Braille Scale Tiger 1 (2014 Painting Update)

[AverageJoe]

Hi everyone 

So I've had to put the 1/35 tiger on hold until I find myself some other bits to go with it so in the meantime, as Inspired by Deano , I have decided to build myself a 1/72 tiger. I'm hoping to spend a decent amount of time on this one, with some quality groundwork (he says 'quality'   ) and some new weathering techniques. Also, its given me a chance to test out my new camera with its macro settings ( I'm still playing around with it, so I guess the pictures can only get better?!). Anyway, Here are a few pictures of the kit, the only addition I will be making to this one is the use of an RB barrel as I seem to have a severe disliking to anything plastic   . 















As you can see the detail is insane, With even the hatches boasting a ridiculous amount of detail. 

I hope you guys will enjoy this building blog, and this time I promise to keep you guys up to date as I now have no excuse 

[danb.]

Great new project Joe looking forward to seeing this 1 come to life DML do produce some lurvllllllllly kits in all scales

Dan B

[Deano]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! I have this kit as well, aparently its the best Tiger kit in 1/72 .....watching with mucho interest buddy

Deano

[TRM]

I'm in!! Looks to be a great build with that kit!! Bring it on!

[Leon]

Count me in Joe,built my share of braille Tigers and they are a lot of fun.

[robbo]

Cracking detail on show here, love the look of this kit, nice base too

[imatanker]

Joe,that looks like a sweet build there Buddy. The Dragon Armor Pro kits are really nice. Did it come with any PE? Where did you get your RB barrel? Jeff T.

[wbill76]

Count me in Joe!

[kaktus]

Nice looking kit. I have always loved tigers. I'm sure following

[Deleted]

looks a smasher!

[AverageJoe]

Thank you for all of your interests in this build guys. I'm sitting in the local library completing my university work at the moment, the rains pounding away at the windows, the car is miles away and I have no raincoat to make a run for it, but as soon as I can get home, I'll have an update for you

Joe

[Mence]

Amazing how much detail you get in Braille scale these days, should look great all together.

[tobias5555]

Nice to see a small tiger I.

[AverageJoe]

Hi everyone! It's been a while, but I'm back (finally) and I have some building progress to share with you all!

So, I have finally made some progress with my Tiger 1 over the past couple of days, It's crazy how much detail is squeezed into 1/72 scale!















I have decided to go for a smaller base, something with a bit more height to make it more interesting! I have some excellent MiniNatur products for the base which I picked up at Euro Militaire, so I cant wait to get that underway! More progress to follow! 

Thanks

Joe

[Deano]

Great to see progress on this one Joe , that barrel looks cool as does the kit ..... nice work buddy!

[wing_nut]

Looks real nice. looking forward to more progress.

Sept 5, 2013 12:24:33 GMT -5 Deano said:

... aparently its the best Tiger kit n 1/72...

Deano

Now what did ya o and say that for? now I have to go get one.

[deafpanzer]

Looking pretty good... PE for 1/72 is amazing!

[AverageJoe]

Thanks everyone. Deano , your 1/72 work has definitely inspired me here!  

[Leon]

Looking really good Joe.The metal barrel is a big improvement.

[AverageJoe]

Thanks Leon

[wbill76]

Looking good Joe! Love the look of your braille Tiger.

[Deano]

Jan 2, 2014 8:52:49 GMT -5 wing_nut said:

Looks real nice. looking forward to more progress.

Sept 5, 2013 12:24:33 GMT -5 Deano said:

... aparently its the best Tiger kit n 1/72...

Deano

Now what did ya o and say that for? now I have to go get one.

 
Ha ha you luv it!

[AverageJoe]

Hi everyone

Just a small update to say that the tiger is on its way to the painting table! More WIP pic's to follow!





Joe

[danb.]

Nice work Joe now shes off to the painting table for a splash of colour im liking the sound of that

Dan B

[Deleted]

yeah! a tiny tiger! nice neat work old chap

[AverageJoe]

Thanks everyone  

@dickyf , Cheers it's good to be back!
danb. , Thanks buddy, I should have some painting progress pic's tomorrow  
@@snipersmudge , Thank you

Joe

[deafpanzer]

Great idea about using corks... looking good... can't wait to see paint on it soon.

[AverageJoe]

Hi Everyone  

Thank you for your comments

I would like to share my practice colour scheme with everyone before I start work on the Tiger.... What does everyone think?



Any feedback will be appreciated

Thanks

Joe

[AverageJoe]

Hi everyone

So, the base layer has been applied, along with some colour modulation and markings...









More to follow

Thanks

Joe

[Deano]

Awesome paint job Joe , you nailed that buddy!