A lot of people have said that about the camo scheme I used for this one.
I thought this camo pattern (M1929 telo mimetic) would make a change from the usual pea or splinter patterns. On researching it I was interested to read that the Italians introduced it in 1929, and it was in regular use up until the 1990's. When Italy capitulated during WWII the SS shifted all the machinery for production of this pattern to Czechoslovakia. It was used by all branches of Heer, Luftwaffe and SS in Italy and the Balkans. It was also used in Normandy by a couple of SS units, 1.SS-Panzer-Division “Leibstandarte SS Adolph Hitler" and 12.SS-Panzer-Division “Hitler Jugend", so it sometimes get referred to as "Normandy Pattern" , but is most usually known as Italian Pattern.
It was the inspiration for some more modern Camo patterns too, most notably the old US woodland pattern owed a lot to it. Interesting stuff.
Since this tank has makings for s.Pz. Abt 504 during its time in Italy, I thought this pattern would fit the bill. I am not entirely sure I have completely nailed the look of the pattern but it is not too bad for a first go.
Glad you like the figure.
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:31 pm
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And nice to see a different camo scheme
Cheers
Gra
Statistics: Posted by Gra — Tue Aug 05, 2014 11:13 am
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This one is a Kirin resin kit of a loader for my Tiger Is. I decided to try the Italian Pattern camo for a bit of a change this time.
Comments as always very welcome.
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:31 pm
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Yeah, the padlock is part of the Voyager mid Tiger I upper deck PE set. If I remember correctly ther are parts for 8 of these padlocks in this set. Lots of great bits as part of this set, and not so expensive as the ABER sets.
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Sun May 18, 2014 12:08 pm
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I used the Aber early set I think
Did the padlock come with the PE stuff?
Cheers
Gra
Statistics: Posted by Gra — Sun May 18, 2014 9:24 am
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I think I will be getting another set of these to add detailing to my early Tiger I too. Lots of useful stuff in this set, so working out what else I might add to this one now.
Stowage bin clasps
Jack block handle and clasp
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Sat May 17, 2014 4:06 pm
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Which make of clamps did you use?
These are the voyager Late set which are very good and not too bad to put together. I have also done a set of the voyager early clamps which I think are even better than these.
I would definitely recommend these, and on the strength of these being so good I have just ordered the Voyager mid Tiger PE detail set
I have heard the ABER clamp sets are a real pig to put together, and a lot more fiddly
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Sat May 10, 2014 11:57 pm
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I did the clamps as well, pain in the a to build LOL but look the part
Gra
Statistics: Posted by Gra — Sat May 10, 2014 9:44 pm
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Ok now has the Voyager pe tool clasps fitted. Not great pics, but enough to give an idea of how these look.
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Sat May 03, 2014 5:50 pm
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Cheers
Gra
Statistics: Posted by Gra — Fri May 02, 2014 8:16 pm
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This is the short hinge loaders hatch as I have done it. I think there might be more than one variant though.
outside
Inside, with closure rope and handle
Alterations I have made to the rear of the engine deck.
overview of Turret top and rear deck
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Fri May 02, 2014 4:06 pm
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This is a Taigen metal upgrade as the basic model.
I have given it a paint job, and decals from Peddinghaus.
Lots of little bits of work done including, notched the hull extensions at the front, small hinge loaders hatch, monocular gun sight, roughed up the side fenders a bit, new muzzle break, and a few other bits and bobs.
This is running an IBU2 control board via my new Turnigy 9XR from RCTA. this Tiger is Tamiya IR battle ready.
Statistics: Posted by scalawag — Fri May 02, 2014 1:40 am
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