Managed to finish the overall construction and I really enjoyed the build. The fun part now is going to be painting and weathering.
I added the PE grills as well as aluminum barrel. Driving it around I am really enjoying how the suspension works, driving the dog crazy. I will post some pictures soon.
Tiger 1 #56010
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Re: Tiger 1 #56010
Here is the finished build, minus the air filter parts as well as the tools.
Like this kit so much I can't decide if I want to do the King Tiger, Panther G, or M51 Sherman next, haha.
Like this kit so much I can't decide if I want to do the King Tiger, Panther G, or M51 Sherman next, haha.
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Marco Peter
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Re: Tiger 1 #56010
Now the fun starts!
1:16 was my scale. Until 'Konan' came into my life... an Armortek 1:6 Tiger 1!
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!
I'm a happy man.
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!
I'm a happy man.
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doc larsson
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Re: Tiger 1 #56010
beast
i have some thin chain for the pfeifel filters if required ?
i have some thin chain for the pfeifel filters if required ?
Re: Tiger 1 #56010
Would Vallejo surface primer work with the metal on this kit or should I purchase the Tamiya metal primer? I only ask as I have a few Vallejo primers.
Thank you,
Matt
Thank you,
Matt
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jarndice
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Re: Tiger 1 #56010
Matt Hi,
You should always apply "Mr Hobby Metal Primer" first to any metal parts on the Tank and then as it is a German Tank you should use a Red oxide primer before applying a top coat,
Personally after I paint metal primer I then paint "Mr Primer 1,000 Surfacer" over the metal surfaces before painting the Red Oxide on the Tank,
But that's just me.
Shaun.
You should always apply "Mr Hobby Metal Primer" first to any metal parts on the Tank and then as it is a German Tank you should use a Red oxide primer before applying a top coat,
Personally after I paint metal primer I then paint "Mr Primer 1,000 Surfacer" over the metal surfaces before painting the Red Oxide on the Tank,
But that's just me.
Shaun.
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silversurfer1947
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Re: Tiger 1 #56010
I am guessing but I reckon you will get as many different recommendations as you get replies. Personally, for my Tamiya kits, I have used Halford's products. Grey metal primer for the base coat(Be careful - they also do a grey plastic primer.). For the next coat, their red primer. For the top coats, I have used Tamiya's own paints. I have not had any problems so far.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
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Re: Tiger 1 #56010
Which ever way you go, I'd strongly recommend a metal primer for the metal parts. I've used Tamiya Fine Surface Primer on aluminium and white metal before, and while it provides a nice surface, it doesn't last. Any friction or force on the part causes it to chip and flake off, right down to bare metal.
Re: Tiger 1 #56010
I used metal primer, followed by red oxide primer. Coming along really nice!
Thank you all for the input!
Thank you all for the input!
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Re: Tiger 1 #56010
Pictures ......pictures......pictures of the process so farTanker45 wrote:I used metal primer, followed by red oxide primer. Coming along really nice!
Thank you all for the input!
Tanks alot.... 
