Peter W Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 This is a post of firsts - 1st completion of the year, 1st figure I've ever painted and more amazingly the 1st piece of armour that I can remember building ever. I'm sure that I must have done but it certainly wasn't in the last 45 years, so be kind to me. I persuaded my wife to come with me to watch Fury when it was in the cinema and it changed my modelling focus quite dramatically. I made the decision to pick up this kit and a Sherman Easy 8 and this one has crossed the line first. The kit is a pretty perfect introduction to armour modelling and goes together as easily as anything I've ever built, which has all been aircraft to date. I used Mig Ammo paint which didn't work too well until I picked up some Ultimate Modelling Products Airbrush Thinner to mix with it. After that it sprayed superbly and I'm a complete convert on both products. A concoction of washes, pigments, chipping fluid and lots of other alien substances were used to get a finish that I'm pretty happy with. You'll have to excuse the lack of historical authenticity in all things but I was looking for something that looked like the 'Bovington Tiger' in its film star guise. So, here it is - part 1 of the 'Fury' duo: - Next up is the Sherman and after who knows, I'm really enjoying doing something different. Thanks for looking and comments and critique welcomed. Pete 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Lovely Peter, I am no Tiger expert but the finish and build on this are great, really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice rendition, and excellent carry over of talents from aircraft to armour building. Are the two vehicle base colours also from Mig Ammo? regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice work. Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Great looking Tiger Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Top stuff Peter, from someone else who is enjoying the change of 'scenery' from winged things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 That is an impressive looking Tiger I like the leaves and the heat staining on the exhaust covers is particularly effective. Are you sure that's your first attempt at a figure? Pretty damn good for a first! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks all for taking time to comment. Jack - yes, all main colours were Ammo, RAL 7008 & 8000. I used the option 2 RAL 7008 as the real thing looks like it has more of a green tint to it than the standard 7008. AndyC - I've managed to stop myself from getting into armour for many years because I knew that I'd get hooked and didn't need any more models. Too late, I've done it now but have really enjoyed doing something different. I like that you can almost glue it all together before paint rather than lots of sub assemblies when building aircraft. HL-10 - definitely a first attempt but won't be my last. The leaves were from a company called Reality in Scale and took a few nights at the desk to get them done. Perversely it was quite therapeutic just gluing the leaves onto a fuse wire branch and I was glad that I made the effort to do it. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Great work indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Great work Pete, looks the part. Like the ivy trailing along the sides. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Ggggggreat Tiger. Enjoyed the film as well. look forward to seeing your Sherman (or 4?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam3017 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 That looks superb. Really well done. Is it tge tamiya kit? Also the easy 8 your making, is that the tamiya kit too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Rather than pay for 'model' leaves, find yourself a Silver Birch tree. In late summer, when the 'catkins' begin to open, get yourself a handful, and pull them apart. Between the seeds (and there are hundreds in one catkin) there are little 'separators' and they look just like those you paid for. They come in slightly different sizes and can be used for tree leaves, ivy leaves or other climbing plant leaves in scales 1/25th to 1/35th. If you want to get a better idea of what they look like, I used them in my Somewhere near Villers Bocage diorama, and in my diorama WIP Lost in France. Edited December 16, 2015 by Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 That really is a superb Tiger!! Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Hi You have done exactly what i want to do after watching the film.I have the kits but have not started them yet.I think you can be pleased with the result.Im part way through a T-34 first to see how i get on and im down to the weathering stage but scared i dont want to cack it up.Ive watched a few vids for ideas and will press on soon????? I also fancy seeing the real tanks but it's a hike from where i live unfortunately. Well done. Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaladinLJJ Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 A seal nice tiger! It will be reference for my first tiger. A liite suggestiong, this blue background seems will change viewers' seeing the color on tiger, maybe you should try pure black or white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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