maverick_62 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Tiger I 1/35, straight out of the box, except the ropes, they are from something office copy machine. Impression from the model,... it's my first and last model from this manufacturer. Very soft plastic, a lot of pin marks even on a small detail, but nevertheless fitting are ok in general. Thank you for looking, and by the way it's my first attempt to make a tank model,... so any comments are wellcome. Edited September 2, 2021 by maverick_62 Reload photos 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Its a very nice model and you've made a good job of it. I have one question for you. What size are your photos? They seem to be a little bit too big as they are taking a long time to open up. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick_62 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Its a very nice model and you've made a good job of it. I have one question for you. What size are your photos? They seem to be a little bit too big as they are taking a long time to open up. John. The size of photos approximately 200-250 kb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Nice build and well painted model. Is that an Academy kit? You might want to look at the rear Fender on the left, you seem to have glued the right side one to the left side. Or was that done with purpose? Edited October 27, 2019 by Soeren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Good lucking Tiger, nicely painted and weathered, particularly like the paint effect on the exhausts and internals. As mentioned previously might want to have a look at that rear fender. Good job. Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick_62 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 12 hours ago, Soeren said: Nice build and well painted model. Is that an Academy kit? You might want to look at the rear Fender on the left, you seem to have glued the right side one to the left side. Or was that done with purpose? Not, it's Rye Field Model kit. Looks like you're right about left fender. It should be on the right side, and vice versa. I've only just now noticed. Thanks for the comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 That’s a very impressive Tiger 1 and I like the finish you have achieved. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Great piece of work... Weathering is very good, you could perhaps change the the colour of one of the tool handles as they look a little too uniform, just my personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Fine work, it doesn't show the trouble you've had with it. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Hi Maverick, After reading your intro I was expecting to see a bit of a duff model. I was wrong. The external details on the Early Tiger are in nearly every instance better than Tamiya's, very 'clean' and precise and more er... detailed. Obviously the interior is a 'bonus' but as ever, hard to justify when it's mostly going to be covered up. The engine and cooling fans are a definite cherry on the cake though, great for opening up in a diorama setting. On that last point, the hatch for the cooling fans wouldn't stay open like that, it would fall down. There should be spring loaded latches on the engine and fan hatches that engage with catches on the deck and hold each of the hatches back when they are opened past 90 degrees, but I see you've left the latches off (no doubt for practical reasons) Yes, you'd have to move the tow cables out of the way, but that's not too big a deal. (The 'ropes' as you called them, are metal cables) So, despite your reservations about the amount of pin marks, I think it's actually a very nice kit and you've done a great job (ignoring the couple of 'errors') Your paint finish is lovely, with a nice colour palette, and the weathering subtle but extremely effective And I can't see any obvious pin marks, so you did a good job there as well. A great Tiger! Rearguards, Badder Edited November 3, 2019 by Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick_62 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) Hello, Badder You're absolutely right about open hatches, and i'll take that it into consideration, when this tank will becames a part of diorama. The first idea was to build this Tiger with all open hatches, raised turret and 16t strabokran as well. And i hope to make it, when my enthusiasm to this project rise up once again. Edited November 5, 2019 by maverick_62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Splendid work. this shows that one doesn't need a plethora on aftermarket to show a very descent model. Despite the setbacks, I'd be glad to make a finished model like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetifan Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Really like this build, your finish and overall effect is excellent 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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