Trumpeter Geschützwagen VI Tiger 21cm 1:35

[andreb87]

hey guys i'm a bit in a hurry with this project because i don't have much time for modelling at the moment! so i decided to keep the project as simple and fast as i could because i wanted to join the group build! unfortunately my pics of the building process got lost because the sd card broke :/ i used hobby boss tiger II late single link tracks instead of the vinyl tracks! these tracks meant a lot of extra work because the vehicle is so huge that you need 2 packs of them! and that are a looooot of parts! i think about 500 just for the tracks! i had to fix the tracks before painting because they were so big that i had to place them before the glue sets! the alu barrel is from rb model and it is really heavy because of its size! the kit was okay! i am a huge dragon fan and this kit was a bit below the dragon standard! a bit of flash and a few fitting problems but not a big deal! i decided to place it on a base because it would be too much work to build a diorama for it! the size is impressive i made photos with the hetzer and tiger which will give you an idea of its size!















time for priming!





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i'll keep you updated! cheers

[andreb87]

i'm happy that i'm able to give you an update! today i managed to get the camo pattern done! the dots are still missing, i will do that tomorrow together with the tracks! i like these 3 colors together! looks like 1945/1946 =) the colors are from the ak interactive late war set! on the pics the colors are still wet!

[T3hGuppy]

Hey dude.

That's one mean looking piece of kit dude

Do you have no pictures of this kit before you started it?

To be eligible for the SIG we do need photos of the un-started kit.

With sprue shots and some background on the vehicle is also nice to be able to read through.

[andreb87]

nope! i had a building review on my sd card, shots of all parts and the aftermarket stuff ;( but the sd card broke and everything is lost. that's life just wanted to show you guys what i was working on the last weeks

[Tiger131]

thats one beast of a kit cant get over the size next to the kig tiger...top work and the camo looks super,,and one question whats the extractor like im looking at getting one

[andreb87]

thanks a lot! it's a no name spray booth from ebay! i paid 90 euros for it! several brands have the booth in their program for example fengda (bd-512). i also have a flexible tube which connects the fan at the back with a piece you can put out of the window so you have absolutely fresh air in your mancave! it really is worth the money. here you have the link =) http://www.ebay.de/itm/Absauganlage-Air ... 2a3614956a

[T3hGuppy]

It is really nice.

I have moved this to the WIP section for you.

As I for one want to see this one finished.

[andreb87]

thanks guppy. i'm not sure if i should add dots i really like the camo scheme! what do you think? add dots or dont add dots?

[T3hGuppy]

Yeah I really like this camo scheme too.

Dots might make it looks a bit much.

Do you have a pic of the dots pattern your thinking about?

[andreb87]

my jagdtiger has the exact same scheme with dots! it's here in the wip section!

[PaulAyrey]

That is stunning. So good in fact l may just have to go and get myself one! Great work so far!

[andreb87]

hey guys! today another update! i finished the tracks and sealed the camo with satin varnish! spraying the tracks worked well! i had to correct a few spots but that was not a big deal! i chose rusty tracks because i think the contrast to the 45 camo scheme is very nice! next step will be the decals, filters and then pin wash =)

[Coen]

Good Gravy Andre!
That thing looks like a school bus with a giant gun stuck in it.
WOW! Huge.
You've done a wicked job on that paintwork bud.
Nice!!

[Tiger131]

the beast is well dressed

[andreb87]

the beast is well dressed

i really like the camo, i will finish it without dots. i can't get over the size of this vehicle. it's so huge a jagdtiger looks small if you compare both -.-