discussion Tamiya,1/48. Tiger 1.

[Guest]

Coming along very nicely Ralph, can't seem to force myself to do anything smaller than 1/35 scale, considering that's all I have in the stash.
I do admire those who take on the smaller scales as they seem more difficult to me.......Jim

Thanks for the kind words Jim.


I do tend to enjoy doing these 1/48 kits,although I do have a few 1/35 kits to build.

 

[Guest]

I've been doing some weathering.


Mainly washes,highlights and some chipping.Still plenty more to do.


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[Robert1968]

This is looking great Ralph, I particular like the range of shading effects and as you say it's still not done yet. Truly amazing work


Regards


Robert

 

[Guest]

This is looking great Ralph, I particular like the range of shading effects and as you say it's still not done yet. Truly amazing work
Regards


Robert

Thank you so much for the kind words Robert.


I always like reading your comments(makes me think I'm doing something right)

 

[Guest]

Hi Friends.


I've been working on the tracks and wheels today using oil washes and pastel dust.


Also general pastel dusting all over.


I've also done a bit more work on the figures and bits and bobs.


And yes I broke a few bits off.Will be fixed near the end.


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[Robert1968]

Now that is looking very good Ralph, I really like what you have done with those tracks


Those figures look bloomin awesome


Regards


Robert

 

[Guest]

Now that is looking very good Ralph, I really like what you have done with those tracks
Those figures look bloomin awesome


Regards


Robert

Thanks for the kind words Robert.


Still a bit to do yet,but nearing the end.

 

[Guest]

Really showing the value of the pre shading Ralph. The weathering is pulling it together perfectly. As for the figures........ stunning already......

 

[Guest]

Really showing the value of the pre shading Ralph. The weathering is pulling it together perfectly. As for the figures........ stunning already......

Thanks for the nice comments Graham.


Not sure I would call the figure's stunning,struggled a bit with the flesh

 

[Guest]

Looks very good Ralph, just shows that artists pastels are just as effective as branded pigment powders


Your crew figures are really nice too. I think the faces are spot on

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the nice comments Graham.
Not sure I would call the figure's stunning,struggled a bit with the flesh

Wish I could struggle with the flesh as good as that

 

[Guest]

Looking brilliant Ralph, love the weathering, how are you fixing the pastels?

 

[Guest]

I don't believe it everyone on here is improving leaps and bounds, this is stunning, I'm no armour man but I can recognised great work when I see it. Looks brilliant mate.

 

[Guest]

Looks very good Ralph, just shows that artists pastels are just as effective as branded pigment powders
Your crew figures are really nice too. I think the faces are spot on

Thanks for the kind words Patrick.


I've used artists pastels for a long time and there are hundreds more colours to choose from.

 

[Guest]

Wish I could struggle with the flesh as good as that

Well Graham,I don't want this to sound like it is.


But even when I do something I think is S%%t people think I'm still good.


Try getting your head around that,I've tried and it's bloody weird.

 

[Guest]

Looking brilliant Ralph, love the weathering, how are you fixing the pastels?

Thanks for the nice comments John.


I use white spirit initially then when everything is finished a light misting of matt varnish(airbrushed).

 

[Guest]

I don't believe it everyone on here is improving leaps and bounds, this is stunning, I'm no armour man but I can recognised great work when I see it. Looks brilliant mate.

Thanks for the kind words Ken.

 

[Guest]

Hi Friends.


This is complete now,see link for pics.


http://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/tiger-1-maintenance.33876/


Thanks for all the comments.

 

[Guest]

Well Graham,I don't want this to sound like it is.
But even when I do something I think is S%%t people think I'm still good.


Try getting your head around that,I've tried and it's bloody weird.

All a matter of perception Ralph