Where various build projects are documented and posted.
Decided to post a small update to the tiger. I’m currently waiting on some aftermarket parts from Australia so right now production has ground to a halt.
I did get a metal barrel from RB model so at least some things are getting done.
I’ll definitely post updates when I get the chance though.
After starting the Fruilmodel tracks this past Friday I decided to power through the weekend to get them done by Monday, it took a while but they are finally complete! the only other metal tracks I have built were by Spade Ace models for a BMP-3 a while back, and I would say that they were quite similar to the Tiger tracks.
Each side has 94 links although I may add more after looking up more of my references (they may be a bit too tight). I also painted the road wheels a few days ago, so they are all complete. I wanted to work through this weekend so when I get more photo etched parts in this upcoming week I won’t have a backlog of tracks to complete before I get started.
all in all I am very happy with the progress of this build so far, the tracks add a very satisfying weight to the model.
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.
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!
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.
