adding a compund. The Vimoutiers Tiger I saw & climbed over had very smooth welds that did not 'wet' above the main seams, so the slightly recessed weld grooves on the HL hull might just allow the heated tip of the screwdriver to raise the texture without resorting to a kilometre of compund and the inherent application difficulty.
I will let you know how that process goes .

ALPHA wrote:Nice paint job on the figure Herman ...nice lines... the detail is highlighted very well

Party on Sir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reTx5sqvVJ4
ALPHA

Why thank you squire, didnt really take much effort at all that one, seemed to have a natural look to it that didnt need a lot of extra input. High quality - made in Brazil under German licence

HERMAN BIX wrote:

ALPHA wrote:Nice paint job on the figure Herman ...nice lines... the detail is highlighted very well

Party on Sir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reTx5sqvVJ4
ALPHA

Why thank you squire, didnt really take much effort at all that one, seemed to have a natural look to it that didnt need a lot of extra input. High quality - made in Brazil under German licence

Well... both tank and figure.... they're beauties .................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ_k_VG6Syc

Carpe Diem Herman

ALPHA

Nice work Herman.