discussion 1/87 Tiger Recovery in the Tyrol

[minitnkr]

Thanks Simon. Will do. The size (4 to 8 inch as opposed to ballast/crushed stone 2 to 3 inch) sometimes used here for anti-erosion on embankments. The size output from first stage of US Army rock crushing plant I think. PaulE

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Looking good mate, but as Simon says maybe a wash to tone it down and blend it together. Otherwise top work Sir.

 

[minitnkr]

Added some green here & there. Tried out some black, brown, & medium grey washes/dry brushing. Better? PaulE

 

[Guest]

Yes Paul, certainly looking better with the green scattered about. The washes have made it less stark, so a great improvement again .

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
looking great mate.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Here are some inspiration (for discussion only) pics that got me started.


Unsure about the posts. Maybe. PaulE

 

[Guest]

You certainly captured it in the base Paul .

 

[SimonT]

:thumb2: well done Paul

 

[Si Benson]

The toning down has worked really well:thumb2:

 

[boatman]

A very nice dio PaulE LOOKIN FORWARD to more :thumb2:
chris

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Now on to the figs & vehicles. PaulE

 

[spanner570]

Excellent result, Paul.

Very nice rock work and all nicely painted.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice to see your rugged good looks spread across the forum again :smiling6: . I think the base is wonderful and its great to see the reference material you used for your inspiration. Looking forward to seeing the vehicles in place.

If you think you would have had trouble with your back swing on the cliff top then try this one out instead

Legend Resort Par Three

 

[minitnkr]

Backswing-no prob, but I'd need a sniper assistant to monitor the windage & drop (plus I couldn't drive that far anyhow). PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

Some base progress & tentitive placement of figs & vehicles. Wanted another Alsacast FAMO to replace the Wespe one, but currently all US stock is depleted & $20 postage from EU seemed too much for a $14 model.



C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[boatman]

HI PaulE ITS LOOKIN GREAT im really enjoyin just lookin at your dio an in the second pic I really had to look hard to see the tiger off road so that's a testament to your camaflarge skills great work you are a true artist a

 

[scottie3158]

Paul Looking good The vehicle placements look good to me.

 

[Guest]

Great work Paul. I particularly like the rock strata.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks, as you can see from the previous posts, I had plenty of help. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

I think the block & tackle came out ok. Had to upgrade the Bergepanther tow assy. as the basic one was too low. Much left to do.



C&Cs encouraged. PaulE