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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 5, 2013 20:54:28 GMT -5
The Panda Pz.38(t) rekindled my armor mojo...so time for the next one - Dragon #6406. I actually started this Tiger about two years ago. Had to put it aside because it was immediately pre-move and all my paints were packed.  My plan is to build it as this one from the Kagero Topcolors book. The barrel rings are provided as decals.  Aiding me in the cause will be a set of friul tracks (going to try Gun Blue as a blackening solution), RB barrel, ATAK resin zimmerit appliques, and a LionRoar PE set, mainly so I can get beat-uppable track skirts. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 6, 2013 0:37:29 GMT -5
Looks like a fun project Doogs.Count me in on this.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 12:52:12 GMT -5
cool subject and interesting colour scheme nice!
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Post by TRM on Jul 6, 2013 19:29:58 GMT -5
Very nice resurrection Doogs!!! I'm In!!!
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Post by fightnjoe on Jul 6, 2013 23:09:53 GMT -5
should be an interesting build sir.
watching with interest.
joe
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Post by bigjohn on Jul 7, 2013 6:12:18 GMT -5
I love a good tiger build, I'm in!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 7, 2013 14:56:56 GMT -5
This should be good. Good to know/hear you have the armor bug again.
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 9, 2013 10:08:37 GMT -5
Knocked out the Tiger's radiator boxes last night. Alclad Duraluminum, Steel, and a Brass/Exhaust Manifold mix. The red oxide primer is a mix of Gunze RLM 23 Red, Hull Red, Offwhite and Orange Yellow.  And of course, once the access hatches are in place, it's all invisible except at like one exact angle (and I haven't even put on the screen yet).  |
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 10, 2013 10:07:14 GMT -5
Got the upper deck glued in place last night, and I'm starting to test-fit the ATAK zimmerit.  LionRoar PE set arrives today! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 10, 2013 14:37:13 GMT -5
Zimm looks great!!! I like where the damage and chipping on the Zimm are...
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 10, 2013 15:02:44 GMT -5
Not done with that yet, either. According to my information the Tiger I'm doing was the only one of its unit to survive the Normandy campaign. I'm going to guess it had more than its share of beatings.
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Post by Leon on Jul 10, 2013 16:05:09 GMT -5
Looking really good Doogs.Radiator boxes and zim are looking aces .
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 10, 2013 16:45:03 GMT -5
"Tiger Tiger Tiger" aka Tora
Tony lee
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 16, 2013 10:31:13 GMT -5
Got the last of the ATAK zim down last night...overall happy with how it fit, and I can't wait to see how it comes out under paint.  Also got a bit more work done before realizing how ungodly late it was...the radiator mesh covers that come with the Dragon kit were pre-folded. How cool is that?  |
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Post by tobias5555 on Jul 16, 2013 11:44:15 GMT -5
Zimmerit is looking very good.
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Post by Leon on Jul 16, 2013 16:00:58 GMT -5
Nice work on the zim Doogs.Mesh covers really look great.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 16, 2013 16:38:20 GMT -5
Again Zimm is looking real good... can't wait to see it painted!
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 16, 2013 19:07:37 GMT -5
Hiya Doogs! Man, Im a Tiger I guy, my favorite Tank! Im totaly in for this one bro. Great start too....Zimm looks awesome!  |
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Post by dupes on Jul 16, 2013 19:27:51 GMT -5
Zim looks great. Interested to hear how the "gun blue" works out on the Friuls? Have been experimenting a bit with some home-made concoctions to replace the super-expensive Blacken It.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 16, 2013 20:13:16 GMT -5
Atak zim sets are my go-to method and yours is looking pretty sharp doogs. That's cool regarding the screens, nice touch by Dragon. |
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 18, 2013 10:36:12 GMT -5
Getting very, very close to the point where I need to start painting.  Pre-painting to-dos: - Turret stowage box - PE fenders (will be added later, but need to be folded up and ready to go) - PE clamps (will be painted on-vehicle, then tools/tow cables/etc added after) - Assemble friul tracks (my plan is to paint/weather/install running gear either prior to painting the hull, or just after) |
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 19, 2013 2:06:19 GMT -5
Tonight was a night for swearing at PE. Got the rear fenders/mud flaps in place.  The PE hinges were a PITA!  Big improvement over the kit part, though, especially for damage and wear-and-tear.  |
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Post by wouter on Jul 19, 2013 2:21:36 GMT -5
Nice work on the Tiggy, looks good mate. Pitty that Atak didn't use the broader zimmerit pattern for the turret (as was comon on Tiger I's) but that's just a detail. Nevertheless a great build so far. Looking forward to the next step! Keep it up
Cheers
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Post by Leon on Jul 19, 2013 2:28:28 GMT -5
Nice work on the hinges Doogs.Even though they were a PITA.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 19, 2013 10:21:58 GMT -5
Man, not exactly my favorite part dealing with PE. You should be glad that I am deaf so I will never hear you.  Great work on the flappers! |
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Post by tobias5555 on Jul 19, 2013 11:35:55 GMT -5
Very good work on the pe parts.
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 19, 2013 17:22:05 GMT -5
Thanks all!
Wouter - ATAK does include the alternate zim pattern for the turret...that it wasn't used is due to my ignorance...my knowledge of armor lags way behind aircraft...
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jul 19, 2013 18:40:51 GMT -5
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Post by doogsatx/ on Jul 19, 2013 19:53:16 GMT -5
Thanks Tony! I did more or less the same, but didn't tape the hinges down and didn't use the ruler. Good to know for the next round!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 19, 2013 20:23:06 GMT -5
Hat's off to you for tackling those hinges Doogs, I can see why it would induce some swearing and muttering, but well worth it by the look you've achieved with them.
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Great work on the flappers!