discussion 1/87 Tigers on the Prowl

[minitnkr]

Using a mix of ArsenalM & ROCO figs. Non-Heiser coversion Tiger I gets Hauler tracks. I'm keeping to German practice of last in first out, so a mix of old & new parts.

Not as cool as Heiser or ArsenalM tracks, but an improvement over ROCO's.

Ready for final paint/decals/weathering.

 

[Mini Me]

Those came out nice Paul. I have not had the opportunity to use Hauler's etched tracks but I have in the stash six pairs of etched brass Tiger ll tracks made by PK Militaria for a future "gang" build I will be doing. If you are interested I can pm the info to you. Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks, please do. They are unknown to me. I may not have a need as my TigerIIs & Jagdtigers are ArsenalM & have excellent tracks, but they may have other needful things:smiling2:. PaulE

 

[Steve Jones]

A nice update on the Tiger Paul. Looking forward to seeing you dirtier her up

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks Steve. Me too. Presently mucking about w/251s. A 251/11 for the Wespe unit & two 251/1s to complete the PG Co. which is already pretty big w/attached engineer elements including 251/7s, 16s & 'Stuka on Foot's. PaulE

 

[SimonT]

Hi Paul,

Thought the etch tracks would be a bit thin but I see you stick them over the kit parts - adds a bit of detail to the outside anyway :thumb2:

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Paul, the tracks do look good. Did you have to shave off any detail from the tracks that you stuck the PE track on?

Cheers,
Richard

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
The PE tracks look good and finish the build off.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Yes, I shave off the ridges ROCO uses as track detail where the PE goes, usually leaving them on the bottom where I don't add PE. Here's some paint progress on tanks & crews. PaulE

 

[Steve Jones]

Wet stuff is coming along nicely Paul. Very nice indeed

 

[minitnkr]

Decal session today. Tanks done but didn't finish SPAAs. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Tomorrow's another day.......Great progress so far. Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Well, I think I'm in the backstretch now. Some pics of test fit. Open to suggestions/observations. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Lovin' it Paul........done yourself proud. Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. A lotta work there. Some of the SPAAs were started in 08. PauE

 

[stillp]

Some of the SPAAs were started in 08.

You can't rush these things Paul!
Pete

 

[minitnkr]

The mid build TigerI was started in 07. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

Still waiting on Hauler Pzr IV PE tracks to complete this. PaulE

 

[Guest]

Never seen so many Tigers in one group on the bench. Glad you mentioned the etch tracks were put over the plastic, I was at first thinking how thin they were. Is that comon in the scale ?

 

[scottie3158]

Paul,
Lovely work mate