discussion 3 HOUR CHALLENGE: 1/72 TIGER 1.

[eddiesolo]

I have a couple of the Italeri approved for wargamming 1/72 Tiger 1's. Only ten pieces, nothing fancy, so I decided to give myself a challenge. To assemble, paint, decal and weather in 3 hours or less...well I did it...just. Started just after 12 and finished around 3pm...so around 2 hours and 50 mins or so.

As to the quality of the build...hmmmmmm, as to the painting....hmmmmmmmmm, let you guys decided.

Enjoyed it though.

Si

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[john i am]

Well Si for the timeline of 3hrs it looks superb.its better than anything a could rustle up in that time span I'd still be reading the instructions and putting it together. You might have just started a new Olympic event extreme model making.cheers John

 

[Alan 45]

I've given it a great build due to time limit, that's some work on the camo in such a small amount of time and it looks good , I like the muddy water effect it makes it look like it's well used

Over all mate I don't think I could any better in 2 hours 50 minuets so yeah good work

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Si I bet the Germans wished they could turn them out that quick in the latter parts of the war

 

[spanner570]

Ha! 2hrs. 50mins?

Si, I did the same kit in 2hrs 49 mins 58 secs.......Shaving 2 seconds off your time!

Only joshing, nice job Si....They do make up into a nice kit don't they? And for the size have plenty of detail.

Here's my effort......

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Me thinks you've started something now.....I agree with John, it could it become an Olympic sport?

Ron

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[Alan 45]

Oh well where do we get these little things from ? I want to have a go

 

[eddiesolo]

Oh well where do we get these little things from ? I want to have a go

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ITALERI-Pz-Kpfw-VI-Tiger-Tank-I-Fast-Assembly-7505-1-72-Model-Kit-Tanks-/390791376697?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item5afcfb2f39

Easy little tank and ideal for a 3 hour challenge.

Si

 

[eddiesolo]

Ha! 2hrs. 50mins?Si, I did the same kit in 2hrs 49 mins 58 secs.......Shaving 2 seconds off your time!

Only joshing, nice job Si....They do make up into a nice kit don't they? And for the size have plenty of detail.

Here's my effort......

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Me thinks you've started something now.....I agree with John, it could it become an Olympic sport?

Ron

Bah! Think yours looks better than mine Ron. I didn't plan any scheme though, just went with what I had to hand as quickly as I could lol. Love the camo on yours, maybe a bit more pre-thought on mine may have gotten better results...I doubt it though

Si

 

[Guest]

Nice one Si

 

[Guest]

Great job in three - sorry 2:50 I do have think you have started something now I can see lots of people now attempting to beat that, where will it all end. Perhaps someone will try and build the Airfix 1/24 typhoon in 2:49:59.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Si. Three hours is mighty quick, I'd be looking at three weeks for this.

 

[eddiesolo]

Thanks fellas, it is a bit rough but in the time frame I am well happy with it, and I really enjoyed the build. With only 10 parts, no little guns or tracks to faff with-just glue, paint and weather!

Si

 

[Guest]

And you've not taken up my "I'm new, take up my airfix starter kit HMS Victory" challenge?!?! I am shocked

 

[Guest]

You've done in 3hrs what would take most a lot longer ,it looks killer!

 

[Lee W]

Cracking little build there Si

Lee

 

[Guest]

This is dangerous. As a (not very good) runner I find anything with a time attached to it a challenge. I even have a personal best time for giving a blood donation. I'm now going to try to erase this thread from my memory. (Brilliant work in the time, by the way - especially the paint job).

 

[eddiesolo]

And you've not taken up my "I'm new, take up my airfix starter kit HMS Victory" challenge?!?! I am shocked

Messing with a Tiger is one thing...doing a boat is something else...

I may have a pop at it, just need to get a model first.

 

[eddiesolo]

This is dangerous. As a (not very good) runner I find anything with a time attached to it a challenge. I even have a personal best time for giving a blood donation. I'm now going to try to erase this thread from my memory. (Brilliant work in the time, by the way - especially the paint job).

LOL, go on Doug, you know you want to do it?

This is my second only timed challenge and I made the deadlines both times: but only just. First was a scratch built sunken minisub and then this. I saw the ease of the kit on this one and thought...go for it...why not, it is only against myself. And I really did enjoy myself, some tunes on and cuppa and paint flying everywhere. Glad you like my timed efforts.

Si