Oi oi!
Some of you may have seen on Twitter, that a few of us had set a challenge to build and paint a Tiger II, between the 21st and 31st December, and I picked this delightful Rubicon Models Konigstiger without zimmerit, for my entry. However little did I know just what a challenge it would be!
Challenge complete, tears shed, but now the mightiest of mighty cats was ready to join the throng; no longer will the other 1/56 WW2 tanks in my German force feel scared at night, for the King has arrived. I struggled to enjoy the process of completing this model, but only due to my own mistakes, however once it was finished, I can safely say I was proud to take these photos and share them with you all.
Tank you for reading this post, and I hope you enjoy the fruits of my festive labour.
Points -
28mm Vehicle - 20pts
Tom
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Wow, that's a beast, to be sure. I must say, you recovered marvellously from your hobby mishap, Tom, as this big cat really looks excellent. A big Hooray for Christmas Cheer, I say! I particularly admire its camo and weathering. One would never think that it had suffered from a tragic spill. In fact you could truly call this a 'recovery tank'. Well done!
I'm going to add a few more points for your sterling efforts in getting this beast back on its paws.
- Curt
Looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteThat’s a great looking big cat. I’d never know that bits were missing
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter, I ended up putting a large blob of weathering over the spot where the light had come off 😆
DeleteGreat kitty. I’ve seen the challenge on Twitter and your cat is up there with the best. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bruce, that really means a lot. It was a great challenge to join in with, and one I'll happily do again.
DeleteGood looking cat! Difficult to see the problems you had from the finished model.
ReplyDeleteThat's a relief to see, thank you!
DeleteI saw what you did there! A wonderful Tiger, great paintjob!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and I hope it was suitably subtle.
DeleteWhat a beast! Great work on the camo and the mud is spot on. Persistence paid off on this one!
ReplyDeleteThank you Millsy, and yes it certainly did.
DeleteNice puddy-tat! :)
ReplyDeleteTweety-Pie would be proud of me 😆
DeleteDidn't notice any missing bits but did notice an amazing paint job - that camo is awesome - nice airbrush twirling indeed.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pete, I stressed so much over it.
DeleteVery nice work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray.
DeleteGreat painting work and excellent realistic weathering
ReplyDeleteThat means a lot to me, thank you.
DeleteGreat work, Tom. It's a beast, for sure, but it also really looks the part. Had you not have mentioned, I'd have thought it had gone together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sidney, I did contemplate just posting it without the back story, but I knew there was no better place to be honest and share all sides of the hobby, than with like minded hobbyists.
DeleteGreat looking camo and weathering!
ReplyDeleteI've definitely had projects where everything has conspired against me, well done for pushing through, well worth the effort
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