Takom Tiger 2 Repair Dio

[mike walsh]

Hello again,

I have turned all my attention onto the lower running gear of the Tiger 2 and will alter from the build instructions.
The first step will have the sides and base of the hull painted before gluing all the running gear onto the tank .

I have test fitted the torsion bars into each side and found there is a lot of flexibility in the wheel arms, there is a lug that apparently is meant to lock the arm in but there is still movement on the wheel arm once inserted in place.

Looking around on the net there has been some horrible build attempts on the torsion bars and it's with this series of photo's to show that Takom have manufactured the model correctly albeit with a little sanding on the torsion bar arms.

Michael

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[bob letterman]

 

[Skinny_Mike]

 

[lupanzer]

.... following...

Luiz

 

[moon puppy]

 

[mike walsh]

Hello Again,


Head down working hard with the track links.
Each track link has been detailed.The links will also have a earth substance from Tamiya or Vellajo to give the appearance of travelling through soft soil.

Here is the next Update

Humbrol Matt 29 earth on the rear and belly of the tiger with a cover coat of Tamiya earth over the hull and drive arms.

Mig ammo red base over Black primer

Mig ammo red primer and creamweiss for the upper hull.

Dark wash applied around recesses of the lower hull

Removing all the raised sections from each individual track link.

Painting each individual track link
Mig Ammo track colour highlighted with Ammo steel and Gunze silver for the extra wear on the track

Lower Hull ready for running gear and track to be glued on

Michael

 

[moon puppy]

You go Mike! You got the patience of Job to clean up each one of those track links.

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[bob letterman]

 

[Skinny_Mike]

looking great!

 

[mike walsh]

Thanks Guys,

Here is a quick update

Tracks are on the tiger, including the weathering in between each link.

Michael

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Iron Mike]

 

[bob letterman]

Getting' there!

 

[mike walsh]

Hello,

A quick progress update on the lower hull and engine bay.

Michael

 

[bob letterman]

Looking Good Michael!



Bob

 

[moon puppy]

Hello,

A quick progress update on the lower hull and engine bay.

Michael

That's fantastic!

 

[Iron Mike]

Very nice! :drinks

 

[mike walsh]

Thanks Guys,

Here is another small update,

The engine is painted in Vellajo black grey with Lifecololour rust and light rust.
Vellajo wash with Ammo steel, Gunze Steel highlights

This is the first stage of painting with further detail painting of the engine to follow.

Michael