Coen's Tiger SIG: Tiger I Mid-Production (Dragon)

[felisbarcinonensis]

Hi folks! This is my choice for this SIG: Tiger I Mid-Production. It's my first Tiger and I'm really happy with this kit; it's really fuuuull of stuff!





I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this SIG! Cheers!

[mannloon]

Hi folks! This is my entry in this SIG: Tiger I Mid-Production. It's my first Tiger and I'm really happy with this kit; it's really fuuuull of stuff!





I'm sure I'm going to enjoy this SIG! Cheers!

I have this one in the stash Felis, i look forward to watching you get her together.

[Coen]

I've been looking to see this built up for a while now Felis, I've seen it built twice now earlier in the year, it will be good to see what you think of it.

[HamilkarBarkas]

Me gusta!

[felisbarcinonensis]

Thanks a lot guys!!!

My official Entry:

Coen's Tiger I SIG Entry

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This is going to be my first Tiger... so there we go...






This kit comes in a rather big Dragon box






and...







...there is a shipload of styrene!!!










So, that's it! This is in your honour Coen! Let the fun begin Cheers!!!

[HamilkarBarkas]

Having your kitty sitting next to the big kitty makes things so much more epic

[felisbarcinonensis]

Having your kitty sitting next to the big kitty makes things so much more epic

Hahaha! Unfortunately the smaller one is not in good shape He's riddled with hemobartonella and other aches and pains, but he'll survive; his vet is getting rich though! Cheers Michael!

[Coen]

Very very cool!

[AlkaSeltzer]

I really like your other builds so I can't wait to see you put this Tiger together. I will be taking notes of your build and use them to try to make mine better.

[felisbarcinonensis]

Very very cool!

Thanks Michael!

I really like your other builds so I can't wait to see you put this Tiger together. I will be taking notes of your build and use them to try to make mine better.

Haha! You're too kind Be careful with those notes I've got Art College notions but I'm a scale modeller beginner; this is going to be my first Tiger and actually I'm still out of any kind of scale comfort zone. Thanks mate!!

[felisbarcinonensis]

Tiger I SIG in Honour of Coen Update 1

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I started assembling the lower hull






Next I went on building and sanding the endless wheels






I damaged and attached the exhaust protectors











I damaged the rear fenders as well






I went on working with the lower hull






Time to work with the deck






I added the PE grills with super-glue






I continued with the canon






I primed the parts which can be seen through the vent grills






Later on I painted the vents with copper and compartments in metalic black






Some details were added and finished











That's the look of it...






Finally, I added the wheels






And following Coen's advise I used pins and superglue to fix the tracks






The model is built...







































That's it. There are a few details I have to take care of like track sagging, spare tracks and lamps. Once I'm definitively finished I'll start the painting process. See you on the next update!

[rwsmith14]

She looks great !!

[felisbarcinonensis]

She looks great !!

Thanks a lot mate

[PaulAyrey]

Brilliant build! Looks lovely and I really like the damage that you have portrayed!

[felisbarcinonensis]

Brilliant build! Looks lovely and I really like the damage that you have portrayed!

Thanks Paul! I'm still correcting things...

[rcfanuk]

That's coming on well, I really must start mine

Steve

[felisbarcinonensis]

That's coming on well, I really must start mine

Steve

Thanks a lot Steve!

[Coen]

Very good work Felis.
She looks completely the part buddy.

[LordFarnswaller]

looking good mate

hows the cat?

[felisbarcinonensis]

Very good work Felis.
She looks completely the part buddy.

Thanks mate! I posed a question for you on the tube concerning spare tracks. Cheers

[felisbarcinonensis]

looking good mate

hows the cat?

Thanks Paul. He's in better shape!

[Russ72]

Hey there Felis caught up on your vids the other day, build looks great. Looking forward to paint.

[felisbarcinonensis]

Coen's Tiger SIG: Tiger I Mid-Production (Dragon) Update 2

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I primed the Tiger with black primer






Then I airbrushed it with dark yellow and sand yellow acrylics. There's a slight modulation; the top is lighter (sand) and the lower parts are darker (dark yellow and a bit of black in the wheel section)






I'm preparing exposed parts for a future hairspray chipping. I'm using a "rusty" acrylic mix. Once I'm done I fix it with matt varnish







Now I'm spraying with Zohan's best hairspray artistic moves






I've done a little unorthodox thing here... I've covered the rusty parts with generous layers of acrylic paint, my aim is to create a disitinctive raised area which will allow me to scrath the right spots. Right now the tones are different, but I'll airbrush it again to obtain homogeneity. Wet acrylics have softened a bit the hairsprayed areas but it's not unexpected, it adds visual interest






I've airbrushed the affected areas carefully. There is a homogeneous colour but the exposed parts are slightly bubbled
















No pressure regulation in my compressor, so...I'll have to make do with my hand and a brush











I've dimmed the camo patterns aiming the airbrush carefully and spraying the whole thing very softly






Finally, I've wetted and chipped those key exposed surfaces with an old brush and a tooth stick... I think it's looking cool




There's still a lot of work to do: Tracks, wheels, details etc, plus weathering effects....The deadline is close.. so I'll try to speed it up!
See you soon!!

[Coen]

Ok... Now that I've seen how you've done it.... You're even more cool Felis
That's totally awesome dude!

[mannloon]

Interesting way to achieve a 3d effect. Very cool Felis.

[felisbarcinonensis]

Hey there Felis caught up on your vids the other day, build looks great. Looking forward to paint.

Thanks Russ!

[felisbarcinonensis]

Ok... Now that I've seen how you've done it.... You're even more cool Felis
That's totally awesome dude!

Thank you Michael There was a bit of improvisation, I wasn't going to use the Zohan technique so I painted it in dark yellow...and then I said to myself...Why not? That's why I added rust paint so late in the process. I'm glad you like the result! It's an honour!!

[felisbarcinonensis]

Interesting way to achieve a 3d effect. Very cool Felis.

Thanks a lot mate! Glad you like it

[felisbarcinonensis]

Ok... Now that I've seen how you've done it.... You're even more cool Felis
That's totally awesome dude!

Thank you Michael There was a bit of improvisation, I wasn't going to use the Zohan technique so I painted it in dark yellow...and then I said to myself...Why not? That's why I added rusty paint so late in the process. I'm glad you like the result! It's an honour!!

[Donkeywalloper]

Oh Lordy, Lordy, superb mate.
Absolutely the Dogs Soft Bits.

John

[felisbarcinonensis]

Oh Lordy, Lordy, superb mate.
Absolutely the Dogs Soft Bits.

John

Thanks John!!

[Russ72]

Paint looks great, and love the chipping technique.

[OliveDrab]

Very Cool free hand camo paint job

[felisbarcinonensis]

Paint looks great, and love the chipping technique.

Thanks Russ!

Very Cool free hand camo paint job

Thanks a lot mate!

I went on painting tracks with iron + gun grey











I painted tools and cables as well, varying proportions with iron, gun grey, mahogany and black acrylics











I also painted wooden handles and the jack box







I applied a layer of matt varnish to fix everything and prepare surfaces for decals and weathering






Finally, I applied AK track wash on the tracks. So, that's it for now; the Tiger is ready to be weathered....
























































See you on Update 3 & Final Reveal

[Coen]

She's looking awesome bud.
Nicely done

[felisbarcinonensis]

She's looking awesome bud.
Nicely done

Thanks a lot Michael

[felisbarcinonensis]

Tiger I SIG in Honour of Coen Update 3 & Final Reveal

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I added the decals






I applied a dot filter using oils and turpentine






Since this SIG is in honour of Coen....I'm going to add... a GOAT, of course











There was a big seam along the spine which I covered with putty







I prepared a dio base with styrofoam






Following Mr Barkas teachings I covered the surface with white clay






I mixed sand and soil






...and prepared Mr Barkas recipe stirring the concoction with white glue and water






I covered the dio surface with this porridge; Yummy!






The mix will dry in 24h. Time for goat priming






Painted! It's going to need a wash






While the goat is being sanitised and protected from playful predators, I'll deal with the turf






I'm using a spray to prime it because in the past Vallejo primer didn't get on with my formerly deceased airbrush






I used this mix to obtain these tones. I also applied camo stripes on the sides. I found the knob which regulates pressure... (you have to pull it up and turn) yeah...I know... I'm a knoob






I applied a black ink wash






The wash dried in a few minutes. Then I drybrushed the terrain highlighting and darkening different areas






I added a little bit of green...






...and not so green grass






Finally, I just planted a few tall grass stalks






I painted some foliage which I'm going to add in a later phase






Love rust






This is how the tank looks after the dot filter and a dark wash






I painted more iron + oxide details






A pin wash was needed






I chipped additional parts






I rubbed graphite on sharp edges






I started adding light rust on the exhausts






I went on with darker pigments






That's it. Ready?




FINAL REVEAL:http://www.intscalemodeller.com/viewtop ... 37&t=11821

[Donkeywalloper]

Holy Moly its a winner
Love the subtle joke with the Goat.
Brilliant job mate.
John

[felisbarcinonensis]

Holy Moly its a winner
Love the subtle joke with the Goat.
Brilliant job mate.
John

Thank you very much for your support John!!