Academy Tiger 1 early version

[Pantherman]

This is (was) my Xmas build as I haven't made a tank in a long while.

Anyway, thought I would just take a look at the instructions when that new kit smell lured me in.

Lot's of stuff to remove and Lot's of flash, this is going to be fun

It's just not my fault that some parts may have fell together... Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

It's just not my fault

Oh... you got it baaaad, eh bud?!

 

[TimM63]

some parts may have fell together.

Seems to always happen when you open a kit "just to see the instructions"

 

[Ron2]

You just wanted to "see the instructions"? That sounds delusional!

 

[Pantherman]

You just wanted to "see the instructions"? That sounds delusional!

Yep, got me pegged. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Xmas came early........ Pantherman

 

[mustang1989]

Now this'll be fun to watch.

 

[Pantherman]

Decided to carve out some of the missing weld lines. Just waiting for a scribe to arrive.

got a few other bits done while I'm waiting.

Pantherman

 

[mustang1989]

I'd really like to see how the whole welding seams are pulled off. Any chance you could describe that process in detail?

Still lookin' good @Pantherman

 

[Jakko]

carve out some of the missing weld lines

Carve out? So you're making recessed welds, like Tamiya used to do? Real ones tend to be above the surface, like the ones on the front of the turret roof.

 

[Pantherman]

Carve out? So you're making recessed welds, like Tamiya used to do? Real ones tend to be above the surface, like the ones on the front of the turret roof.

I'm thinking of a small recess to fill with clay which should then show the weld line above the flat of the turret, similar to the front one's. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So a few more bits done. Painted out the interior and fitted all the bits with the kit that will never be seen.

Got a groove started on the turret ready for my scribing kit to arrive, just need to slightly square up the groove ready for the putty.

Also started on the wheels, I had forgotten how much work is involved with these but looking forward to hours of fun getting them ready for spraying. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

...you know, for tank wheels, you really should be using 'shot' glasses!

 

[Ron2]

I'm thinking of a small recess to fill with clay which should then show the weld line above the flat of the turret, similar to the front one's. Pantherman

Clay?

 

[Pantherman]

Clay?

My daughter has some model clay that sets hard in 4hrs, plenty of time to mess around with it. Pantherman

 

[Ron2]

My daughter has some model clay that sets hard in 4hrs, plenty of time to mess around with it. Pantherman

And it adheres to the plastic? Any prep?

 

[Ron2]

My daughter has some model clay that sets hard in 4hrs, plenty of time to mess around with it. Pantherman

"Mom!!!! Dad used all my clay again!"

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Careful Panther man. I have no experience with it but I have heard that some clay will melt some types of plastic. I think it will stick to it but what about shrinkage?

 

[Ron2]

Careful Panther man. I have no experience with it but I have heard that some clay will melt some types of plastic. I think it will stick to it but what about shrinkage?

Only when it's cold out.

 

[urumomo]

clay ain't melting polystyrene .

I like using sub-mm styrene rod ,, or half-round or quarter-round .
dip it in acetone to soften it , put it into place , use a tiny chisel point or toothpick to form the weld bead detail

 

[Rockin' Rob]

clay ain't melting polystyrene .

I like using sub-mm styrene rod ,, or half-round or quarter-round .
dip it in acetone to soften it , put it into place , use a tiny chisel point or toothpick to form the weld bead detail

I didn't think it would melt it either but the idea of using clay just doesn't compute. I like that man using styrene rod that's a good idea no that's a great idea. A lot better than rolling out a thin line of epoxy putty

 

[Pantherman]

And it adheres to the plastic? Any prep?

I will let you know.......Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Careful Panther man. I have no experience with it but I have heard that some clay will melt some types of plastic. I think it will stick to it but what about shrinkage?

Good point, let's hope not. Pantherman

 

[wjbrandel]

For the weld details like that I use milliput 2 part clay

 

[Pantherman]

Added some more parts, just dry fitted for the time being.

Academy seem to have supplied the base for the air filter hoses but no clamps to attach to the base bracket. Looking like something hand made will be needed. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

Thinking I might have a go at the winter camo, looks like fun. Pantherman

 

[mustang1989]

I like the idea of using small glasses like that to organize the road wheels.

I've used strips of bare metal foil for metal clamps on my auto builds. I'm guessing that would work for these ducts?

That scheme looks like a good one to go with btw. I've always wanted to pull off a winter camo scheme.

 

[Pantherman]

I like the idea of using small glasses like that to organize the road wheels.

Cheap, disposable and you can write on them with markers easily. I also use them for mixing paint and making up washes. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

winter camo,

Lots of snow over here! Shipping might be a problem though!

 

[wjbrandel]

Thinking I might have a go at the winter camo, looks like fun. Pantherman

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for winter camo, I always did the white wash. I may have to try that camo as well