Winter Tiger
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141 27 May 2023, 01:18
Mr JamesHi Jennifer. I had trouble uploading the pics from my phone have lost everything I tried to upload 🙁
27 May 2023, 09:30
Mr JamesCheers James, I'm annoyed I lost all my progress pics. Only weathering left
27 May 2023, 18:23
Jennifer FranklinWell, the weathering is impressive. You guys make it look so easy.
29 May 2023, 02:17
Mr JamesThanks Jennifer, The turret was a couple of days work. I've watched a lot of videos
29 May 2023, 02:39
Leszek CaderWow Mr James! The weathering is a master class, my respect! I like pic 14 with this rusty hole on 0, this makes the whole marking extremely realistc. 👍
29 May 2023, 20:53
Mr JamesWell thank you Leszek, how very kind of you to say. As I've said before, I've watched a lot of videos and try to emulate the techniques I see. Weathering is becoming my favourite aspect of modelling so far.
29 May 2023, 21:07
Leszek CaderWelcom on board! I too prefer this part of the hobby than counting rivets... Following your projec, I guess it will end with regular winter diorama? 🙂
29 May 2023, 21:50
Mr JamesYes Leszek, I'm going to build a scene for it. Havent decided what yet. I'll have to master figure painting next though... That will be challenging. :-0
29 May 2023, 21:58
Mr JamesThanks matey, great coming from you. Not that long to go now {-) he says...
29 May 2023, 23:39
Mr JamesI'm open to suggestions, I've got that Precision ice and snow kit I want to use after seeing your Finland dio.
29 May 2023, 23:51
Mr JamesThanks Jennifer, I think I've got one in mind now after looking at a few ww2 pics.
30 May 2023, 13:01
Leszek CaderIf I may suggest - Ardennes Offensive. I guess Tigers took part in these strugglings too...
30 May 2023, 18:19
Mr JamesHi Leszek, I dont think I've got the skills for trees. I suppose I could hide them under layers of snow 🙂
I've earmarked a couple of muddy road scenes from WW2 pics.
30 May 2023, 19:27
Mr JamesCheers for that Gary. I must crack on and finish it before the weather changes and my other hobby kicks in... 🙂
31 May 2023, 21:41
Derek RothfusThis is freaking awesome James! The weathering is so realistic. Love all the rust and grime.
3 June 2023, 18:34
Mr JamesWhy thank you Derek. Much appreciated. Credit has to go to Tamiya weathering set B and Vallejo rust washes.
3 June 2023, 18:51
Mr JamesThankyou for your comments Pietro and Christian. Nice of you to say its looking good,
3 June 2023, 19:43
Mr JamesThanks Guy for saying so.
Neuling, I've cut the base but need some filler or grout or something for the undulations
Thanks for the kind words Pepe. I'm happy with how the turret turned out
2 July 2023, 17:34
Mr JamesThanks for saying that Fritz. I like to see how other modelers work their magic, so hope it may aid someone maybe? 🙂
8 August 2023, 09:38
Stephen LesleyThis is weathering on another level. I am speechless! I can almost smell the oil/petrol and have a subconscious urge to scape the mud off my shoes. 🙂
25 August 2023, 05:58
Mr JamesCheers Gary, when I get back from this stint of work, I'll push on with the dio.
Ha, brilliant comments Stephen 😁 Thanks mate 👍
25 August 2023, 15:22
DuperScaleEvery mm on the model received attention from you, perfect weathering. 👍
24 October 2023, 14:02
CaptGPFI agree with everyone - top notch weathering! The rust effects on the spare treads really stood out for me. how long does it take you to do this level of weathering?
17 November 2023, 05:05
Mr JamesThanks CaptGPF, The weathering side of modelling is what I look forward to the most. I look at a lot of better modellers work, mostly on this site, and try and copy what they've done. I'm constantly going back over a period of time, adding little touches here and there, so I would say I spend weeks after its painted, decaled, varnished and oil washed.
17 November 2023, 19:10
Mark SherwoodInspires me to build a Tiger 1 again. But I have summink ' on and a defrustration build too, on saying that. A very nice Tigger' Mr James all round. 👍🥸🤟
20 November 2023, 05:50
Mr JamesThankyou Guy, Mark and Michael for your kind words. Much appreciated 🙂
20 November 2023, 10:32
Mr JamesDoubtingmango, Nathan and J35J, I thankyou for your kind comments. Having recently looked at some excellent winter tiger builds, I do wonder if Ive overdone it a bit.
20 November 2023, 15:49
Neil PatrickFantastic work! I love the weathering. Lifts the good old Tamiya kit to a much higher level. Am I right this is the vehicle in the photos of Wittmann in winter 43/44?
21 November 2023, 08:14
Mr JamesThanks Gorby, glad you think so.
Yes Neil, I believe Wittman was assigned S04 on the Eastern front in 43/44. Loads of excellent builds of this vehicle out there. I'm now painting the figures for it.... and struggling.
21 November 2023, 13:37
Kesa TihoI mean this literally when i say my jaw dropped the second i saw that tiger
2 September, 03:39
Vincent UijtendaalAwesome work also!…how do you get yr paint to crackle up like that?
6 September, 21:20
Mr JamesThankyou Vincent. Nice of you to say so. I used a couple of thick layers of cheap hairspray. I then left the water on top for quite a bit and it started to crackle.
7 September, 11:05
JohnVery cool 👍 The weathering is top notch. I really like the cracked whitewash on the turret roof but the whole thing pops!
9 September, 21:27
littleblackbearDude this looks SO good. I am thoroughly impressed at the work you've done here.
14 September, 15:34
Mr JamesCheers Littleblackbear, Its much appreciated from a top modellers like yourself and others. I'm slowly getting round to finishing this bloody thing 🙂
14 September, 16:14
Mark DeBackerExceptional finish/weathering Mr James. Did you use shoe laces to simulate the insulation on the Feifel filter trunking? Forgive me if you have already answered this.
19 September, 03:36
Mr JamesThanks for nice comments Mike and Randy, Its much appreciated.
Thanks Mark, the build is straight out of the box as they say. The insulation is what came with the kit. I think it stands out with the white wash and oil wash.
19 September, 11:23
Gary CurlingHi,just a little note about the fire extinguisher,they apparently not red,but the same colour as the tank,or grey.I think we all make this mistake on our model tanks. I did the same on my cromwell tank.
25 September, 12:07
Mr JamesThanks Gary. I realised this after seeing a few builds on this site. The lack of true colour pics of German armour doesnt help. 🙂
I'll rectify this when I finish this off and add the aerial along with some stowage.
I also think upon reflection, that I've overdone it with the weathering after seeing better Tiger builds on here.
25 September, 12:39
Mr JamesHa, how very kind of you both. Thankyou CaptGPF and Nathan. I'm happy with my effects, but when I see excellent builds on here of the same subject, I cant help but reflect upon my own work and see where I can do better. The grass being greener and all that 🙂
25 September, 15:08
Snake PlisskenAs others have said, the red fire extinguisher is an anachronism for WW2; anything bright red like that isn't tactical. Unless this is a modern scene with a museum tank?
25 September, 19:12
Gary CurlingSome tigers went through hell,so ended up filthy.All that mud on the russian front was realy bad.We all have different slyles to our modeling and changes on each model.The more we make the better we get.
25 September, 21:10
