vindicareassassin Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Next up I have a 1/76 Tiger I from Airfix, being built as part of a FB group build..... First time I've attempted Zimmerit in this scale, I tried various methods including putty, scratching, glue softening and then scratching and soldering iron with specially made tip.... In the end I did the most with the soldering iron as it was quick & easy and gave semi-acceptable results, I think the tip needs some refining before I use it again...... we shall see what its like when its painted up. And a sneak preview of what will more than likely be on the bench straight after the Tiger is complete.... ATB Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindicareassassin Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Todays progress..... ATB Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Wow! What have you got for eyes? BB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindicareassassin Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Ha, as luck would have it I'm short sighted, I still need to wear +1.5 magnifier glass occasionally but only for the placement of rivet head etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 That's progressing really well. I'm amazed by your home-made Zimmeriit - very impressive! Well done. I've recently upgraded the Airfix kit but not with Zimmerit: If you are interested the WIP can be found here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234971585-airfix-176-tiger-i-yeah-that-old-one-upgraded-a-bit-update-291214/ Keep up the good work - I'm looking forward to seeing more progress on this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindicareassassin Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Ah yes, I did follow your WIP of your Tiger build Mr Plastix, truth is it was your thread that inspired me as to what could be achieved on my build.... So without further a do...... Today's efforts...... Tools started & spare track sections around the turret scratch built (made some minor errors on these that I hope wont be to noticeable once painted) ATB Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Looking very good. You seem to be taking this old kit to the next level! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindicareassassin Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Latest work....... Ready for paint....... Camo on...... I feel its a bit dark, and will only get darker with filter and washes, so will try and lighten it a bit..... ATB Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 You are doing a great job of upgrading this old kit. You are correct in that it looks a little dark but nothing you won't be able to lighten - possibly with some dry-brushing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindicareassassin Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 I was actually going to try to lighten the base colours and give the green and brown a bit of a 'modulation' effect, I tried it before on my Morris gun tractor and 25pdr and it worked ok, though I did experience some spiders legs and splatter trying to get the mix/pressure correct, and this being a smaller camo scheme I'm dubious as to how easy/hard/successful it will be.... We shall see if I'm given time by SWMBO tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindicareassassin Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very near completion now...... ATB Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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