Rye Field DAK Tiger

[JET]

hey guys, been posting some on facebook, finally got enough done so thought I'd share it on the forum also.
the build went together really easy with no real issues.
add a bit of texture with bondo and added a few welds around.











I'm just starting on the painting now, I use dupli-color primer, and then everything else is craft paints.
wheels




turret

[InitialProduction1]

Hey jet very nice, craft paints? Are those Rye Fields Decals and how were they? I've built the Rye Fields 503 tiger, but not sure of the Decals, so got archers the 503, set, but it's even got issues. Again awesome build.

[Stokesy44]

Superb paintwork mate. Chin was on the floor when I saw the wheels but the turret is just as awesome too.

Its been a while since I saw an AFV which wasn't painted with black primer so its great so see a pre-shade job looking so good.

[NorthernModeller]

Them wheels alone make me love this build

[HIghAltitudeScale]

Wow, I'm thinking that is a very nice build and you have mastered tank wheels, truly amazing.

[OneSmallStep1966]

Ditto above, top work

[JET]

thanks guys! appreciate the comments

Hey jet very nice, craft paints? Are those Rye Fields Decals and how were they? I've built the Rye Fields 503 tiger, but not sure of the Decals, so got archers the 503, set, but it's even got issues. Again awesome build.

love the craft paint, I've found that liquitex airbrush medium makes them work awesome, as for the decals yes they are the kit decals, and seem to be good quality, of course these are just on a big flat surface so I'm not sure how they are on a more complex area. but i would think no problems.
only issue with them is they should have included triplicate of each number so you can build tanks like 111 etc..

[chalkyw]

Awesome paint job, the craftsmanship involved in applying it to the level you've achieved is simply outstanding......looking forward to seeing the rest of the build

[JET]

some paint on the lower part

[JET]

added some "shine" to all the tools and bare metal stuff using future.

[OliveDrab]

Holy Tiger!!! Wonderful paint and detail work

[InitialProduction1]

You really made a beautiful work of art. Your painting skill is captivating, think I'll just throw my builds in the trash. And look at your stuff.

[JET]

thanks guys! this is a fun kit

washes and dust

[NorthernModeller]

This is looking amazing

[JET]

thanks !

so after it being pointed out to me a million times lol, I added camo stripes around the tank. the Rye Field instructions don't say to add anything! i figured the best way to add them after the fact was to spray them with thinned down artist oils. worked pretty good

[Kevthemodeller]

thanks !

so after it being pointed out to me a million times lol, I added camo stripes around the tank. the Rye Field instructions don't say to add anything! i figured the best way to add them after the fact was to spray them with thinned down artist oils. worked pretty good

Camo stripes, I didn't know DAK Tigers had green stripes, brown perhaps and you don't find any on the Bovingdon Tiger?

[Mylightweight]

This is a truly awesome piece of modelling, your paintwork is to die for, well done.

I have the Rye BergeTiger on order and if I get it anywhere near this level of finish I will be a happy man.

[JET]

painted up this figure from a miniart set, not really liking it though. think I will buy a resin figure instead.











as for the camo, it looks green to me, maybe a bit more muted but i like to have a bit of contrast on the model

[Kevthemodeller]

Hay how did I miss them stripes I was just too interested in the detail couldn't see the wood for trees I've got a RFM Tiger in my stash, got 2 Dragon Tigers to build first though, if I can get close to the finish on yours I'll be happy.

[JET]

got one of the tracks installed, also some more paint on the figure.

[AridTalons]

Nice work on everything. That line of track looks very convincing.

I agree with you on the figure. He's just waving at nothing. Oh, wait! He's posing for a modeler's magazine.

[digger303]

[quote="JET"]painted up this figure from a miniart set, not really liking it though. think I will buy a resin figure instead.



could have a building with a nice lady out the window....figure would make sense then as he seems to be looking slightly up.

Love your work...has a subtlety about it.

[JET]

thanks guys!, im just gonna scrap that figure

I went around the tank adding a bunch of tiny chipping and scratches, added some stuff on the back like a bucket and extra track. and detail painted the spent round on the engine deck.

[InitialProduction1]

Like I said JET, your painting ability is just amazing, you have a great eye for detail. I'd love to see what you would do with this thing on a diorama. Again amazing

[JET]

Thanks man! I'm not much for building dioramas, I just have no place to keep them that is dust free. So I just stick to small a base or nothing lol, One day though.

This one is complete and in the land vehicles section now.