Tiger in the snow [Updated Pictures]

[RichBuilds]

Before I get to the reveal I'd just like to say thanks to Mike for the contribution he makes to the forum, the facebook page, the hangouts, youtube... He never seems to tire of answering questions, sharing resources and encouraging people to get the best out of their kits. A gentleman, and an honour and a priviledge to know you Sir

Same goes for the rest of you reprobates. I learned so much in the few months I've been part of this community and hope I can pass on some tips n tricks I've picked up along the way.

Onto the reveal...

December 1943. A german infantry patrol scours the rubble of a ruined Russian hamlet for supplies while a lone Tiger keeps watch...
































Thanks to the organisers for setting up and running the SIG and to International Scale Modeller for hosting it. BEST MODEL BUILDING COMMUNITY EVAR!

Edit: Some of the shots that didn't make the cut here: https://plus.google.com/photos/10749090 ... 4694251217

[Hillbilly]

An absolute stunner! Your snow technique is amazing.

[RichBuilds]

Thanks Hillbilly. First time I've tried to do snow (bicarbonate of soda, pva and white acrylic for the clumps, plaster of paris fixed with hairspray for the fresh snowfall).

Trying to resist the temptation to SNOW ALL THE THINGS! :-D

[Aliktren]

brb need to go put the heating on, feels chilly....


great build, tanks are not really my thing but loving the diorama

[Kingdan]

holy moly rich that my friend is excellent work looks so real you did a cracking job tells a story of how bad it was top marks sir

Dan
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On the bench
Airfix 1/72 Saturn v rocket
Revell red bull rb8 racing car
Oh and a couple of bits of crap

[Kevinzane]

Really will done!

[chief5437]

stunning build mate! Love the snow, very effective!

[RichBuilds]

Humbled by the response folks

It's mainly due to the advice, help and encouragement offered by the member of ISM that I've somehow managed up my game and actually get something finished!

[OliveDrab]

Stunning work! The whole scene looks fantastic, not to mention the exceptional work on those tiny figures

[gustavlekstal]

massive diorama stunning work. Really enjoyed the snow.

[UKguyInUSA]

Cracking job all round, love the snow effects....makes me feel cold! Although, that said, I'm sitting here braced and ready for a blizzard storm that is expecting to bring up to 3 feet of snow and is expected to be one of the worst if not the worst to hit New York in history! We're expecting power outages from it, too.

Cheers,

Martin

[wappynutter]

Excellent stuff Rich.....


Well done again buddy, dio is superb, figures are spot on....
Tiger is awesome.....
Snow looks the business...
All the best...

[Coen]

Holy crap Rich! That freaking awesome dude! I love this piece.
The snow and ruins are excellent, and the detail on those figures is superb buddy.
The kitty herself is just plain dangerous looking as she should be.
Damned cold looking work!

[Riderville]

Awesome Dio Rich. Love the details of the figures and the snow effects suit the scene very well. Again Awesome

[Tarasdad]

Absolutely fan-damn-tastic!

[HamilkarBarkas]

Great, especially that snow effect is very realistic!

[MarkVerploeg]

Awesome work Rich
Hard to believe that this is in 1:72 scale

[Russ72]

Awesome work Rich. Very cool.

[PaulAyrey]

What a great result! Really good work there, well done!

[jbellos1]

Oh my goodness - you are quite the builder! In such a small scale, it's amazing all the details you have...awesome Rich, simply too awesome for more words.

[felisbarcinonensis]

Freakin awesome! I can feel the cold!!

[Nev]

Can really feel the cold with this Dio! Such a nice build many congrats

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

We need more snow in our dioramas! Excellent work here

[alextheblue]

Beautiful Tiger RB and I absolutely loved your build thread, enjoyed reading every word and gawping at each and every picture. You've really captured the essence of the scene!!

[Schoof]

Darn fine work Rich

[RichBuilds]

A quick bump. I've uploaded the final set of reveal pics to the opening post.

[Coen]

Those are really cool shots Rich. Really shows it off now.

[panzerman]

Your winter big cat turned out marvelously. Great atmosphere to your diorama....you can feel the chill to it. The figures an scenery look awesome.
Well done dio.
Bill.

[RichBuilds]

Thanks for the nice comments folks.

[felisbarcinonensis]

Looks really good! You can feel that cold!!

[CaiusMartius]

Great work, love the snow effect.