Tiger Tank-cheaper model ? (1 Viewer)

[TomB]

Just an idear for the Big Boys...an intermediate tank...smaller...lighter...less detailed..etc...to bulk out dioramas for the less well heeled (most of us)...TomB

 

[cnq]

There are 1:32 diecast tanks on the market that are going for $50-$70 each and have very good detail. You will have to repaint them to fit into your dio. They only cost 1/3 price of regular 1:30 scale tanks from major manufacturer.

 

[Mitch]

Nice try, somehow I don't think it will catch on though!!
Mitch

 

[TomB]

Nice try, somehow I don't think it will catch on though!!
Mitch

Never know...worth a try anyway...TomB

 

[johnnybach]

There are still numerous Plastic Kits out there at under £50 - that when assembled and painted are very difficult to tell apart from the more expensive metal ones, (unless you pick it up). Dragon/Airfix are just two that spring to mind. Just the job for background features in diaoramas - I would have thought. If scale is not important - I/76 scale models of tanks are often pretty close to £10 or so for kits in plastic. jb

 

[Mitch]

at least you matched the dunkelgelb well. That's always a contentious one!!
Mitch

Never know...worth a try anyway...TomB

 

[TomB]

There are still numerous Plastic Kits out there at under £50 - that when assembled and painted are very difficult to tell apart from the more expensive metal ones, (unless you pick it up). Dragon/Airfix are just two that spring to mind. Just the job for background features in diaoramas - I would have thought. If scale is not important - I/76 scale models of tanks are often pretty close to £10 or so for kits in plastic. jb[/QUOTE/spot on jb...The reason I mentioned metal is some collectors will only collect metal......regardless of the excellent plastic kits available.....I am trying to do the diehards a favor....I guess it is up to the collector if they want to mix metal and plastic...I aint gonna start a debate on that subject....Tom

 

[TomB]

at least you matched the dunkelgelb well. That's always a contentious one!!
Mitch

Okay Mitch.....what is a dunkelgelb ?.......TomB

 

[Martin Tabony]

Okay Mitch.....what is a dunkelgelb ?.......TomB

Dark yellow, unlike Dunkelblau, which is more complicated

Martin

 

[TomB]

Dark yellow, unlike Dunkelblau, which is more complicated

Martin

Color...thanks for that....TomB

 

[jager7080]

Color...thanks for that....TomB

Tom ,

So that's why you were looking for pic's of the Tiger...How long did it take you to do ?

Joe

 

[TomB]

Tom ,

So that's why you were looking for pic's of the Tiger...How long did it take you to do ?

Joe

Took awhile...got it a bit wrong..but I have figured out the measurements a bit better ....do a better job next time....the metal tanks must be HEAVY...my tank is only sculpey and it is reduced all round,,but it still weights a lot...Tomb

 

[jager7080]

Took awhile...got it a bit wrong..but I have figured out the measurements a bit better ....do a better job next time....the metal tanks must be HEAVY...my tank is only sculpey and it is reduced all round,,but it still weights a lot...Tomb

Tom ,

I should have known that is what you were up to when you were asking for pictures of a Tiger...
Your Tiger Tank kind of reminds me of Bruce Hebron's Metal Shed tanks...Handmade & Very Artistic !
Really nice to see what you can whip up in such a short time...Mitch was right , you were spot on with the color as well...

Joe

 

[TomB]

Tom ,

I should have known that is what you were up to when you were asking for pictures of a Tiger...
Your Tiger Tank kind of reminds me of Bruce Hebron's Metal Shed tanks...Handmade & Very Artistic !
Really nice to see what you can whip up in such a short time...Mitch was right , you were spot on with the color as well...

Joe

The color was a fluke...I mix sculpey together ...sometimes I manage a good color....I hate painting...I only paint if I cant get a sculpey mix ...sort of match....Tom...Ps...Saw the pics of your armored collection...bloody good.

 

[Mitch]

Tom

Apologies for the late reply but, Martin cleared it up about the dunkelgelb. Do you always use plastercine or, do you use other mediums?
Mitch

 

[TomB]

Tom

Apologies for the late reply but, Martin cleared it up about the dunkelgelb. Do you always use plastercine or, do you use other mediums?
Mitch

No worries.....the tank is sculpey...so it will last...I use plasticine on temp models....anythingI want to keep I do in sculpey...Tom

 

[TomB]

Tom ,

I should have known that is what you were up to when you were asking for pictures of a Tiger...
Your Tiger Tank kind of reminds me of Bruce Hebron's Metal Shed tanks...Handmade & Very Artistic !
Really nice to see what you can whip up in such a short time...Mitch was right , you were spot on with the color as well...

Joe

/ color wrong this time..had to use paint..doctored up tank too more or less a full size Tiger....Tom