1/35 RMF Tiger I 1943 Eastern Front

[monica]

looking real nice,I do like it a lot well done,

[Guest]

It's a long holiday here in Indonesia so I managed to get lots of modelling. Engine installed and more weathering. 

[tr1ckey66]

Excellent interior paintwork Leo. I too am very impressed with this kit so far the level of detail is exceptional.


Looking forward to more updates.


Cheers


Paul

[Guest]

That does look very nice Leo. It's a kit that's begging for a cutaway

[Guest]

That does look very nice Leo. It's a kit that's begging for a cutaway

I think I'm gonna do a cut away for this one, still thinking which part to be seen. The amount of work spent on the interior is far too much to be closed later on.

[Steve Brodie]

Thats looking awesome

[Guest]

Wow! Interior is looking amazing!

[geegad]

Looks good enough to get in and drive..cracking build and the weathering is spot on 

[monica]

looking great the interior,is so well done,and real like your weathering as well,great job so far,

[grumpa]

Just caught up with this one, awesome work so far ..........Jim

[Guest]

Thanks all for the encouragement 

[Guest]

Wow, this is a great way to learn the innards of a tank; fascinating! 

[Guest]

Update from the workbench 


Interior pretty much done and I decided to make it as a cutaway. I don't know about the exterior color, it doesn't feel right. I followed the instructions though (need inputs). Next is weathering and finishing. Comment and critics are always welcomed. 

[Guest]

I like how you've done the cutaway Leo. I might have taken a bit from the side of the turret too.


The thing about Dunkelgelb is that in reality it was a very greenish yellow, so what you have there is pretty accurate.


However, most model makers interpret it differently which often leads to a more yellow shade & one that's lighter than the authentic colour.


Paint colours generally darken in hue from gloss/matt coats and weathering. So it can be helpful to start with lighter shades at the beginning, even if this goes contrary to the colour callout.


Adding some yellow to the colour you're using for the base coat & spraying that in the centre of panels would both add depth & contrast.

[tr1ckey66]

Very nice work Leo. The cutaway works really well and shows that lovely interior off nicely.


With regards to the colour, it doesn't look like dunkelgelb to me but more like either: Africa khakibraun RAL 7008; or Africa Grunbraun RAL 8000. These colours were applied to s.Pz Abt 501 Tigers in Tunisia, late 1942.


Do you know what colour you're replicating is it Dunkelgelb RAL 7028?


Hope this helps


Cheers
Paul