Tamiya Tiger I Early

[M1Carbine]

Hi all;

Was trying to decide what to do next so as usual I stood in front of the stash, mouth agape, like a stunned trout. So I just grabbed Tamiya's Tiger 1 Early and shuffled off to the bench.




1997 and still going strong. As are Tamiya's of any age, no fit or flash issues, just a nice build.

























Only issue I have is the damn woven fabric for the intake hoses, no matter what there is some sort of fraying. A Little stowage and tarp placement should take care of that .


I opened the box and to my surprise I had a set of T-Rex tracks....WooHoo!



Ill get started on these tomorrow.....Scotch time!

-Bob

[406 Silverado]

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that stands in front of my stash after a build and wonders what to build next. Lots of times, however, the next build will hit me during the build I'm currently working on so it kinds of sorts itself out. 

Great start on this one and you're right Bob.....these older Tammy kits do hold up against the test of time. I may have to pick one of these up myself. 

[406 Silverado]

Sept 14, 2024 18:35:12 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that stands in front of my stash after a build and wonders what to build next. Lots of times, however, the next build will hit me during the build I'm currently working on so it kinds of sorts itself out. 

Great start on this one and you're right Bob.....these older Tammy kits do hold up against the test of time. I may have to pick one of these up myself. 

Oh and by the way.......this one's bookmarked. 

[moparmadness]

This kit is truly an awesome classic. I’m certain you’ll make er’ shine. I just sold one, but now I want to buy another!

[M1Carbine]

Joe - glad im not alone brother…..lol

Mopar - thank you

-Bob

[kyledehart5]

“Mouth agape, like a stunned trout” 😂😂. Yeah, that about sums up my decision making. I’ll be watching.

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! Great progress on this.

[Leon]

Off to a good start Bob! Can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit.

[Steve Zuleski]

Sweet! You got lucky, pulled one off the shelf in short order. I waste a very long amount of time drooling, trying to figure out what I'm doing next, never fails.

This is of course a pretty decent kit, Ruck On! BMk'd!

[M1Carbine]

Kyle - lol

Handi - thank you

Leon - thank you buddy

Steve - stunned my self.with the short order decision…..lol-Bob

[19kilo]

Sept 14, 2024 18:35:12 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that stands in front of my stash after a build and wonders what to build next. Lots of times, however, the next build will hit me during the build I'm currently working on so it kinds of sorts itself out. 

Great start on this one and you're right Bob.....these older Tammy kits do hold up against the test of time. I may have to pick one of these up myself. 

I actually have a process. I build WWII era armor and aircraft almost exclusively. So, if I’m finishing an aircraft, my next build will be armor. If the kit I’m finishing an allied kit, the next most likely will be Axis. I don’t stick to this formula 100% of the time, but most of the time I do.

[M1Carbine]

Kilo - Yeah, I kind of do the same, one for one. However; with that being said I still stand there mouth agape like a stunned trout..............LOL

[M1Carbine]

So moving along....slowly....but moving along. paint is on and the road wheels...."The Horror, The Horror"




After the base I hit it with the camo stripes in the typical red brown and green.


















And now for something completely different....err....New. I decided to try out some of the new AK acrylic markers. I figured a good test was to get the wheels set as it has Black, Rubber Black and Aluminum. I have to say they worked pretty well and knocked them all out in about three days.










Just got done with a gloss coat and after that cures Ill start the pin washes and some weathering. Then onto the tracks.

-Bob

[406 Silverado]

Those acrylic markers look like they did the trick rather well Bob (M1Carbine) and just one more new product that I may have to have a closer look at. I also like the camo pattern that you laid down on this one. Is that free hand? 

[M1Carbine]

Joe - hey brother. They did, I suggest just getting them in the 3 pack. Pick something you know you will use a lot and try. They do have a “chipping” set I am considering. Yes all freehand.

-Bob

[project510]

Excellent work on the camo, Bob. Very well done.

[Steve Zuleski]

Lookin great, Bob, and the markers look like a good idea.

[kyledehart5]

Fantastic!! That camo looks awesome and it looks like those markers worked great too.

[handiabled]

I think you've sold me on picking some of the AK markers up. Great paint work! I'm looking forward to seeing the T-Rex tracks together

[Leon]

Nice work on the camo Bob! This is coming along nicely.

[M1Carbine]

James - thank you

Steve - thank you

Handi - thank you. Give them a shot, like I said, pick up a 3 box set of a color you know you are going to use often. Paint flows really well and have a fine tapered soft point.

Leon - thank you buddy

Trying to hit the bench this evening. Out hunting this weekend so I may have some pics up tonight.

-Bob

[M1Carbine]

Hi all. Well I went down a weathering hole for the past couple of days. As many of you are aware I try not to "Over Weather" my models. Not that a lot of weathering is a bad thing, just not me per say.

I hit with various oils, enamels and acrylics and after about two or three days I said enough and hit it with flat.














NOW I can get started on the tracks.......LOL....I know, I keep saying that but really I will this time.

-Bob

[Steve Zuleski]

That looks good, not overdone.

[M1Carbine]

Thank you Steve

-Bob

[handiabled]

Great layered weathering! I always feel I overdo it but this looks just right.

[garybrantley]

That Tiger is looking really good, Bob! 👍

[Tojo72]

Looking good on the camo

[M1Carbine]

Handi - thank you buddy

Gary - thanks, much appreciated

Tojo - thank you buddy

-Bob

[kyledehart5]

Looking great with the camo and the weathering. Lovely work.

[hasenpfeffer]

The Tiger is looking great! (But I find myself still wondering about that Scotch...)