Late Tiger 1 Paintwork.

[simon_manning]

Hi All, sometimes i will undertake a Paintjob for another Forum Member, this is a late Tiger 1 scheme, with an application of Zimmerit, i will post my process for other's, it might be of some interest, regards simon.

[Paul Wills]

Looking good Simon. so what are you using for the Zimmerit and what tools to make the patern.

Paul.

[Brian Ostlind]

Looking good Simon. so what are you using for the Zimmerit and what tools to make the patern.

Paul.

It does look the same as mine I used tile adhesive and zim tool.

[simon_manning]

Hi Paul, i used the Mike Stannard zim tool's and tile adhesive mixed with PVA Glue, i like this method, Her's some progress photo's, regards simon.

[Heiko Sattler]

a very nice beginning i will watch you

[simon_manning]

Nearly there on the Late Tiger Paint work, just the Barrel to finish and the Recoil which needs resetting, all for now, regards simon.

[GlenStenhouse]

Very nice. Would love to see this as a tutorial.

[Jeffrey Goff]

A true Monet of the model world
Regards Jeff

[yves mouton]

Hello Simon,

Nice looking paint & weathering on the tiger
Best regards Yves

[David Brady]

Amazing what an experienced painter can do to standard out the box build. This one looks a million dollars, seriously considering dropping mine off for the same treatment.

Cheers

[Chang]

Good built Tiger Simon.

A few questions regarding what year version kits it is :
(1) Unlike the earlier years version kits, two deck supports ae separated from the upper deck.
(2) Is the upper deck one piece (again earlier yrs model) or two pieces (late one) ?
(3) Is the gun barrel and mount recoil-able ?
(4) Is the antenna storage tube still not included in kits ?

Regards,
Lerh Chang

[mark j. radick]

Looking very good , Simon

[simon_manning]

Thanks men for the positive feedback, The three tone camo on the Late Tiger 1 is well known and has been modelled many times, there' only so much you can put into this scheme. Chang this is a 2017 Tiger 1, recoil is fitted, the aerial tube is included in this kit but not fitted, The deck is 2 piece with the rear deck lowered, plus two deck supports, i think the new Release Late Tiger has all these features plus more, still very enjoyable to work on and the new sound effects are superb, all for now and many thanks for the input. regards simon.

[Chang]

... Chang this is a 2017 Tiger 1, recoil is fitted, the aerial tube is included in this kit but not fitted, The deck is 2 piece with the rear deck lowered, plus two deck supports, i think the new Release Late Tiger has all these features plus more, ....

Thanks Simon for the answer.

I am building a 2007 late type tiger, which has one piece of deck, no recoil, no antenna tube. Two deck supports are locked with the deck.

I am trying to :
(1) Unlock two deck supports from the deck, then screwed them with the chassis, just like 2017 version kit;
(2) Add the antenna tube on the right position.

The job (1) is nearly finished. Yet job (2) troubles me : It's easy to add a proper length of a 6mm diameter aluminium tube, but how to install & lock two tube mounts on the right position ?

Simon. is there any drawing in the 2017 assembly instruction manual mentioned about this? If yes, I'll be much appreciated that you can show me how.

Regards,
Lerh Chang

[simon_manning]

Here's the last of the Tiger 1 Paintwork posts, i will always undertake a paint job if it suits both parties, you can always contact me for details on this Forum, regards simon.