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Just short intro to get things rolling. ...


I'm going to enter this very nice sig using my Academy Tiger 1 early with full interior. .............

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And i plan on making it into a diorama. .... With will be a challenge ......

Here is a little taste of it. ...









it won't be exactly like that Ofcourse but it shows my intention. .....

We may as well all go home now! That would be an epic build, great idea!

Excited to see how it looks when you are finished Seb. You have your work cut out for you. Epic Build!

Go big or go home eh?
Wow. Well that will be a really cool built.
If you're planning to scratch build that it will be really interesting.
The crane shouldn't be too bad I would think, there's a lot photos of the Fries cranes and they're all just pipes welded together. The wheels will be the tricky bit. I've no idea how you'd do those. Unless you cannibalise something to get them.
I've built that Tiger kit a couple of times and enjoyed it.
I have little doubt that you will too.
Cool choice Seb.

Wow this is going to be stunning

Coen wrote:Go big or go home eh?
Wow. Well that will be a really cool built.
If you're planning to scratch build that it will be really interesting.
The crane shouldn't be too bad I would think, there's a lot photos of the Fries cranes and they're all just pipes welded together. The wheels will be the tricky bit. I've no idea how you'd do those. Unless you cannibalise something to get them.
I've built that Tiger kit a couple of times and enjoyed it.
I have little doubt that you will too.
Cool choice Seb.

Fries Crane you say. ....interesting I was looking at theStrabokran and that's one PITA .... need to do some research

A big idea
Should look nice though if you have the full interior model
then it is a good way to show the interior of the tiger and maybe a hatch or 2 opened up on the engine deck to show off the work that has been done there
Good luck with the build

MarkVerploeg wrote:A big idea
Should look nice though if you have the full interior model
then it is a good way to show the interior of the tiger and maybe a hatch or 2 opened up on the engine deck to show off the work that has been done there
Good luck with the build

it is the model with full interior

Fries cranes were the field stations used for the heavy lifting.
Really cool devices actually.

Yeah I Just found out that the Fries Crane and the stabokran one and the same are. I have to do allot of stash building because I'm not paying € 122 for one of those

And so it begins. ...........

Dum dum da duuummmmmm!
Creepy music que.

Whahahahaha

The build starts.......just like any other build really

First the suspension and the rear plate




But then things take a turn to the not so normal..... the first parts of the interior.....

Engine and transmission




Here are the most parts of the engine compartment layed out



And dry fitted






Next i primed it all the interior parts with a grey primer, the outside parts with a black primer and used the AK True Metal "gun metal"on the engine and drive train














Then some dry fitting again







Next up was the interior of the turret...... man what a fiddely work that is










Then i went ahead and took the major parts and did the interior colour and did Dunkel Gelb on the outside





as you can see i only sprayed the light interior colour in the lower as i`m still waiting on the right shade of red for the lowest part






now the most of the major paint has been applied i staeted to do some damage ( yeah i know ....wrong way around )










and offcourse the detail painting needed to be done aswell as some light chipping or wear off the paint












Lets dry fit .......







Now what figures are we gonna use...... or rather how many......



A little mock up of the dio to be done ...... ( the second hull is going to be a BergePanther)



And that`s it for now ...... oh yeah i forgot ....... PHOTO HEAVY !!!

Love that interior,looks like a lot of fiddly work

Looks great so far can't wait for the next pic

Now that was a long update
The tiger looks great so far
And if you think the interior was fiddly ,imagine being a crewmember and you would have to be in there all the time
Really claustrofobic (a StuG III is even worse)
Keep up the good work

Nice!

Really going to be an impressive build.

Whapaowww! Massive update.
Nice work with those truemetals. That looked really cool. Cool looking battle damage too Seb.

Here is one major update ( and picture dump )

Starting with the Dio base and the test fixing









Next up a little bit of scratch building









and some more placement checking






then some weathering.....





....and some more work on the Dio base ... ( yes i know i work choatic )





Letting that dry ..... some interior weathering and finally my oxide red came in the mail





now all the components can be fitted





and yet some more placement testing...... i know it`s getting boring







finally got some grass, litter, bushes and stuff on the dio









Painting some tree stumps




And here are the decals and the chipping and rust and overal weathering


















rust streaks added....













And the tracks are done and fitted ..... well one side is






hope you`re still breathing....... until next time

Wow, Seb!!!!!

That is a lot of work you've put in there and it looks fantastic!! Love all the detail and she is really beaten up - I'm a big fan of chips, dirt and rust and to me yours looks just perfect.

Can't wait to see this all finished up!

I mean... really....

inspirational work, I hope one day I am a 10th this good because I will be happy!

I was pretty much up to speed on it until the tracks, those are new.
They look great. This is going to be another really cool build. So much eye candy from this SIG.

Great work seb, its gonna look superb

Thanks all for the nice comments

now i hope i can pull myself together and paint those dammed figures ( which i really really dislike ) and maybe i even get this done in time

Jesus Seb, that is some great work on all kinds of stuff. The damages to the shrouds and chipping stand out off the top of my head. What A beautiful piece.

That's looking awesome mate. The tank colour with that chipping and rust gives it a real weighty look.

Very nice work on the weathering I love the "barrel-in-a-box" well played

Final Update.....

YES it`s almost done !!!

Never thought i would finish this one in time but with only 3 little details to go i will be done in time !!!


First the road to the finish for you in picture .......



So after after dry fitting the tracks i went ahead and decided that the weathering on the main body of the tank was done and gave it a matt coat






in the same paint session i tried to give the exhaust shrouds a real rusted look





The next morning i started to play with some pigments....









Next ....the joy......Figures with camo.....










Then a step that`s pretty new..... Ultimate Burnishing fluid....... ( it`s GREAT )



that why Paul says it`s best to do the links loose..... the light parts are were i put the super glue, the fluid won`t get to the metal there and so no burnishing.....




Very nice fit on the Academy Tiger



The right one is further weathered with Ultimate washes .... ( dark dirt, mud and rust )







Diorama Time , first the placing of the Tiger and some details



















Some last minutes additions








Now for placing the Tiger "in" the Dio...

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After some advice of our lordship Coen i had to change it a bit









The Final Setup !!!




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..........So....... just the replacement barrel, a jerrycan and a toolbox the paint and place ..... so close .....so close....

Looking damn good mate.

That's a Fantastic Tiger and diorama Great Modelling!!!

Holy jeez! What an update!!!
Haha! Looks cool Seb. Lots and lots of really hard work there buddy.

Wow, this is very cool. Super ambitious dio.

Ya know Seb........ I just realised how awesome your Tiger build is!!!
I came looking at the start then............. Fast forward 3 months and finally I remember to catch up and post my support!...
Sheesh..... Sorry Mate....
Anyways.... Fantastic, superb, awesome, masterfully clever piece bud...
Well done Sir..... Top shelf work!!..


Continued success mate...

Thanks gents

Seriously Mate.
I have just looked at your build and felt like chucking mine across room.
I have no words to describe how bloody brilliant that dio and build is.


Amazing, just bloody amazing.
John

IT IS DONE !!! She's finished !!

Here are two sneaky pic's,




The rest will follow this weekend in the reveal !!

Can't really find the words mate.
Un bloody believable the skill and beauty of this.
John

What Andy said... need there be more said!!!??? WOW!

I am very impressed by what I see. I couldn't even get that Academy kit together. This is a great piece Seb.