Ron's what-if Panzerzerstorer Tiger II

[RonGlass]

Sir, this is top-notch work, even if it's not completed. :thumb2:

Thanks, glad you like it !

[Guest]

I like what-if's on occasion , can't really be taken seriously

IMHO, the important thing with them is: is it believable? You often see models like this and get the impression the builder went with whatever seemed fun rather than wondering if it would be realistic and possible. On your model I would say the presence of Zimmerit is questionable, but at the same time, if this represents a kind of “Wehrmacht 1946” type of vehicle in which Germany didn’t lose the war in the factories, I can see it remaining in use at the point at which your creation would have been in service. Other than that, it looks entirely believable to me, and well-built as well

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Superb mate what did you use for the honeycomb net effect?

[Mark1]

Nice work,looks great.

[RonGlass]

IMHO, the important thing with them is: is it believable? You often see models like this and get the impression the builder went with whatever seemed fun rather than wondering if it would be realistic and possible. On your model I would say the presence of Zimmerit is questionable, but at the same time, if this represents a kind of “Wehrmacht 1946” type of vehicle in which Germany didn’t lose the war in the factories, I can see it remaining in use at the point at which your creation would have been in service. Other than that, it looks entirely believable to me, and well-built as well :smiling3:

Thank You Jakko, means a lot Sir ! :thumb2:

[RonGlass]

Ron,
Superb mate what did you use for the honeycomb net effect?

Thanks Paul ! That honeycomb is Verlinden's chicken wire

[RonGlass]

Nice work,looks great.

Thank You Mark ! :smiling2: :smiling2: :smiling:

[RonGlass]

IMHO, the important thing with them is: is it believable? You often see models like this and get the impression the builder went with whatever seemed fun rather than wondering if it would be realistic and possible. On your model I would say the presence of Zimmerit is questionable, but at the same time, if this represents a kind of “Wehrmacht 1946” type of vehicle in which Germany didn’t lose the war in the factories, I can see it remaining in use at the point at which your creation would have been in service. Other than that, it looks entirely believable to me, and well-built as well :smiling3:

Jakko , my thoughts on the Zim, not so much the historical plausibility, but my finished product.... personally I wish I had done better. It's okay and I won't lose sleep over it and I am satisfied overall with this project so far otherwise. I only do Zim every so often and feel like I need to 're-learn' the required technuque each time I take it on. I agree about certain artistic licenses taken, sure. For example, I for one am not a big fan of twin huge cannons sharing a turret...

[Guest]

Thanks Paul ! That honeycomb is Verlinden's chicken wire

Which, I think is just brown tule sold at a very high markup

I wish I had done better.

It may be slightly thick, but not so much that it distracts from the appearance, IMHO.

I agree about certain artistic licenses taken, sure. For example, I for one am not a big fan of twin huge cannons sharing a turret...

That sort of thing, yes. It kills the pretense that this is a (model of a) real vehicle for me, and so I would avoid that kind of thing completely if I were to build a model like this. That said, I do want the upcoming Takom VT 1-2 and turn it into a what-if 1980s in-service vehicle …

[Caustik Filth]

Glad I caught this one Ron, looking real good !
Hope see more soon mate.
Cheers Rob

[RonGlass]

Glad I caught this one Ron, looking real good !
Hope see more soon mate.
Cheers Rob

Thanks Rob, you're still the best, Mr. Filfth ! :smiling3: I've primed it and will be basecoating it soon, leaning toward a worn winter white wash to top it off. Might be an interesting look on that zimmerit. Take it easy Buddy !

[Caustik Filth]

Look forward to that mate, cheers.
Rob

[RonGlass]

As it looks at this moment...probably sprayed the primer on too thick as it has a glossy sheen. I've got some Vallejo rotbraun paint that I can use to tone that down

[RonGlass]

Yes my weld seams( etc.) are hideous but I'm just going with it and will strive to improve next go-around

[Caustik Filth]

Yes my weld seams( etc.) are hideous but I'm just going with it and will strive to improve next go-around

I dunno bout that Ron, heavy duty get in service quick, I've not had opportunity to do seams me self but I like the look mate.! Nice one
Rob