Wolfpack Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Oz, go for it. It's your kit at the end of the day. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Guys... can we not slag off other forums & forum members please? Whatever we think, let's just keep it to ourselves in future, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Seems like a nice kit. The real thing at Bovington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta152e Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 So the provenance of the Zvezda kit is cleared once and for all, looks like oz! will be the first to get one built Good luck, should be worth seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Got mine this afternoon from Parabellum found no sink marks its a nicely moulded kit. Puts my mind at rest when a kit buyer says things like that. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 It also goes to show that someone's experience of a rather poorly moulded early copy can be used to set the opinion of a whole community against it. How many Britmodellers will have seen this thread initially, been horrified by the scare-monger headline and initial comments, but haven't seen the comment from someone who actually has the kit, advising that it's actually OK? That's how rumours become factoids, which in a small (ish) community like plastic modelling is, can seriously affect sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 It also goes to show that someone's experience of a rather poorly moulded early copy can be used to set the opinion of a whole community against it. How many Britmodellers will have seen this thread initially, been horrified by the scare-monger headline and initial comments, but haven't seen the comment from someone who actually has the kit, advising that it's actually OK? That's how rumours become factoids, which in a small (ish) community like plastic modelling is, can seriously affect sales. Quite correct Mike,initial unfounded "bad" press can stop kits and other products very easily, leaving us with perfectly good stock that won't move,therefore slowing cash flow and leading to less new products on the shelves....so to all please check that you have not got a faulty kit as opposed to a bad kit,before shouting so loud .... PS have got some,now, good Tiger kits on the shelves ...STILL...!! Regards Trevor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I got one today as well, from Cosford. I took some advice from a modeller who had a couple of Tigers on his display, set in diaorama settings. he was of the opinion that the Zvezda was every bit as good as any other 1/35 Tiger 1 out there. For £25 from Antics, I'm pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I got mine on evil bay for £12. Tracks are pants though. Otherwise the crinkley effect will disappear underneath the casting effect. Great kit and a great bargain. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelr32 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I got mine at Cosford last Sunday. I love it, but then I am very biased because I think Zvezda make the best plastic out there.. the "actual" plastic they use is what I mean. I was a little worried about buying this as i made the mistake of buying the T-90, but I couildn't resist when I saw it. So, what's the experts final word on this.. is it accurate for an Early tiger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta152e Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I have the kit and its pretty good (Mr. Wolfpack was in agreement during a recent visit to my humble abode) and as regards 'hyperfail', no comment. As for the interior, that isn't something I personally worry too much about unless its something like an open SP gun where you can see the gubbins. Black paint and a few crew figures go a long way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 It looks good to me so much so I've gone and got one. It's the 'early' production model with the crinkley sides, but that's no big deal. As for hypoidscale, I've found the opinions on BM to be far more helpful, much less critical of a kit, esp. from sprue shots and tend more to the 'what needs to be done to put it right' school, as opposed to the 'it's unbuildable' rabble. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 (edited) Hi,I have the kit and am 30 % done.I also have the Tamiya late, the Academy mid, the AFV late and most of the Dragon offerings except for the Tunisian one. Tigeromania I wanted to get back to that WOW felling I had as a kid - when you just opened up the box and bashed away.Can't really see anyone doing that with the Dragon ones... As for the quality of the kit my view is that it is inconsistent. Some detail such as the casting numbers on the track mounting brackets is excellent where as other parts are maybe overly simplified such as the commanders cupola.But can I really complain that there is no photo etch or turned metal? At this price I would say no.My main concern is that the turret roof protrudes the turret walls - much as you would expect from a late version where the roof thickness was improved from 25 to 40 mm but on the early and mid it should be flush. This can be corrected by shimming the turret walls with stripes of Evergeen StripsStyrene, I have been using #129 .020x.250". My first sample had a packing error that led to distortion of the upper hull, I have informed Zvezda about this issue.My second sample (bargain deal at the LHS - £15) was OK with no problems.Love the kit Very Best RegardsJohan Edited April 30, 2013 by Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmac Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hi A nice finished rendition of it here http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/message/1367088573/Zvezda+Tiger Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Re above link. IMO it's far too clean, the photo shows the hull camo almost obscured. Nice of him NOT to include a photo of the model from the side of the actual shot. Johan. Would it not have been easier to sand the turret sides or roof so it would fit flush? W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta152e Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Isn't the camouflage supposed to be red-brown as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Hi Big W, I guess a different approach could have done the job, this was how I did it. The turret roof has slanted edges to allow Zvezda to reproduce the weld seam, I was worried that not enough material would be left for a good joint if I thinned the roof.Trying to carve out the recess where the roof sits in the turret walls is not an option.And by the way - the turret walls are a tad low compared to for instance the Dragon kit - not that I am a rivet counter or anything It is not perfect if you leave the mounting brackets on like with #114 since the brackets ride on the wall edge and elevate the roof slightly.But it works out fine for #332 when the brackets should be shaved off.Anyway - I am happy with the kit and will use it for my next attempt at S33 as well. VBRJohan Edited May 1, 2013 by Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Each to his own. If it works for you, go for it. Any pickies of the finished model? W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Hi Big W, I am sorry but not yet. I am 30% done with the first layer of DY on. And back to the original question - is this kit buildable? It sure is - and I think it fills a gap in the market place. Excellent entry choice that can be turned into something spectacular without AM extras. And herein lies the problem, the quality issues that have been reported must be addressed by Zvezda, you don't want to turn off a new modeler with a warped hull or sink marks in the front shield. Issues that can be fixed with a bit of experience but can be difficult if this is your first ever 1/35. Maybe an announcement, new box-art and etched grills? And the body of the turret MG? Very Best Regards Johan Edited May 3, 2013 by Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 This is my 30%. Next step is a sand grey dust-coat on the undercarriage and an overall filter using Tamiya X-26 Clear Orange. Then of to washes and filters.Will post some progress pictures in the WIP section.VBRJohan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta152e Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Nice work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks ta152e,I have just been corrected on an other forum, the hoses to the Feifel Air Cleaners should not be rubber black, they where metal mesh and should be painted in the overall camo or just steel.Best RegardsJohan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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