Tiger 1 build

[cupoftea]

Perhaps a bit ambitious posting two builds at once but while my Sherman awaits the purchase of some parts and paint I decided to 'have a go at my Tiger 1. This was my first tank and rather than leave it as it was (Heng Long grey) I decided to paint it dark yellow but go for a 'washed out' well used look. This is my first attempt at weathering and I would welcome any opinions/comments good or bad. In the flesh the colours look quite a bit darker I guess the camera flash is not kind to the colours.

The tank uses my 'hybrid' drive system and other than 4:1 gearboxes and metal sprockets is more or less stock.

Here are a few pictures of the Tiger as of this morning:





Here is the drive system prior to fitting metal gearboxes:

[scalawag]

Hi

Looks great, the weathering looks just right in my book, subtle but enough to give the impression of use .

Don't forget to paint in the rubber tyres on those early wheels

I really like the colour modulation you achieved with the paint, really makes the Finnish stand out, well done indeed

[cupoftea]

A couple more pictures:

[cupoftea]

opps posted this in the wrong place

[Panther Ausf G]

Two builds, keep it coming and with the piccy's too.

[doc larsson]

busy man

well done nice shading.

[cupoftea]

Decals have arrived. So far I have only fitted the fire extinguisher decal - such fun (not really it was some sort of fiddle but i got there in the end).

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning,
That is a beautiful build, CoT. It has your neat and clean touches with wiring, details and paint which are fast becoming signature. By all means, please keep the pics coming,
regards,
Painless

[cannedheat]

I like that cuppa old chap fancy electrics as well ,wot wot ......

[Red Devils]

Sharp looking Tiger, like that clean looking lower hull. Well done with the wiring job...

Derek