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Post by wbill76 on Dec 20, 2013 20:31:56 GMT -5
Leon, Anthony, Joe, Jeff, and Gary, much appreciated, thank you gents!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Dec 20, 2013 23:10:09 GMT -5
Bill what did you do to this build?
It looks so different from your normal finish and I must say you've raised your bar by leaps and bounds buddy.\o/
Way to Go Tex
Tony lee
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Post by TRM on Dec 20, 2013 23:16:05 GMT -5
Way to go Bil!! Another fine addition to the collection and superbly rendered to boot!!
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Post by wouter on Dec 21, 2013 2:25:02 GMT -5
Bill, this build was a blast for me mate! You really did this kittycat justice! I really like everything, from the build through the paintwork to the finishing weathering stages...it's a beaut!
Cheers
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Post by danb. on Dec 21, 2013 2:33:09 GMT -5
A fantastic finish to a awesome build buddy i really enjoyed this 1 and the results were excellent you should be proud top shelf modelling
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 4:06:00 GMT -5
Superb result, the tigger looks fantastic weathered just right in my humble opinion loved the build from start to finish
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 21, 2013 11:04:18 GMT -5
Bill what did you do to this build? It looks so different from your normal finish and I must say you've raised your bar by leaps and bounds buddy.\o/ Way to Go Tex Tony lee Thanks Tony! I think what is different on this one is that I took a more layered approach to the finish and introduced some added steps to the process at various different stages. That also added more time to the build, which gave me more time to think about it when I wasn't working on it, so the overall net effect is a more nuanced/more thought out finish...I guess!  That and of course the scheme really sets this one apart...it's one I've kind of attempted before on the Beute KV-1 (it was a sort of dress-rehearsal for this one a while back) and I spent a lot more time with the airbrush portions than previously as well as a result. Glad you like her! T, it's the last Tiger I had in the stash and also one of the kits I've had the longest...since 2005 if you can believe it! Finally got its number punched though. Thanks as always! Wouts, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride with me! I thoroughly enjoyed it as well and the 3 months spent on it flew by in the process. Dan and Pete, thanks for the kind words as well gents! Your work lately has helped give me new ideas and inspiration as well so I'm very glad to hear this one rates highly in your books.  |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Dec 21, 2013 11:17:50 GMT -5
You treated this Tigger with some fine offering Bill!
Results are amazing. Now I feel the urge to build a Tiger!
Phil.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 21, 2013 14:29:16 GMT -5
Thanks Phil! Go for it, would love to see you do a Tiger. |
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Post by sturmbird on Dec 21, 2013 14:58:32 GMT -5
a photo taken in black and white and somewhat grainy looking would probably send chills down some necks.
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Post by remarc777 on Dec 21, 2013 16:03:27 GMT -5
Hi there Bill,
A few weeks of working almost 24/7 to get everything done for X-mas makes you miss a lot of beautiful work on the net. Congratulations on this Tiger, just the way I like them: sober, toned down, yet full of depth and detail. Thanks for sharing.
greetings, Richard.
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 21, 2013 17:35:02 GMT -5
a photo taken in black and white and somewhat grainy looking would probably send chills down some necks. gary Thanks Gary, that's one of the best comments you can ever receive as a modeler. Here's a grayscale pic (closest thing to B/W I can produce) just for you.  Richard, sounds like you've been a busy guy! Glad you were able to catch a break and stop by. Thanks for the comments! |
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Post by Keith Christie on Dec 22, 2013 4:55:19 GMT -5
Very nice finish Bill,
I really like the "black and white" image. very convincing.
Best Regards
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Post by ceresvesta. on Dec 22, 2013 7:37:53 GMT -5
Thanks Phil! Go for it, would love to see you do a Tiger. I think santa has an afv club tiger1 for me.....But, have I been good enough?  We'll see bout that!  I love the T72 av I am building but I miss the 'OL' wwll feel. Once again CONGRATS it is amazing. |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 22, 2013 11:44:04 GMT -5
Thanks Keith! Phil I guess you'll have to be on your best behavior the next couple of days...stay away from the Muskrats!  |
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Post by bullardino on Dec 23, 2013 13:39:18 GMT -5
Bill, you're definitely a master and an inspiration. What a great job Bet you can do anything, even spaceships  |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 23, 2013 13:58:51 GMT -5
Bill, you're definitely a master and an inspiration. What a great job Bet you can do anything, even spaceships Thanks Lui! Spaceships you say...I have no idea what you're on about... |
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Post by modelfreak72 on Dec 24, 2013 1:20:20 GMT -5
Mighty fine finish on the Tiggy! I think you tipped the scales on this one buddy! Looks like the wife will be in a cast for three more weeks. The break is healing good. So far no styrene cookies, but I have been wondering about using the cookie dough for an edible diorama?  |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 24, 2013 11:23:45 GMT -5
Mighty fine finish on the Tiggy! I think you tipped the scales on this one buddy! Looks like the wife will be in a cast for three more weeks. The break is healing good. So far no styrene cookies, but I have been wondering about using the cookie dough for an edible diorama? But then the temptation would be to actually 'eat' your groundwork...that could cause some rather unique complications! |
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Post by modelfreak72 on Dec 24, 2013 13:23:07 GMT -5
I was thinking it would be a good model show desert. After the awards were handed out, free cookies! |
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Post by reserve on Dec 24, 2013 15:12:37 GMT -5
And here we have the normal Bill end product which can be described as splendid. You set a tall bar brother
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 24, 2013 17:46:27 GMT -5
Thanks Mark! Merry Christmas to you and your family out there in the wilds! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 4:13:26 GMT -5
Ahh ! She's done and a contestant already . She's the finished product of a vast collection of variouse model building skills that have been combined to produce a superb build Bill .... ......or in other words Superb ! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 4:58:11 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 26, 2013 15:31:49 GMT -5
Thanks Carl and Steve, appreciate the comments!
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Post by DieselRocket. on Jan 1, 2014 9:33:57 GMT -5
Sensational thread, and outstanding model Bill. Kind of stuff you see in books and the finest magazines. This is one of the best late Tigers I've seen - I think perfectly painted and weathered. I believe this is exactly what one would have looked like milling around Normandy in 1944 - great work and something we should all aspire to!
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Post by heico on Jan 1, 2014 9:54:56 GMT -5
That's one sweet looking Tiger!
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 2, 2014 20:46:47 GMT -5
DR, thank you kindly sir! Heico, appreciate the comments as well!
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That and of course the scheme really sets this one apart...it's one I've kind of attempted before on the Beute KV-1 (it was a sort of dress-rehearsal for this one a while back) and I spent a lot more time with the airbrush portions than previously as well as a result. Glad you like her! 
I love the T72 av I am building but I miss the 'OL' wwll feel. 
That's one beautiful Tiger 
