Anthony’s 1/16 Tiger "Completed"!!!

[Tojo72]

There's really no room to show the open box and spread it out on my bench,but here's my opening shots.

[kyledehart5]

Look at that big old beast. This is going to be an epic one to follow along with. I've always wanted a Tiger ever since the first time I watched Kelly's Heroes...Ironic, since those were T34s. Lol

[deafpanzer]

NICE!!! But how can you hide it from your wife now?

[Tojo72]

Dec 6, 2023 18:25:44 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

NICE!!! But how can you hide it from your wife now?

It was her anniversary present to me last year.

[deafpanzer]

Dec 6, 2023 18:26:55 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Dec 6, 2023 18:25:44 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

NICE!!! But how can you hide it from your wife now?

It was her anniversary present to me last year.

OHHHH! Lucky you so you are very safe for now... I can't wait to follow your build!

[tcoat]

Look at the size of those tracks!

[M1Carbine]

Dang.....that is HUGE! holy crap! Tojo you need a separate garage for that beast.

-Bob

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! This looks MASSIVE!

[moparmadness]

Love it. Got one of these in the stash myself. I bought a nice glass case from Bases by Bill to display it in someday. Look forward to seeing what you’re gonna do with it!

[Tojo72]

So I jumped in with the tracks very easy assembly,once separated from the sprue they did need to be cleaned up,no biggie,the rod pushes right in,and the size of the teeth make them easy to handle.Once you find your groove,the process is easy,just a little repetitive.




This is about 1/2 of one run,about 50 links,the comparison tank is a 1/35 Panzer 38

[armornutii]

   "Look at the size of that thing" LOL. 

[tcoat]

Jan 3, 2024 17:49:56 GMT -5 armornutii said:

   "Look at the size of that thing" LOL. 

[moparmadness]

Perfect canvas for detailed weathering!

[Tojo72]

Here are the two completed runs primed in black,96 links,I'll put the basecoat and weathering later.
On to the hull

[chromdome35]

Looking good so far, were the tracks easy to assemble?

[Tojo72]

Jan 5, 2024 11:49:15 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Looking good so far, were the tracks easy to assemble?

Very,just had to clean off the sprue attachments,the size made them easy to assemble,no tools.

[chromdome35]

Jan 5, 2024 11:53:40 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Jan 5, 2024 11:49:15 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Looking good so far, were the tracks easy to assemble?

Very,just had to clean off the sprue attachments,the size made them easy to assemble,no tools.

What is your early impression of working on a 1:16 armor kit? Like it or not? This scale seems to be growing in popularity very fast.

[tcoat]

Jan 5, 2024 11:53:40 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Jan 5, 2024 11:49:15 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Looking good so far, were the tracks easy to assemble?

Very,just had to clean off the sprue attachments,the size made them easy to assemble,no tools.

Have a picture of you at it!

[Tojo72]

Jan 5, 2024 11:56:40 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Jan 5, 2024 11:53:40 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Very,just had to clean off the sprue attachments,the size made them easy to assemble,no tools.

What is your early impression of working on a 1:16 armor kit? Like it or not? This scale seems to be growing in popularity very fast.

Well its easier to handle,the parts are huge but,you also need more room to work,but it will also mean more glue,and paint.

[Steve Zuleski]

Awesome, Ruck On, Tony!

[kyledehart5]

Excellent start!! Tracks look great

[rondriaan]

I have seen the box and its really big hahaha

I will follow the build.

[handiabled]

For the size of the tracks do they move freely? It looks like they were following the contour of the sag in the middle of the instructions nicely

[handiabled]

For the size of the tracks do they move freely? It looks like they were following the contour of the sag in the middle of the instructions nicely

[aaronw]

Dec 6, 2023 18:26:55 GMT -5 Tojo72 said:

Dec 6, 2023 18:25:44 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

NICE!!! But how can you hide it from your wife now?

It was her anniversary present to me last year.

I read that as it was her last anniversary present to you. I was like no kidding, she had to move afterwards because there was no room in the house. 


1/16 kits are deceptively large. Twice the size of 1/35 doesn't sound as big as 1/16 really is. Did she also get you a 4 post lift for the model bench for building this?


 

[Tojo72]

Yes,the tracks are workable and they move easily.

For me 1/16 is very large this is just going to be a one shot deal

[moparmadness]

Not to mention the amount of shelf real estate it occupies. 😄🍻

[thechaos]

good start with the tracks.

[Tojo72]

I got the basic hull construction started.The idler arms were in two pieces,glued them together and glued them to the tank.I had the option of installing the tortion bars,but thats only needed for a working suspension,no need for that.Wont add the axles till after painting so that i dont have to mask them.Next I'll start adding details and the top,probably going to add some texture as the finish is pretty smooth.Thanks for checking in.






As with any armor,I will deviate to add smaller parts at different times to avoid damage

[keavdog]

What a beast! Could be one of the funner group builds just because of the absurdity of the largeness!