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Hi first of all a change of plan on the etch.after building some of it up decided it much to delicate for working model.you were right Steve.I will use the grills.an do bit of scratch building ie the s mines. Anyway I modified the towing loops as they nearly always fell off on previous tanks never to be seen again.I drilled an tapped them m1, to take steel bolt , much stronger now.the back end all bolted on for pic purposes, as will need taking off for painting.remember not to put glue on side fenders at front where they contact front armour plate.as this needs to be removable for maintenance purposes.next job get some paint on her.cheers an happy moddelling mick.  mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Lovely work Mick  Looks fantastic! Steve
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Beautiful, really starting to take shape, keep the pics coming 
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Looking good Mick and getting better with every post,,, very nicely done... Regards Alan
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Hi bin playin around with the paint finish want on this tank.it be basic grey with worn winter cam.I primed it with Halfords grey , then matt black.two coats of german grey drybrushed on, don't own a spray gun.then 3 coats of white wash.last one washed through in places.then rust around bolts and welded seems, as thought this be where they likely to rust through first.then finally mud flicked on with toothbrush. Anyway kinda like it so will go with this on rest of tank.the last pic comparison with plain grey wheel.cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Really like those wheels Mick, very nice effect Steve
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Nice work on those wheels Mick they do look great Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Fabulous effect Mick, very well done....  Regards Alan
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Excellent work Mick and those wheels look very realistic - well done!! 
Very interesting the way that you've achieved the effect, thanks for the insight and also that you've carefully thought about where the rust might occur naturally rather than just being completely random when applying it? It's also especially interesting that you achieved it with a brush? Just goes to show that an airbrush isn't necessary if you take your time and use thin enough paint, then it becomes hard to tell the difference between the two methods and imho brush painting is easier (and more fun)?
A great build all round Mick and one which I shall be following with interest 'til the end!!
Kev
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Hi thank you all for your kind comments much appreciated. Me really enjoying this.me trying to put me self in the shoes of lowly private or crewman, given a tub of white wash an a brush, given the job of paint that.this will be one of the 503rds division tank.I see from my tiger reference book they had there own unique storage box on back of turret.so will be scratch building this.cheers and happy moddelling mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Hi thought I'd show small update of fitting smoke units in me tiger.eh not part of kit so are an option I decided to fit.pretty easy job in tiger as the small boat ones from groupner fit real nice. Cheers and happy moddelling mick. mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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That looks very nice
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Smoke generators, a very nice touch... looks fab too... Regards Alan
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Hi still playing around with paint.this only second model in me life I tried to weather.so trying to sort out what I want is fun.but this be how like this one rather tatty old tiger.the pitted rust is just sawdust glued to model prier to painting. Probably mad idea but seems to work.cheers and happy moddelling mick. . mogwai attached the following image(s): Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Hi forgot to add thanks for all the kind comments, they much appreciated. Cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Awesome!! That rust looks so realistic
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Question. The smike generators you arenusingndo they very output with the engin speed or just a constant flow? “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Question. The smike generators you are using do they very output with the engin speed or just a constant flow? “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi jase smoke generators are constant flow. running off own battery and switch.be honest would not know how to do them in step with engine revs.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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