Si-B’s Zvezda 1/35 Tiger II (AAGB)

[Jim R]

Hi Si
The more you look at references the more you see that you could add. Difficult to know when to stop. You have taken this Tiger to another level. Looking forward to the paint which will really show off the extra detail.
Jim

[scottie3158]

So lovely work bring on the paint.

[boatman]

HI Si im not into armour much but I like lookin at your guys threads an your builds to me what you are doin is that extra effort for detailing an I take my hat off to you very well done an im like the others cant wait to see it being painted :thumb2:
chris

[Steve Jones]

Sorry mate. Didn't realise you had done a weekend update. It's very satisfying when you get all the details done correctly. All you have to worry about now is that it stays stuck on during the paint process LOL

[adt70hk]

It's a 7 from me Si.
Glad your not expecting this level of work from me, I'm relying upon the diorama to bewilder most viewers into not looking at the tank .

Sneaky!!!

[BattleshipBob]

Up to your usually first class work Si, :thumb2:

[AlanG]

Been away for a week Si but just catching up now. Stunning mate. Simply stunning

[Si Benson]

Hi si

Looking good so far! Keep up the good work!

ATB

Andrew

Cheers Andrew :smiling4:

It's a 7 from me Si.
Glad your not expecting this level of work from me, I'm relying upon the diorama to bewilder most viewers into not looking at the tank .

Thanks very much comrade Race. Look forward to see your Tiggy in its dio :smiling4:

Oh yes, the fun stage is nearing now. Nice scratcherizing mate!

Cheers

cheers Wouter....I really enjoyed making all them bits up. I’m no Mr T or Scottie or Mr Jones to name but a few, so maybe not perfect, but certainly better than nothing.

Hi Si
The more you look at references the more you see that you could add. Difficult to know when to stop. You have taken this Tiger to another level. Looking forward to the paint which will really show off the extra detail.
Jim

As I went though my refs, I did sigh and tut a lot Jim. Those germans certainly liked clipping and Clamping stuff onto a tank!

So lovely work bring on the paint.

Nearly sir :smiling4:

HI Si im not into armour much but I like lookin at your guys threads an your builds to me what you are doin is that extra effort for detailing an I take my hat off to you very well done an im like the others cant wait to see it being painted :thumb2:
chris

Cheers Chris,
Thats one good thing about this forum is you get the opportunity to see such a great variety of model making. I’m glad your enjoying it :thumb2:

Sorry mate. Didn't realise you had done a weekend update. It's very satisfying when you get all the details done correctly. All you have to worry about now is that it stays stuck on during the paint process LOL

Cheers mate,
I am pretty chuffed with myself for having a go. Like I said to Wouter, it may not be perfect but it’s better than nothing:smiling4:

Up to your usually first class work Si, :thumb2:

Thanks Bob, I really must catch up with all the other builds on the GB, yours included!

Been away for a week Si but just catching up now. Stunning mate. Simply stunning

Cheers Al, very nice of you to say mate :smiling4:

[Si Benson]

Thanks very much for all the positive feedback. It’s really helped me from stalling and pushed me on :thumb2:



Late Night update again. FinIshed off adding the last of the details. Gave it a quick clean down and then a squirt of Mr Primer surfacer 1000, thinned with MLT.


And i dont think I’ve knocked anything off :nerd:



So I’ll let that dry out and in the meantime, I’ll finish off my Tiger I build and get it primed. Hopefully I Can do the colouring in at the same time.


Thanks again for all your encouragement
cheers

[boatman]

WOW Si that's what I call detailing fanstastic work on both tiger ther'er my fave tank but don't tell Bob :smiling:
chris

[Steve Jones]

You beat me yer bugger!! Still sorting out the wheels on the Panther. Hoping to get her primed up next week. Yours certainly looks the business. It will be great to see the two Tigers together. Terrific stuff mate

[Graeme C.]

Looking good Si, lots of nice little extra details, looking forward to seeing it in colour!

[Mini Me]

Yes, bring on the wet stuff! :smiling3:

[Si Benson]

Thanks for looking in gents :thumb2:

progress on the paint front. as I have the tracks painted with the new Tamiya colour lacquer paint. Coverage is good and the finish finish seems ok but the paint combined with their lacquer thinner don’t ‘arf humm :sick::dizzy:

Painting is so easy when they are assembled like this.




And then wheels .....many, many, many wheels :smiling5:
Again I used The new Tamiya paint, Its called dark yellow LP55 and has a similar colour to XF-60 but claims to have a more resilient finish according to the website.
It went on really nicely and I think it has a higher sheen than XF paint.


Getting there slowly and I’m close to being able to assemble the running gear permanently.

More soon
cheers

[Mini Me]

Looking good Si, I'll take your word on the new paint. Is the sheen going to be a problem or will you dull coat after decals? If it's a smooth finish you may not need to clear gloss, thus eliminating a step.
Cheers, Rick H.