Global Scale Modeller

Just something to pass the time whilst you heavy lifters lift heavy things...



It's quite a nice kit and so far comes together well although removing 164 sprue gates from the wheels was a chore...



All just placed so as I can remove for paint later.

Cheers all
Paul

I think there is a technique I am not familiar with . . . Black Peppercorns??

Woohoo, a Tiger II. Count me in.

Off to a cracking start with the running gear.

Very cool! German running gear always takes awhile. The black peppercorns are quite a time saver. Much better than the white peppercorns.

Thanks guys, I also have bisto gravy so moving towards a whole condiment set, I suppose it shows that food and modelling are the two closest things to my heart


Cheers
Paul

Nice kit and wish I could get that matt varnish here still.

Quax wrote: Sat May 08, 2021 10:08 am Thanks guys, I also have bisto gravy so moving towards a whole condiment set, I suppose it shows that food and modelling are the two closest things to my heart

Cheers
Paul

So I'm not the only one. Phew

You are definitely not alone Stokesy

So Das Werk/Takom kindly provide a jig for the link and length tracks which is good because I am really not good at these this seemed to work well although the theory is that they go straight on the kit which of course I don't want to do so we'll see...



I removed all the tools and cables but will add towards the end of the build. Das Wek would have you remove the handle of the tool clamp and replace with a tiny bit of pe, as far as I can see the plastic is as good and I don't intend to do this as all that will actually happen is me swearing alot having cut off the bit then pinged a microscopic pe into oblivion... So I have left them on



I ended the day giving everything so far cut off a good hose with Ultimate black just so as my compressor didn't feel left out..



Thanks for looking and for any tips on pepper sauce

Paul

Lovely primer finish on those wheels.

Quax wrote: Sun May 09, 2021 5:14 pm You are definitely not alone Stokesy

So Das Werk/Takom kindly provide a jig for the link and length tracks which is good because I am really not good at these this seemed to work well although the theory is that they go straight on the kit which of course I don't want to do so we'll see...



I removed all the tools and cables but will add towards the end of the build. Das Wek would have you remove the handle of the tool clamp and replace with a tiny bit of pe, as far as I can see the plastic is as good and I don't intend to do this as all that will actually happen is me swearing alot having cut off the bit then pinged a microscopic pe into oblivion... So I have left them on



I ended the day giving everything so far cut off a good hose with Ultimate black just so as my compressor didn't feel left out..



Thanks for looking and for any tips on pepper sauce

Paul

Pepper sauce - add a dash of Calvados!!

Those tools are so much better than the last generation of molded on holders and clamps. Quite impressed.

Lovely detail & work on the kit and the condiments Paul

Looking forward to seeing how this comes along

Very nice Neil!

BigWall wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 12:14 am Very nice Neil!

Both Neils do great builds without you praising them on mine - a guy could get a complex!

so now to my build......

The first real issue I seem to have come across with this kit is a mismold of the exhausts - it doesn't seem that I've missed a step because looking at photos on other peoples builds online the exhaust is complete



so I resorted to making a new bit out of Perfect putty and then reasonably shaping it, I then disguised the whole thing by stippling on some Mr Surfacer 500 so as I get a bit of texture - I think they'll pass and in anycase I throw everything in the bin at the end of the year so it wont offend too long



I gave the fans and the empty engine bay a quick squirt of a red so as anything that might be seen looks ok



and then semi completed the hull



there was a slight bit of filler needed where the glacis plates meet but otherwise all good and I started on the turret



until next time

Neil

Paul

Very nice and a good save on the exhausts , the zim is pretty good too.

digger303 wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 12:54 pm Very nice and a good save on the exhausts , the zim is pretty good too.

for pre-moulded zim its very good

Paul

Great work John!

That's a big old beast of a cat right there

Quax wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 12:29 pm

BigWall wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 12:14 am Very nice Neil!

Both Neils do great builds without you praising them on mine - a guy could get a complex!

so now to my build......

until next time

Neil

Paul

Oh man! I'm so sorry Paul.

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon May 17, 2021 8:40 pm Great work John!

LOL! I deserve that.

It does look really good no matter who the heck you are!

Don't worry Joe, I often look in the mirror and think "who the heck is that??"

Paul

A very nice kit, your build is very interesting to follow.

Quax wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 6:07 pm Don't worry Joe, I often look in the mirror and think "who the heck is that??"

Paul

Right! I'm an old fart now and the treatments I've had over the last two years have done nothing to help my mental capacity.

So I have in a moment of complete madness (and I know I said I wouldn't do it again but you know me...) to make some sort of diorama with a bit of old and new so bold on for the ride because Hans is back at the reins.so far the exhaust is OK





Started on the wood for the barrel cleaners plus other tools not shown



Added paint to the wheels to at least start...



The turret was primed and placed on the Hull, before I knew it Hans, Kurt and Oberfaffendorf had occupied the drivers seat...



I.point blank refused to build this



But it looks like this



I also decided to add this



Which in kit form looks like this...



How it will end who knows!

Paul

How on earth have I missed this one

Looking good Paul one of my personal favourites to boot

Looking great. The wood for your cleaning rods is nice and vibrant.

I always wondered where Oberfaffendorf got transferred to!

Looks like things are getting out of control on your bench my friend. The best way!!

It looks like a grand plan is in progress once again and it's coming together well as usual.

That's coming along really nicely Paul and great to see you chucking the extra figures at it too

Moving along slowly at the moment as the weather is just too nice for hiding at a bench...

Many thanks for kind comments earlier, so it's now coated in MMP dunkelgelb and Realcolors rotbraun along with a coat of AK semigloss from a can. I'm expecting the filters to darken this a bit.



Cheers
Paul

Nice to see the paint going on

Nice paint Paul!

Smooth paint and camo.

The cammo colour has gone on really well there Paul, looking forward to the weathering mate

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 6:36 pm Nice to see the paint going on

Kevthemodeller wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:43 am The cammo colour has gone on really well there Paul, looking forward to the weathering mate

digger303 wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:45 am Smooth paint and camo.

BigWall wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 7:25 pm Nice paint Paul!

BigWall wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 7:25 pm Nice paint Paul!

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 6:36 pm Nice to see the paint going on

Thanks guys, just a little catchup as its been a) hot here and b) the footy has started (thats soccer to our continental cousins )
I did some low level chipping and weathering before adding the Mig for Ammo washable and then washing quite a bit of it off, the intention being to remap with oils. The decals went on nicely and it was all given another coat of AK semi gloss to seal it in





Cheers

Paul

Lovely work Paul - does this mean Gerhard is being recalled as well?

Gerhard was sent to a strafebatallion and his name now only mentioned to get small children to go to sleep....

Just a small update to show that I have now crawled to a state of full build and will start weathering it as if and when the mood grabs me







cheers

Paul

You're on the home straight now Paul, looking forward to the weathering

I just love that camo!

Both in terms of the colours and the skillful application

Superb Tiger II, the camo scheme is wonderful!

Very nice paint job! I look forward to your weathering

As the guys said great camo and the small stuff like the tools are rendered expertly. The exhaust caught my eye really robust looking guards and the pipes thinned and weathered nicely.
This is going to be a stunner.

Lovely work Paul - it really is a whopper

Looking forward to seeing how you decide to weather it all up now

started to do a bit of a play with the weathering and a set up for a small dio but it was too hot to do much and my mo-jo has ro-ro'd





I was thinking the title could be "you missed a bit just there..." any other suggestions welcome

cheers

Paul

Superb idea. Looks great

Grubs up.

Nice idea!

Beautiful work chap, absolutely awesome.
DW

Hi DW, I really like the dio setting. Looks like it's break time.

More top draw work there Paul, the Dio base looks superb. I know what you mean about the mojo. Between work and jobs around the house that have piled up due to Covid I've not been near the bench for a few weeks now. Hopefully today I'll get a chance.

Kevthemodeller wrote: Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:20 am More top draw work there Paul, the Dio base looks superb. I know what you mean about the mojo. Between work and jobs around the house that have piled up due to Covid I've not been near the bench for a few weeks now. Hopefully today I'll get a chance.

DRUMS01 wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:17 pm Hi DW, I really like the dio setting. Looks like it's break time.

Donkeywalloper wrote: Thu Jul 22, 2021 7:13 am Beautiful work chap, absolutely awesome.
DW

BigWall wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:20 amNice idea!

digger303 wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:20 pm Grubs up.

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:47 pm Superb idea. Looks great

Thanks all
here is the final shots









many thanks for all looks and encouragement - if you're looking for a KT without the hassle of the innards its definitely up there, its also not bad VFM either

cheers

Paul

Really great work. I haven't seen the kitchen get used before.
What did you use as snow and how did you get the color for the kitchen ? It is the perfect cast iron cooked on look.
Great dio