discussion Fritz and Chips, Academy Tiger

[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks for the five Scott mate, yeah i'm going to have another go with the masking fluid. I didn't know how the paintwork was going to turn out, but i'm glad i did it now. Next time i'll do a Sherman and see what that comes out like.

Have fun, John

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi John

What a very, very nice Tiger. The dio layout is cool too really nicely composed.

Excellent piece. 5* from me!

All the best

Paul

 

[Centurion3RTR]

For my mate Ron

Fitted the antenna mate now i found it, was on the bench all the time. And, it comes to something when the wife is telling me it's not finished.

Have fun, John

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[spanner570]

For my mate John.

Top man, nice one....your missus will be all the happier now, mate!

It's good to know someone listens to me, unlike a certain pair of ears in this house, and I don't mean the dog!!

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Centurion3RTR]

ROFLOL!! You know how to make someone laugh Ron.

Keep hav'n fun mate, John

 

[Guest]

A fantastic tank diorama. i would love to build something that good one day. love the photos of how you did the paint, can learn so much from that.

something i will aspire to.

5 stars from me. if a newbie can give 5.

Cheers

Si

 

[Andy2035]

Hi John,

I sit here in awe of your skills Sir, you manage to bring plastic to life, top marks...

One question I have kept meaning to ask you, is, how do you manage to do the bent and twisted parts...

Thank you for sharing all your builds with us...

Andy...

 

[Guest]

Hmmm how did I miss this one first time round! Love the rust and dents on this, brings it to life!

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Hi Andy and Andrew thank you, the bent and twisted parts are photo etch. Can be a pain to work with but can bring a model to life............

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..........until you go overboard then you get covered in super glue

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I think i've let the cat out the bag with the Panther Andrew (Boldman) lol.

Have fun, John

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[Guest]

Erm all I can say about this build is EXCELLENT, nicely put togther and painted worth evryone of the five stars!

Andy

 

[Guest]

Great model, superb groundwork and a very pleasing composition

5* from me too

 

[MORIARTY1177]

Outstanding as always John

10* +

Chris

 

[Guest]

flippin amazing sir 5*'s .

gonna ask a really supid question ,why do you construct and paint the tanks all together? sorry if it's a daft question but i paint all my little stuff on the sprue shovels picks and such?

Also whats masking paint? what does it do.

Cheers be gentle

martin

 

[Guest]

This is a seriously nice build 5*****

 

[mossiepilot]

Brilliant, just brilliant.

Never saw this build when it was first posted but so glad I have now.

The paint work is excellent, and the PE parts really bring it to life.

One day I might be so good, 5 stars no doubt.

Tony.

 

[Guest]

Just stunning

 

[Centurion3RTR]

flippin amazing sir 5*'s .gonna ask a really supid question ,why do you construct and paint the tanks all together? sorry if it's a daft question but i paint all my little stuff on the sprue shovels picks and such?

Also whats masking paint? what does it do.

Cheers be gentle

martin

Not a daft question at all Martin, i just find it easier for all the parts to be fitted. That way i won't forget to paint anything then lol, trust me i always forget something. Winsor & Newton masking fluid is great for jobs like this, Water Colour Mediums give it a go you'll like it.

Have fun, John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks lads, it's nice to see things like this pop back up. I liked this build that much i have three more Tigers in the stash.

Have fun, John

 

[papa 695]

Nice to see you back on John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Nice to see you back on John

It's not my fault this time Ian (honest lol), i went out the other week to find out what my daughter was raving on about. Well, £250 lighter i found out. I brought an X-Box and Skyrim, not been off it. It's a proper game, no online stuff so you're not getting beat by a six year old.

Have fun, John. Or should it be "have fun, Conan the Destroyer"