BlackMax12 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) One can never have enough Tiger II's so here's another one. This kit has some good points, especially the rolled steel treatment on the armor but also some not so good features. The tracks are not that great and probably will be replaced with individual link tracks. The link and length tracks are ok but they are too short to sag properly. Edited March 20, 2017 by BlackMax12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Coming along. Needs another coat of Nato Black but of course I'm out until I can pick some up. That red plastic is tough to cover as usually one primer/shadow coat does it. It still needs the side skirts and fenders and the tracks are waiting. I'm going to try the ambush scheme on this one as I've never tried the yellow, green and brown with the yellow and green dots. The good thing about Tamiya paints is if you don't like the results a shot of Windex takes the paint right off. Edited March 29, 2017 by BlackMax12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushkill Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Lookin' good, excited to see how it turns out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks Crush I'm a little nervous about that ambush scheme but if it doesn't work out then the old fall back 3 color camo looks good. Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat911 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Looking good so far. With regard to the ambush scheme, I also finished my recent Tiger II build that way. I was hesitant to try it initially but I bit the bullet and painted it as such. IMHO, it came out looking not to shabby. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks Mark I hope it turns out as it's something new for me. I'm not sure I really like the ambush scheme but it's something different as I already have 2 Tiger II's in the 3 color scheme. Got to pick up some more paint before the weekend then have at it I guess, I'd better get another bottle of Windex too. I want to use a fine tip brush to apply the random dots and hope that works as they don't seem to be all one size and with my shaky hand they sure won't be. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 It's all yellow right now and should have the green and brown tomorrow. Then I guess it's an attempt at the ambush scheme. Tracks are black with Tamiya Linoleum and some graphite on the tread faces to represent wear. Then more graphite on the wheel rims, paint the tools and cables and the spare track links and a light weathering and call it done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 It's looking great so far. Looking forward to seeing it in the camo. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Now for something different, I'm tired of the 3 color camo on Tiger II's so here goes. This is an experimental splinter pattern camo taking the ambush scheme one or two steps further. I don't know if it's practical but it sure is disruptive. If they tried this they probably only painted one tank and probably not for long. It's pretty clean as they just finished the paint work and Rudolph is taking a break after painting all of those dots with a brush. Comments please 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) Tried to tone down the speckles a little, might be too dark now and needing some dust. I'm not sure if I like it, but it is different. Need some feedback, please. Edited March 31, 2017 by BlackMax12 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushkill Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 That camo looks fantastic, especially after you subdued it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks Crush I still think it sorta looks like a bad case of the Measles, German Measles that is. It's not something I'm going to attempt again as I thought I would get tennis elbow painting all of those dots and I don't think there are two the same. I see I missed some on the rear plate, but the painter got tired and gave up I guess. Not sure if it's going to get a dusting as I can't go back if I do that and I sort of like the metallic look in places even though it does seem a little too semi-glossy. I wanted something different and this is that. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoUK78 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) Is looking rally coil. Camo is amazing. Edited March 31, 2017 by MarcoUK78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks Marco Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Wow! I hope the dots haven't upset your eyesight too much. Last time I saw that many dots, I'd spent too long in a bar in Germany......but that's another story! I know sweet FA about German cammo's, but it does look good, if, as you say, a little on the dark side. Regards, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks John Still waffling on the dust. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hello, the camo pattern is very interesting ... it fools my eyes even on the screen Huge work indeed to create such an effect ! E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks Etienne The camo is pretty disruptive but I'm thinking it's too dark so I'll probably end up giving it a light dusting with fingers crossed. Yes after the first 500 or so dots it was all downhill, I should have counted how many just for curiosity. Your AMX-30 is coming along nicely, wine-soaked mud and all. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks Mick Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Looking good and interesting. Rudolf has a sore hand by now I assume, poor chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofjim Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Excellent work sir ! you did a fantastic job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Thanks Blaubar and Sonofjim Yes Rudolf is soaking his hand and arm in Schnapps... applied from the inside. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 the camo you made is absolutely gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Thanks Cambridge It's probably not something that was ever done in real life, but it's something different. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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