echen Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 minute ago, M3talpig said: it's all going to plan so far Love it when a plan comes together...........................👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Dads203 said: I'll leave the turret escape hatch open 6th picture posted, there's a sink mark (at least it looks like a sink mark?) on the end of the locking bar bracket, looks to me like the kinda thing that shouldn't be there maybe? and will show up like a sore thumb if you leave the hatch open. Not a criticism, just an observation, nice progress as always Matt 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Cerberus said: 6th picture posted, there's a sink mark (at least it looks like a sink mark?) on the end of the locking bar bracket, looks to me like the kinda thing that shouldn't be there maybe? and will show up like a sore thumb if you leave the hatch open. Not a criticism, just an observation, nice progress as always Matt Only saw that after I posted the picture Matt, I’ll sort it out tomorrow. Amazing how you miss things and the camera picks them up 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Dads203 said: Amazing how you miss things and the camera picks them up I keep missing things. Even posted a RFI before spotting something that needed correction! But I find posting WIPs really helpful with picking up things that need adjustment. Edited March 31, 2021 by echen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Escape Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 20/03/2021 at 18:44, Pig of the Week said: Here's a site with some Abt 101 details..... https://abteilung101.ucoz.net/index/ss_s_pz_abt_101/0-18 Good morning everyone! Not an April Fool here!!! Can I ask one more question, please? I have loved reading about specific details here, particularly the names of commanders. Thanks very much for those details as they were exactly the kind of information I was after. I have added the decals 321 to my Tiger and the build is looking good so far. I’ve picked up a few figures but one that caught my eye was Dragon’s 1:16 Sturmbannfuhrer Ardennes 1944 from their warrior series. http://www.dragon-models.com/d-m-item.asp?pid=DRA1602 Would he be an appropriate figure to be in the tank? Thanks for direction fellow Britmodellers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 He's more of an infantry man rather than a tank man I'd suggest, no reason he and his guys wouldn't be associated with and alongside a tank, but he's not a typical tank crew figure... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Escape Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Thanks for your reply @Pig of the Week. That has answered my question. I appreciate your help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 5 hours ago, The Great Escape said: I’ve picked up a few figures but one that caught my eye was Dragon’s 1:16 Sturmbannfuhrer Ardennes 1944 from their warrior series Yep piggy 2 is correct he is infantry officer not tank crew........ is it 16th scale you need ? might be able to make some suggestions if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Escape Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Yep piggy 2 is correct he is infantry officer not tank crew........ is it 16th scale you need ? might be able to make some suggestions if you like Yes - any recommendations would be helpful. 1/16. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 So while listening to Tigers in the mud by Otto Carius i thought it might be time to whitewash the outer wheels and turret of 100..........again as i did with the hull the grey on the turret was protected with a light coat of Humbrol matt enamel clear coat as were the wheels......then heavy chipping fluid after 25 mins drying time the washable whitewash was applied this was allowed to get touch dry and then with a damp brush i started straight away with the removal of the wash in some key areas............ this technique has been very predictable and fairly precise and have to say looking forward to doing another winter subject........tracks have had a going over ..these are mirror tracks as Tiger 100 was one of a very few Tigers to wear mirrors....more pigments to be added and i'm currently thinking about how to do a little snow as this Tiger will go on a small base...........any recommendations for an effective snow product or home brew solution welcome.....something that won't turn yellow 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Looking v nice Mr Pigg... ps. ..if ye dinna want yer snow te turn yella...dinna pish on it... pps. There's a firm called Precision Ice and Snow that make specific modeller's snow effects, and I've heard good reports of their stuff..unfortunately you have to get it from Holland /EU so no doubt all the import crapp adds to the cost... Edited April 1, 2021 by Pig of the Week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 That’s stunning mate, quality all round chap. Snow, have you looked at Microballoons, cheap and easy to use? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Here's a thing from a fair few years back on britmodeller about the Precision ice and snow,...it does look good I have to say..! https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234945975-precision-ice-and-snow-review-of-the-new-amazing-snow-effect/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 The guy reviewing it is doing stuff in 00 gauge ( 1/76 or 1/72 scale) and looks great, so I'd imagine in 1/35 you could do great things...I'm even thinking.."hmmm snow.." meself now too !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Pig of the Week said: The guy reviewing it is doing stuff in 00 gauge ( 1/76 or 1/72 scale) and looks great, so I'd imagine in 1/35 you could do great things...I'm even thinking.."hmmm snow.." meself now too !! Just jumped on there website.......having a read now as the Tiger is not far from done......a day or two to finish the wheels and two to three days for the turret....and a couple of days to do an appropriate figure for scale....should be able to find something on there site and get it by then 31 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Snow, have you looked at Microballoons, cheap and easy to use? Also having a look into these.......... thanks bud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 (edited) Snowww..! and there's a Tiger 1 in the 2nd fillum... Edited April 1, 2021 by Pig of the Week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 37 minutes ago, Pig of the Week said: Snowww..! and there's a Tiger 1 in the 2nd fillum... Love the blurb on the cover....."The best Nazi zombie movie ever made" .... wtf why how many have been made then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Pig of the Week said: I'm even thinking.."hmmm snow.." meself now too !! Well, you've got the camo trousers... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Love the blurb on the cover....."The best Nazi zombie movie ever made" .... wtf why how many have been made then Actually one or two more..! Outpost Black Sun... Frankensteins Army.. Iron Sky 2, the Coming Race.. .Outpost 3, Rise of the Speznatz... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Love the blurb on the cover....."The best Nazi zombie movie ever made" .... wtf why how many have been made then Well, at least two The first is a good zombie film. The second is a crazy zombie war film - our surviving heroes resurrect a Russian unit to fight the Germans. Cue an hour of freezing zombie on zombie action. Made in Norway, I'm not sure what to make of that. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, M3talpig said: recommendations for an effective snow product or home brew solution welcome.....something that won't turn yellow @Nanond used Tamiya Powder Snow Effect on the tracks of his Wespe, which I thought looked really good I have no idea whether it goes yellow over time though, and Microballoons has a very good reputation, lots of people seem to rave about it. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig of the Week Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Microballoons are tiny particles of glass as I understand, marble dust I've heard of used in snow mixes too.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Cerberus said: @Nanond used Tamiya Powder Snow Effect on the tracks of his Wespe, which I thought looked really good I have no idea whether it goes yellow over time though, and Microballoons has a very good reputation, lots of people seem to rave about it. Matt What a lovely build.....top to bottom that looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 Weathering still has some small adjustments needed and some mud and snow effects still to be done .............but honestly.........well..............i just don't know what to think about this 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Weathering still has some small adjustments needed and some mud and snow effects still to be done .............but honestly.........well..............i just don't know what to think about this Sorry, I'm not following. I can't see a single thing there not to be happy about. Wonderful detail, superb paint and a unique take on the early Tiger. Plus it's got 502nd's mammoths on, that's always a bonus The only thing I'm waiting for is whatever is sticking out of that turret bin to keep the lid open. Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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