Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 So the Tiger l is built and ready for paint. Kit went together no problem and although fairly basic I think I can liven things up a little once some colour is added. I have to admit I'm not really feeling to excited about this build at the moment but as I say hopefully that will change with some paint applied. Here's a few pic's of today's progress Not sure exactly when I'll start the painting as I'm at work now for a couple of days but hopefully i can sneak a couple of hours in here and there 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, mbthejester said: Really enjoyed reading through to here, inspiring so just ordered a Tiger and King Tiger cheers Mark Cool welcome to the party Mark only one rule mate.....you must enjoy yourself nothing else matters 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, mbthejester said: Really enjoyed reading through to here, inspiring so just ordered a Tiger and King Tiger cheers Mark Great !!We need a few more to get cracking on kits 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Just now, Longbow said: Great !!We need a few more to get cracking on kits Don't we just.....bloody part timers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Just now, Andy J said: Don't we just.....bloody part timers I know. Right !! Steve opens the thread, and then.... Gone like a Virgin on Prom night !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) I’m also reading Tigers in the Mud, right now Edited December 21, 2020 by Longbow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 1/35 scale wing nut ...... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Longbow said: Looks like a nice set up, Andy !! It does the job Lee but a little chilly in the winter. However the new room will have underfloor heating plus a plethora of other goodies, nice and toasty methinks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, Longbow said: 1/35 scale wing nut ...... Reminds me of a bloke at work who's ears stick out from the side of his head....we call him wing nut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 43 minutes ago, Longbow said: I’m also reading Tigers in the Mud, right now No mud for me Lee .....more a "Lawrence of Arabia " look methinks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 48 minutes ago, Longbow said: I know. Right !! Steve opens the thread, and then.... Gone like a Virgin on Prom night !! Well Darryl's probably cursing his way round Tescos and Steve is servicing Ursula though I'm sure they'll both be contributing to the thread soon 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 All the tools are in place. Tow ropes and brackets next. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Longbow said: I’m also reading Tigers in the Mud, right now From what I've read Tigers seemed to spend a lot of time in the mud until they could hitch up some more Tigers or 3 Famos to drag them out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 1 minute ago, echen said: From what I've read Tigers seemed to spend a lot of time in the mud until they could hitch up some more Tigers or 3 Famos to drag them out. Very true. SPzAbt 502 nicknamed 212 “Hero of the Soviet Union.” 212 spent more time stuck in odd predicaments than actually fighting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Longbow said: Very true. SPzAbt 502 nicknamed 212 “Hero of the Soviet Union.” 212 spent more time stuck in odd predicaments than actually fighting. We seem to have a few 212s on this thread who spend more time stuck in odd predicaments than actually building 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbthejester Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Fantastic reads By Wolfgang Faust, has done two books, well worth getting they are Tiger Tracks and the Last Panther cheers Mark 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I’m guessing tomorrow will be spent adding wing nuts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 30 minutes ago, mbthejester said: Fantastic reads By Wolfgang Faust, has done two books, well worth getting they are Tiger Tracks and the Last Panther cheers Mark Tiger Tracks is free audio on You Tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Realizing you just ran out Super Glue... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Should finish this up, tomorrow. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Longbow said: Should finish this up, tomorrow. Nice work Lee looks great . My Tiger build has stalled for the time being as I wait for photo etch grilles for the rear deck, just wouldn't look right without them imo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 1 hour ago, mbthejester said: Fantastic reads By Wolfgang Faust, has done two books, well worth getting they are Tiger Tracks and the Last Panther Or "Panzer Ace" by Richard Freiherr von Rosen 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Andy J said: All good here Steve glad you're ok mate......though I did get a ticking off regarding my kit purchases but when I told Mrs J that "Steve told me to " she calmed down a little....until another one arrived this morning along with another Vallejo paint stand.....oops Hang on bud....sure someone claimed to rule his own roost and could buy and do whatever he wanted.... How's the black eye? Nice tidy bench mate, can only dream of such standards! 8 hours ago, Longbow said: Glad you’re okay, Steve !! Of course he's ok, the virus took one look at him and scarpered....even covid has standards! 5 hours ago, Longbow said: Okay... I’m going to say it... Apart from a few niggling little problems, I recommend this kit. Looks good Lee, knocked that one into submission sharpish! Nice touches like the fenders and exhaust shrouds. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Andy J said: Don't we just.....bloody part timers If only we'd been provided with a raised middle digit emoji.... 4 hours ago, Longbow said: I’m also reading Tigers in the Mud, right now This chaps talents know no bounds!!! 4 hours ago, Longbow said: I know. Right !! Steve opens the thread, and then.... Gone like a Virgin on Prom night !! Bet it been a few years since Steve dressed in his party frock for a prom and even longer since he was a ... 3 hours ago, Andy J said: Reminds me of a bloke at work who's ears stick out from the side of his head....we call him wing nut That's just cruel....wing nuts have feelings too! 3 hours ago, Andy J said: Well Darryl's probably cursing his way round Tescos and Steve is servicing Ursula though I'm sure they'll both be contributing to the thread soon Close enough......being honest it wasn't as bad as I'd anticipated, however I didn't have high hopes in the first place! Thought it was worth breaking my Monday night rule and cracked open a beer once home, takes the edge off....honest! 2 hours ago, echen said: From what I've read Tigers seemed to spend a lot of time in the mud until they could hitch up some more Tigers or 3 Famos to drag them out. Someone will be on a charge for that.... orders stated it was verboten to use a tiger to tow another, too much strain on the overstressed running gear. However we all know now and they all knew then, best to salvage a Tiger when possible rather than destroy it unnecessarily. Never enough heavy duty half tracks available or Bergepanzers. 24 minutes ago, Andy J said: Nice work Lee looks great . My Tiger build has stalled for the time being as I wait for photo etch grilles for the rear deck, just wouldn't look right without them imo Looking good, particularly for such a quick build. It's an ideal candidate for adding photoetch and other detailing touches....good sound build just needs a bit of personalisation. Great work ! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Just a quickie for the collective, what colour would the aerials have been, black, grey, camo colour?? Anyone have an idea? Cheers, have a good day and happy modelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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