ScanmanDan Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) My latest critter. A pretty nice cartoon Tiger I straight out of the box but I wanted some more details so I broke out the bits & bobs. The kit could be built in a couple of hours but I have been adding resin and plastic bolts and other do dads most of the day. I think I will replace the kits rubber tracks with some surplus Dragon 1/35 scale Panther track just for kicks. This should be a hum dinger of a model to paint and weather. Thanks for looking in on my madness. Dan Edited July 2, 2017 by ScanmanDan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Occasionally you need to do something to release pressure of building the normal models. Are you planning to add teeth to drive wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Only 8 road wheels per side on a tiger.. awesome, past are the days of painting 10000 tyreslol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 please paint some cartoon eyes on the Glacis or the turret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Thank you gentlemen. I don't have much of a plan for what I want to do with this kit. I'm pretty much just making it up as I go along. I had originally thought to add zimmerit but abandoned that idea as a bridge too far to be fun. As for sprocket teeth that will depend on how easily the Panther tracks adapt to the kits road wheels. On looking over the pictures last night and consuting the spare bits I have laying about from past projects I think I will be taking the Dremel to the rear plate to make room for a 1/35 scale jack, replacing the axe, adding an fire extinguisher, jacking block and rear convoy light, plus some other carving and sharpening of details to the turret. I still haven't figured out how to make some convincing rear deck mesh screens. Oh and I'll need some kind of base... What happened to my simple little critter project 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 15 minutes ago, ScanmanDan said: Thank you gentlemen. I don't have much of a plan for what I want to do with this kit. I'm pretty much just making it up as I go along. I had originally thought to add zimmerit but abandoned that idea as a bridge too far to be fun. As for sprocket teeth that will depend on how easily the Panther tracks adapt to the kits road wheels. On looking over the pictures last night and consuting the spare bits I have laying about from past projects I think I will be taking the Dremel to the rear plate to make room for a 1/35 scale jack, replacing the axe, adding an fire extinguisher, jacking block and rear convoy light, plus some other carving and sharpening of details to the turret. I still haven't figured out how to make some convincing rear deck mesh screens. Oh and I'll need some kind of base... What happened to my simple little critter project forget all of that. Only extra part you need is this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hmmmm, scratches chin…. Maybe these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 4 hours ago, cambridge said: forget all of that. Only extra part you need is this Made my day!🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Progress; That's it for the weekend I have a bunch more ideas I want to throw at this cat. Only some of them will no doubt work. Lots of fun so far although the Panther tracks will need a lot of 'customising" to get them to work. The spacing between the guide horns is way too narrow, I may just end up cutting them off as that's the beauty of the cartoon world. You get to decide what's important to the finished look, exaggerate or omit whatever you like . I have started to work on the turret bustle to make it look like a separate part and replace the lids as they are horrible on the kit. The jack had to be shortened to fit and I'm stealing other bits from the 1/35 scale Panther as the mood strikes me. Very much a fun piece. Thanks for dropping in for a look. Dan Edited July 2, 2017 by ScanmanDan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Lovable little Tiger Dan, amazed by the detailing you are putting into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Progress; One track finished, ( Now I know what NOT to do. ) Fiddled with some other stuff - blocking out the base with a bit of aluminium foil. Thanks for looking in. Dan Edited July 2, 2017 by ScanmanDan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Looks good with those tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) Progress; Turret is mostly finished with just some few details to add. A lot of time spent today cleaning up the second run of Panther track so that should go smoother than the first side. With luck I could get the basic primer on soon. I haven't decided on a grey or a yellow finish at this stage, but I'm leaning towards the grey as I haven't done one of those. Thanks for stopping in for a look. Dan Edited July 2, 2017 by ScanmanDan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Excellent upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I would opt for grey as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 i don't know i think i would go for yellow. I mean is a more bright color, this is supposed to be silly and fun. I think at a subliminal level it will reminds you more of wall-e too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yellow would allow the extra detailing to contrast more with the basic tank but whatever you decide will be fine, this little Tiger brings a smile to my face every time I see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Yellow it shall be. Maybe with some big red numbers! Progress; Base is coming along and I've got the other track on ( Finally ) I want to scratch up an AA MG mount for the cupola in brass wire and bits and then use a cut down 1/35 scale MG34. I notice that I need to drill out some sights and work on the coax MG mount. Almost ready to paint, Thanks for all the great comments as they keep me smiling. Nice to think others like these little guys. I hope you like where this is going. Dan Edited July 2, 2017 by ScanmanDan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 8 hours ago, ScanmanDan said: I hope you like where this is going. I love where you're going with it. All the extra detailing really adds to the character. I've got the Tiger II and KV on the way, and seeing the extra work you've done here will be a real inspiration when I get started on them. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 All the newly added detail is fabulous. This funny-tank will be a very individual and spectacular display once painted. Miauuuu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) I must have rocks in my head. Just a buch of bark mulch held together with plumbers epoxy putty smothered in some ground texture and a lot of paint , washes and swearing Now to add the vegetation and some soil. Andy - So pleased you like my efforts as I'm constantly inspired but your models. You have made my day Blaubar - Glad you like it, I hope that it all comes together in the end. Dan Edited July 2, 2017 by ScanmanDan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave665 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 What a great little build Dan. Thanks for putting a smile on my face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Glad you like my little efforts Dave Only had time today to add some pastel chalk ground colour but I'm pretty happy with the results, in fact I don't think I'll add any vegetation to this base and leave it stony ground. What do you think? Thanks for looking. Dan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Base looks good. If you think about anything "live" on it just few dry grass blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Progress, ready for primer then paint ; So much more I coulda , shoulda done but I'll save that for next time. But all I want now is to get to the fun part, painting! I tried out the bolt in the belly trick to make a painting stand and I'll see if I like the results . Thanks for dropping in for a look. Dan Edited July 2, 2017 by ScanmanDan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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