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Dave Beenak (beenak_crazyman)
AU

Tiger 1 RFM 1:35 OOB

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19 11 April 2021, 05:04
tankbrusher
Hey mate, is that the max opening angle of the commanders hatch?
11 April 2021, 08:06
Dave Beenak
Yes....that's if you choose to set it as per the kit directions. I have since revised it to open more. Simple modification to the stay that holds the hatch open. I have uploaded an accompanying pic.....it's a simple thing but should be rectified by RFM.
11 April 2021, 10:50
tankbrusher
Thanks, I asked since I've buid the kit myself during the last weeks and just went for the closed variant, forgot to check the open position first.
11 April 2021, 11:46
Dave Beenak
Really slow progress atm. Only a few hours a week.
17 April 2021, 04:48
Dave Beenak
ok.... so I got these R Model metal tracks for the RFM Tiger 1. So far I like them. I have tried the Friul (wire pins) and Master Club (resin pins) but I'm impressed with the proper brass pins and the overall fit and finish of these. Fifteen minutes with no drilling or clean up and 20 links are done.
20 April 2021, 08:19
Dave Beenak
Tracks done.....deciding how to do the weathering (dry dusty desert conditions).....and all the major components built, painted and ready for assembly. I have used Tamiya XF60, XF55, XF83, XF57 and XF2 in a variety of mixtures to gain the tones that I wanted to start with. All thinned with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner with retarder.
24 April 2021, 11:09
Treehugger
Oh, the brass pins for the tracks certainly looks promising imo. Do the tracks fit the sprockets on the drive wheels? I don't recognize the Asian brand for the aftermarket metal tracks.
24 April 2021, 11:22
Dave Beenak
They match the sprockets perfectly. I tested them for tolerance with the road wheels and it all is exactly as it should be. Very easy to assemble.
24 April 2021, 12:12
Dave Beenak
Road wheels got some dry pigment to lightly kick off the weathering. Rubber will be painted before fitment.
25 April 2021, 02:51
Dave Beenak
Couple of days off work and progress is getting along. Getting closer to the weathering process.
26 April 2021, 23:31
Dave Beenak
Final weathering almost done then a dull Mr Super Smooth to lock it all in. Maybe a little more dust to finish.
30 April 2021, 23:15
Dave Beenak
Got some preliminary photos so I can see all the faults (of which there are many). I just can't see the details without taking shots and zooming in. Anyway, it's in the glass cabinet for now. Having a break.
1 May 2021, 05:18
Dave Beenak
Done a bit more weathering. Needed something to help it look realistic. I've taken some images in more natural (brighter) light. The overall colour looks better now with some toning down of the desert yellow. Tracks were easy....just some pigment layers and sanding. Not to over think it.
5 May 2021, 10:57
Neuling
Excellent result in every aspect. Sehr schöner Tiger!
5 May 2021, 11:15
Rui S
Very Nice work 👍
6 May 2021, 23:02
Jean-Michel Tilquin
Very realistic weathering for the Beast
12 May 2021, 16:44
Dave Beenak
thankyou for the comments......I have more to do on this Tiger....we'll see how it goes.
13 May 2021, 10:10

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