1/48 Tiger 1 S02, of Das Reich at Kursk

[JSteinman]

This is another 48th scale Tiger I I am building for Military Modelcraft International. It will be in the January "Year of the Tiger issue". It is the Tamiya early kit, with some scratch parts and parts from the Initial kit as well as Hauler, Aber, RB, Karaya and Fruil after market goodies. I hope you like it as much as I did building it!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Fabulous, especially the wheel damage!

Regards,

 

[JSteinman]

Thanks Saul.

Just so everyone can appreciate the scale I add this one final picture with a US quarter dollar.

Thanks for looking.

 

[modelguru]

The quarter really shows the scale ......impressive the work you have in this.

 

[MrT]

Holy C&%p that is one heavy cat. I like it!!

Terry B)

 

[BigDog]

Hi JSteinman,

Awesome... just awesome! hmy: What a great build in such a small scale... in any scale, to tell ya the truth! That is a heavy and mean looking cat, as MrT has stated. I'm gonna try and specialize in Tigers as my first step into model tank building, so your's is an inspiration in all aspects.

Cheers and lets have some paint on it, eh!
Fernao

 

[Iron Mike]

Pretty awesome work, John! I have to say I'm not frequenting the Masters section like I should, so I guess I'd rather see WIP here and finished work under the Masters section. Just my opinion, but I would have missed it otherwise. Thanks for bumping it up, John!!

 

[JSteinman]

Here is S02 Finished. There is a complete write-up available in Military Modelcraft International's Year of the Tiger Issue, that went on sale in February. All comments and questions welcomed.

 

[jknaus]

Very very cool. I really like the look of the road wheels with the rubber peeled off. Its neats seeing the different caliber rounds entry points. Wish I could get that mag here.
James

 

[MrT]

Very very nice!!!! I just love the smaller scales.

Terry

 

[moon puppy]

one of those build that just escape the scale. Outstanding work John,

 

[JSteinman]

Thanks Guys.

James I think you could order the mag directly from the publisher's website.

 

[panzerace007]

JOHN,

Great Tiger !! I have the magazine, great write up !! I love lookin at this Kitty !! Th Impact Marks are Spot-on !

I look forward to seeing you in April in Fred-Vegas !

ERIK

 

[JSteinman]

Two of the crew. Man 1/48 figs are hard to paint! These guys are from Taiaho, and have been in the stash for a while.

 

[Brokeneagle]

Beautiful work John and one of my favourite Tigers that you have captured so well. A nice touch with the primer on the stipped road wheels. I have also noticed that your style has changed considerably since your mk4 in german grey a few years back on PA. You used to have a very clean (unweathered)style.

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

can't believe you painted that guys scarf in this scale..outstanding.

 

[JSteinman]

Thanks Ian and MP.

I guess we all change over time Ian. I went back and looked at the Pz IV. While it was certainly restrained, it was by no means a clean beast! I try to match the weathering to the research, some time I guess I am more successful than others. :hmmm

 

[Sharkmouth]

I already told you how fabulous this one is...

is it going to AMPS?

Regards,