WIP 1/16 "Tiger In Wait" 321 .SS.Pz.Abt.101 Normandy 1944

[Dr Force]

Thanks Ken

It should look quite effective once I have given the floor a worn look with a few more cracked slabs.

I have yet to fix the turret to the hull as I will need to screw the Tiger to the base so need access to the interior.

Completion of the build is not to far off, just need to add the groundwork and general detail.

Cheers
Dave

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Dave, looking sweet mate. Just wondering, if each slab is two foot square, that guy sure has big feet. That aside, the crushing caused by the tigger is spot on and gives weight to it. Great detail as always at every level. Bring on the paint.

Cheers

Ron

 

[Dr Force]

Ha ha my mistake it scales up to 300mm x 300mm lol!!

Hopefully finish laying slabs tonight before adding detail.

Cheers
Dave

 

[housecarl]

Another great idea Dave, very effective.
Carl.

 

[Dr Force]

Thanks Carl

I have now finished laying the floor and have added some more crushed slab detail.

Tomorrow night I will embark on rounding the edges of the stone before adding further wear & tear to take away the obvious flat look from high density cork.

I now have a second wind as I near the paint job, after I have filled and completed the floor it will be on to the internal and external groundwork but its slowly looking like I had always imagined it:-

 

[kagemusha]

Now that's a show stopper. Really pleased to hear you say it is looking like you imagined it would. For me, realisation is what makes it all worth the effort. Congratulations and much respect for what you have achieved mate.

Regards

Ron

 

[Dr Force]

Now that's a show stopper. Really pleased to hear you say it is looking like you imagined it would. For me, realisation is what makes it all worth the effort. Congratulations and much respect for what you have achieved mate.

Regards

Ron

Thanks Ron

This is why I think modelling is certainly a form of art, especially when it comes to diorama's. You start off with an idea and end with a unique piece of work that others may also enjoy.

The main idea was focused around the stained glass window, inspired by a flak & crew scene at 1/35 ( I think by Shep Paine) and I wanted to make all aspects interesting to look at. I am constantly thinking of idea's to compliment the main build, like a couple of crows sat on the very top of the broken roof, damaged seats,candle sticks, hymn books, pictures, broken head stone propped up against the external wall..................the list just keeps growing!

I have to say, the tiny detail is my favourite part, my least favourite is the building work because it is a case of wash, rinse and repeat but I know it's something you must not compromise if you want good results.

Onward and upward matey

Dave

 

[Steve Ski]

That floor tile looks right on the money Dave, very well done and convincing. That alone really adds the punch impact to the scene that takes one really into the belly of this beast. Excellent addition!!

I like all the attention to detail and the fact that you are not in a rush. Like you said, in this scale there is really no excuse for not getting it historically accurate. Lovin it all the way Brother, keep er rollin!!

Cheers, Ski.

 

[Dr Force]

Hi Steve

Thank you for your comments mate. As stated to Ron in an earlier post, you guys are really spurring me on to get this right so I also appreciate your personal contribution in this journey.

The floor was simply a brain wave as I was thinking about the real weight of the cat, when it dawned on me, 60 tons on a stone floor ain't gonna look pretty

So a bit of experimenting and came up with slicing the cork as a way of replicating splintered and cracked concrete.

I have started rounding the stone edges and adding the detail, so will be updating in due course.

 

[Dr Force]

Dear All

I have finished all the major build work which has taken 6.5 months lol of solid spare time work apart from a 10 day break. (just shy of 300 hours)
I have completed the floor stone detail and added the mortar, also added a bit more depth and detail to the crushed stone.

I simply used a dremel to add texture to the cork and round off the sharp edges, before filling with polyfilla.

I will now embark on the carefully placed rubble in consideration of composition etc, a bit to do on both windows, complete guttering and then it's paint time, this thing is massive

I'll leave the updates for a while

 

[kagemusha]

Very nice mate. Really doesn't seem that long ago that you started. Blimey, don't time fly, when ya havin fun. After all the exacting detail you finally get to make a mess. Joking aside, an absolute knock out piece. Jealous as hell. Look forward to next installment.

Regards

Ron

 

[Dr Force]

Thanks Ron

I must admit that I am now itching to start the painting side of things but as always, I need to plan theses phases properly, given the size of this thing

 

[Steve Ski]

Massive and impressive Bro. The rubble will bring the story to life and all the details will become very visible when painted. Very cool Dave, very cool. I'm lookin forward to the figs, ya know I like large scale fig. Bravo!

Cheers, Ski.

 

[Dr Force]

Hi Steve

Thanks for your comments mate.

The figures really make all difference, they suddenly bring some substance to the scale, so can't wait to get these added, but so much fun to be had with the rubble and other detail yet.

Dave

 

[Dr Force]

quick update as I start the painting!!

First of all my rubble in a pot break up bits from the stone that is easy to crumble that is found in your garden. Add some colour ( deck tan works well) mix some plaster in with water and mixk up.

Heat on a stove, stiring all the time so it keeps all the little bits apart, dump on to a bit of wood, leave to dry and bingo!

I have done the basic external groundwork and decided that I needed a more realistic stone effect, so back to some very fine stone, crushed, mixed with plaster and pasted on to the rough stonework

The first stage is done with nice layers of my base paint. I have decided to go with a sandstone/buff appearance that is heavily weathered on the outside.

I will be adding grass etc later on once I am happy with the stone painting, now its on to painting each individual stone

 

[housecarl]

I bet your wife loves you, cooking rubble.
Have you tried cat litter?
Carl.

 

[Dr Force]

I bet your wife loves you, cooking rubble.
Have you tried cat litter?
Carl.

It's in there:lol:

Thought I might mix it up a bit to make sure I have lots of variable sizes

 

[housecarl]

Cooking cat litter, sounds like a cheesy line from Batman.
Carl.

 

[pmfs]

Love this sbs David...

 

[kagemusha]

Is that from the Jamie Oliver recipe book ! Think I'll give that one a miss. And so it begins eh mate. Great start to the painting. This gonna be all brush, or you using AB too ? Great to have the updates back as I was getting withdrawal symptoms. Cracking start tho Dave.

Cheers

Ron