Another 1/48 Tiger

[spud]

started the weathering yesterday. its more or less finished. I just need to do the mud with the Mig Mud i ordered. that will also be used on the base,

what do you guy think about the blankets on top, Im guessing there is no reason not to have it there as in the dead of winter any bit of cover you can get is a blessing.







and this is how the wheels turned out after removing the rubber, not bad but not brilliant either but passable

[bullardino]

Lovely start of the weathering

Are the tarps Value Gear new 1/48 products?

[spud]

thanks Luis there 1/35th but there smaller ones I think they look ok?

[Leon]

Spud,the weathering looks awesome .Really like the missing rubber and un-ditching log.Very nicely done Sir.

[wouter]

what? You weathered the Tiggy in just one day and it looks like this??? . That's ver cool dude!!!! I've never seen tarps on top of the turret before, but I must say I like it, gives yours a distinct look. I'd say go for it!

Cheers

[possum]

Great looking Tiger, also really love the barn

[Deleted]

Weathering looks very realistic Spud  Can't wait to see the mud!

I'd paint up the blankets as Tarps if they're to be stowed outside the AFV but that's just MHO 

[spud]

thanks alot guys

Steve thats a good point i did paint them as blankets. but a friend of mine said they used tarps because tanks were leaky feckers. so ill repaint it, im also only using the one at the front of the turret

[TRM]

Weathering is looking tops Spuddicus!! Getting close to the finish line now!!

[wbill76]

Weathering looks good spud! As for the tarps, the forward one seriously blocks the view from the commander's cupola, so probably wouldn't be a common thing there in a rolled-up state, but the one on the rear on the turret bin wouldn't be out of place I think. Blankets exposed to the outside elements would likely soak up water and freeze stiff as a board in the process. Tarps make more sense IMHO as they would at least be water-proofed.

[bullardino]

Oct 19, 2013 17:16:39 GMT -5 spud said:

thanks Luis there 1/35th but there smaller ones I think they look ok?

They do, Spud

It's just that I saw Steve is releasing both 1/72 and 1/48 set and I tought you had grabbed some

[Tojo72]

Really looking good

[merseajohn/]

Liked it at SMA and like it here mate, good job

[AndyArgent.]

Looking g mighty fine I must say

[Deleted]

The weathering is coming along just fine especially the hull and turret front is very good.
With some mud and dirt on the wheels, the damaged ones will be OK.
Don't forget the exhaust soot on that snow white surface on the back .
I should use only the front tarp because it sits naturally on the turret surface, but only when you are setting your Tiger during a transfer and not in a battle condition because it blocks the view of the commanders periscopes, like mentioned before.
The color of the wooden house is perfect.

Eddy

[spud]

thanks alot guys,

Luis not yet

i like the look of the tarp at the front i do agree it would block teh vision port but i like teh look of it..... ill see how it looks before i finish the whole thing before i make a final decision on it.

[Deleted]

tarps look very nice just the job I think

[wbill76]

Go with what works for you Spud! It's your build after all mate.

[spud]

Well mig Mud is Epic and easy to use. its an Acrylic resin., Its messy so wear gloves. also cheap brushes and a spatula are handy,

here is where im at so far, im not done yet as i want to add snow to parts of it. and there is some touch ups needed

[deafpanzer]

Jeez, it really looks like MUD! I am sold... I have to get those too. Thanks a bunch! You guys are NOT helping me save $$$... damn it!

[bullardino]

Excellent mud, Spudster As I was telling you on FB, I really like the tone

[Leon]

WOW that looks awesome Spud .Very nicely done.

[Deano]

Great winter beaten Tiger , also like the mud effects .... very nice!

Deano

[spud]

thanks alot guys ive been working some snow onto the dio tonight so pics of that tomorrow

[Deleted]

Looks good, real good.

G

[wbill76]

Nice mud work there Spud, looking good.

[bbd468]

Lookin sweet my brotha! Damn, i gotta get me soma dat mud!!

[Deleted]

Oct 22, 2013 12:33:12 GMT -5 spud said:

Well mig Mud is Epic and easy to use. its an Acrylic resin., Its messy so wear gloves. also cheap brushes and a spatula are handy,

here is where im at so far, im not done yet as i want to add snow to parts of it. and there is some touch ups needed

Holly flippin mud cakes SPUD !!!!

Great looking mud bro !

Reminds me of a nice spring day on the dirt back roads 'round here .........froze in the morning then muck in the afternoon .

[spud]

lol Thanks Guys

[wouter]

now that's a lot of mud...or is it something else?

I like it a lot dude!

Cheers