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Tamiya Tiger I S33 (Part 2)

Decided to post an update to the Tiger, not much has changed on the actual model, but I have revived some Aftermarket parts. I started building Fruilmodel’s metal tracks and their looking pretty good so far. finished about 60 so far out of 220 give or take total links.

I also got Alliance modelwork’s painting template for the markings, I didn’t want to risk a finish using decals that might not go down properly (looking at you Tamiya). the template is just a piece of very thin photo etched metal and it will be interesting to see how it works out. the set includes several markings for the Das Reich division including S33.

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Armor

Tamiya Tiger I S33 (Part 1)

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I recently decided to return to the world of armor. Having never built a Tiger I before I opted to finally get it off my bucket list. I wanted to represent Tiger S33 from the Das Reich division (2nd SS Panzer Division) which fought around the Kursk region in 1943.

I chose this Tiger because I liked the camouflage scheme and it is a fairly popular tiger with several photos of it online.

When It came to choosing  a kit I needed a Early variant with some modifications, the most notable one was the removal of the Feifel air filters. I chose Tamiya’s Early kit because it was cheap and I wanted to add a lot of aftermarket parts to it, and because it was the correct variant.  Speaking of aftermarket parts, I am adding Eduards general Photo etched set for the Tamiya kit as well as: Fruilmodel tracks, an RB model metal barrel, and 2 meter antenna. I have also ordered a Alliance modelworks metal template for the markings so no decals have to be used.

Here’s what I’ve done so far, unfortunately I don’t have any of the AM parts yet so my progress is slightly hampered. the grey in the mantlet is Mr. Surfacer, it is meant to represent stippling. I also had to filling quite of the holes as I won’t be needing a majority of them.

More photos to come soon!

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Rear detail, Exhausts
Filled in holes
Mantlet detail
Removed fender
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Sci-Fi

Bandai Tie Fighter

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After recently completing Tamiya’s 1/32 P-51 I decided to shift gears into something else with a much slower pace. I elected to try out one of the Bandai 1/72 Star Wars kits. Being a fervent supporter of the Empire, I decided to go with the iconic Tie Fighter.

The kit was great, although by only complaint was that it being snap together, there wasn’t often a chance to test fit before gluing (I opted to glue my model together for strength). To be brutally honest I put a lot more effort into this model than I should have, it was a cheap kit and meant to be a cooldown build before I started my next project (Which is underway right now :)). By opting to glue, paint, and weather the thing it made the build a bit more complicated and time consuming. I know that some people may mention the bands on the wings (I don’t know the exact terminology). They were simply put there to add color and contrast, I am aware that they should normally be Red and be on a Tie Interceptor, However I added them because I thought they looked badass. It’s as simple as that.

Don’t mistake my choice of words however, the kit was a blast to build, and the finished product looks great IMO. I would recommend this kid (any any star wars bandai kit by extension) to modelers with any skill set.

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Tamiya P-51K “Mrs. Bonnie”

After starting in February, Tamiya’s 1/32 P-51K is finally complete. Aftermarket accessories include Eduard resin wheels and Aeroscale 1/32 instrument decals. The kit was a dream to build, highly recommended. The only problem that I had with the kit were the decals. even with aggressive setting solution they would not conform to panel lines and rivet detail. they were the only letdown of the kit. It was painted with various shades of Alclad, as well as Tamiya acrylics. This was my first time painting a NMF finish, so there are a few mistakes painting wise.

I would absolutely recommend this kit to someone who wants to try their first 1/32 kit or even for someone who is highly experienced in the scale. Due to the high part count and complex assemblies it is not the best kit for first time model builders however.

 

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Hasegawa F-16C”AV 525″

This is Hasegawa’s 1/48 F-16CJ which has been updated into a CM variant. Improvements include a Aries resin cockpit, Astra Decals and a Quickboost pitot tube. Detail on the stock kit was quite basic although it had nice refined panel lines. The kit has been modeled after an aircraft of the fighter squadron at Aviano AFB, specifically one that is taking part in Operation Inherent Resolve. Painted with Tamiya acrylics and weathered with an oil wash. Weaponry has also been used from Kinetic’s F-16F kit as well. Overall very happy to have built a “Buzzard”.

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