Jennifer Franklin
I need more photos, how did you get here? 🙂

Mr James Автор
Hi Jennifer. I had trouble uploading the pics from my phone have lost everything I tried to upload 🙁

James C
Tidy work. Following 👀👍

Mr James Автор
Cheers James, I'm annoyed I lost all my progress pics. Only weathering left

Jennifer Franklin
Well, the weathering is impressive. You guys make it look so easy.

Mr James Автор
Thanks Jennifer, The turret was a couple of days work. I've watched a lot of videos

Leszek Cader HifiCofi
Wow Mr James! The weathering is a master class, my respect! I like pic 14 with this rusty hole on 0, this makes the whole marking extremely realistc. 👍

Mr James Автор
Well thank you Leszek, how very kind of you to say. As I've said before, I've watched a lot of videos and try to emulate the techniques I see. Weathering is becoming my favourite aspect of modelling so far.

James C
The weathered and worn winter white wash looks really impressive 👍

Mr James Автор
Thanks James, much appreciated from your good self.

Leszek Cader HifiCofi
Welcom on board! I too prefer this part of the hobby than counting rivets... Following your projec, I guess it will end with regular winter diorama? 🙂

Michael Hickey
Nice work Mr James.👍

Mr James Автор
Yes Leszek, I'm going to build a scene for it. Havent decided what yet. I'll have to master figure painting next though... That will be challenging. :-0

Mr James Автор
Thank you Michael. Greatly appreciated.

Rui S
Very nice weathering work. Looking great 👍

Mr James Автор
Thanks matey, great coming from you. Not that long to go now {-) he says...

Rui S
Looking forward to see it on a Dio 🤔

Mr James Автор
I'm open to suggestions, I've got that Precision ice and snow kit I want to use after seeing your Finland dio.

Rui S
Nah, leave it to you, just thinking "Tigers on the mud" 😉

Mr James Автор
Yeah, mud and snow should be easier then grass and trees... 🙂

Rui S
Google it, if you want I can send you the book.😄 😎

Mr James Автор
just had a look. Great pics of what I could see

Jennifer Franklin
Seeing it on a dio would be great 😛

Mr James Автор
Thanks Jennifer, I think I've got one in mind now after looking at a few ww2 pics.

Simon Nagorsnik
Really nice winter camo!
Good job so far 👍

Mr James Автор
Thank you very much Simon.

Leszek Cader HifiCofi
If I may suggest - Ardennes Offensive. I guess Tigers took part in these strugglings too...

Marius
Very well done weathering! I love it!

Mr James Автор
Cheers Marius, much apricated and glad you liked it

Mr James Автор
Hi Leszek, I dont think I've got the skills for trees. I suppose I could hide them under layers of snow 🙂
I've earmarked a couple of muddy road scenes from WW2 pics.

Juskifo
Look at that ❤weather
I love it👏

Mr James Автор
Why, thank you so much Juskifo. Much appreciated from your good self.

Gary Curling
Lovely winter camo.like the bent back mud flap at the back

Mr James Автор
Cheers for that Gary. I must crack on and finish it before the weather changes and my other hobby kicks in... 🙂

Derek Rothfus
This is freaking awesome James! The weathering is so realistic. Love all the rust and grime.

Mr James Автор
Why thank you Derek. Much appreciated. Credit has to go to Tamiya weathering set B and Vallejo rust washes.

Pietro De Angelis
I'm agree with all, weathering really incredible, congrats!

Christian Bruer
Excellent paintwork and weathering 👍

Mr James Автор
Thankyou for your comments Pietro and Christian. Nice of you to say its looking good,

Nathan Dempsey
You're a weathering magician. Beautiful work.

Mr James Автор
Ha... thats pushing it... But thank you for kind words Nathan 🙂

Alberto
Very convincing weathering, great work!

Mr James Автор
Thanks Alberto, Much appreciated

Schwarzadler
Well messed up😉

Mr James Автор
He he, going for that 'been around the block' look 🙂
Thanks Schwarzadler

Spanjaard
really impressive weathering. wow

Mr James Автор
Why thankyou Spanjaard. Nice of to say so

Mr James Автор
Thanks Xa Char for your many likes

Guy Rump
Your weathering is very impressive! 👍

Neuling
Looking forward to the winter dio .............

Pepe
Gran trabajo.... Me gusta el efecto de la torreta

Mr James Автор
Thanks Guy for saying so.
Neuling, I've cut the base but need some filler or grout or something for the undulations
Thanks for the kind words Pepe. I'm happy with how the turret turned out

Andy Heim
Very nice rust effects! Wow!

Mr James Автор
Cheers Andy. Just pigment and Vallejo light rust wash 🙂

Mr James Автор
Cheers Conner, glad you liked it

Mr James Автор
Cheers Lenny, glad you liked it

Mr James Автор
Thanks Mark and Henry for your likes 🙂

Tommy Agne
COOL 👍!!! Very nice weathering👍.

Fritz01
Another fantastic paintjob. Thanx for explanations of technics you used.

Mr James Автор
Cheers Tommy, glad you liked it.

Mr James Автор
Thanks for saying that Fritz. I like to see how other modelers work their magic, so hope it may aid someone maybe? 🙂

Mr James Автор
Cheers for the likes Neil 👍

Gary Curling
Looking forward to seeing the dioarma for this super model

Stephen Lesley
This is weathering on another level. I am speechless! I can almost smell the oil/petrol and have a subconscious urge to scape the mud off my shoes. 🙂

Mr James Автор
Cheers Gary, when I get back from this stint of work, I'll push on with the dio.
Ha, brilliant comments Stephen 😁 Thanks mate 👍

bruno egral
Houa ! Superbe.

Mr James Автор
Merci Bruno. 🙂 and thankyou for all the likes

DuperScale
Every mm on the model received attention from you, perfect weathering. 👍

Mr James Автор
Thankyou for saying so Duperscale.

CaptGPF
I agree with everyone - top notch weathering! The rust effects on the spare treads really stood out for me. how long does it take you to do this level of weathering?

Mr James Автор
Thanks CaptGPF, The weathering side of modelling is what I look forward to the most. I look at a lot of better modellers work, mostly on this site, and try and copy what they've done. I'm constantly going back over a period of time, adding little touches here and there, so I would say I spend weeks after its painted, decaled, varnished and oil washed.

Guy Rump
Excellent work and superb weathering. 👍

Mark Sherwood
Inspires me to build a Tiger 1 again. But I have summink ' on and a defrustration build too, on saying that. A very nice Tigger' Mr James all round. 👍🥸🤟

Michael Kohl
Dirty work of the convincing kind.

Mr James Автор
Thankyou Guy, Mark and Michael for your kind words. Much appreciated 🙂

Doubtingmango
Great finish James! The rust and filth is spot on

Nathan Dempsey
Always love seeing this one come up in the feed.

J35J
Always a pleasure & inspiration to see your work! Great stuff👍🏻

Mr James Автор
Doubtingmango, Nathan and J35J, I thankyou for your kind comments. Having recently looked at some excellent winter tiger builds, I do wonder if Ive overdone it a bit.

gorby
WOW! Stunning weathering.

Neil Patrick
Fantastic work! I love the weathering. Lifts the good old Tamiya kit to a much higher level. Am I right this is the vehicle in the photos of Wittmann in winter 43/44?

Mr James Автор
Thanks Gorby, glad you think so.
Yes Neil, I believe Wittman was assigned S04 on the Eastern front in 43/44. Loads of excellent builds of this vehicle out there. I'm now painting the figures for it.... and struggling.

Arif Saeed
Fantastic result, Love the weathering 👏👏

Mr James Автор
Thank you Arif. Nice of you to say so 🙂

Mick Burdett
Cracking work puts my work in the shade !!

Mr James Автор
Thanks Mick, I wouldn't say that matey

Dom S.
Nice work 👍

Mr James Автор
Cheers Dom

Kesa Tiho
I mean this literally when i say my jaw dropped the second i saw that tiger

Mr James Автор
Ha ha, Well thankyou Kesa. 🙂

Vincent Uijtendaal
Awesome work also!…how do you get yr paint to crackle up like that?

Mr James Автор
Thankyou Vincent. Nice of you to say so. I used a couple of thick layers of cheap hairspray. I then left the water on top for quite a bit and it started to crackle.

Vincent Uijtendaal
Cool!…thanx!

Jennifer Franklin
There are some impressive weathering techniques on display!

Mr James Автор
Thanks Jennifer. I do like a bit of weathering 🙂

John
Very cool 👍 The weathering is top notch. I really like the cracked whitewash on the turret roof but the whole thing pops!

Mr James Автор
Thankyou John, much appreciated

Geert
Master at work

littleblackbear
Dude this looks SO good. I am thoroughly impressed at the work you've done here.

Mr James Автор
Ha Geert 🙂 I dont think I'm anywhere near a master.

Mr James Автор
Cheers Littleblackbear, Its much appreciated from a top modellers like yourself and others. I'm slowly getting round to finishing this bloody thing 🙂

Mike Siemers
That is a perfectly beat up and throughly dirty Tiger. Great job!!!

Randy Kriegel
Looks awesome 👍

Mark DeBacker
Exceptional finish/weathering Mr James. Did you use shoe laces to simulate the insulation on the Feifel filter trunking? Forgive me if you have already answered this.

Mr James Автор
Thanks for nice comments Mike and Randy, Its much appreciated.
Thanks Mark, the build is straight out of the box as they say. The insulation is what came with the kit. I think it stands out with the white wash and oil wash.

Gary Curling
Hi,just a little note about the fire extinguisher,they apparently not red,but the same colour as the tank,or grey.I think we all make this mistake on our model tanks. I did the same on my cromwell tank.

Mr James Автор
Thanks Gary. I realised this after seeing a few builds on this site. The lack of true colour pics of German armour doesnt help. 🙂
I'll rectify this when I finish this off and add the aerial along with some stowage.
I also think upon reflection, that I've overdone it with the weathering after seeing better Tiger builds on here.

CaptGPF
With all due respect, Mr Jame, your weathering is perfect IMHO!

Nathan Dempsey
The weathering is still a feast for the eyes.

Mr James Автор
Ha, how very kind of you both. Thankyou CaptGPF and Nathan. I'm happy with my effects, but when I see excellent builds on here of the same subject, I cant help but reflect upon my own work and see where I can do better. The grass being greener and all that 🙂

David Taylor
Nice.

Snake Plissken
As others have said, the red fire extinguisher is an anachronism for WW2; anything bright red like that isn't tactical. Unless this is a modern scene with a museum tank?

Mr James Автор
Thanks Dave.
Thats right Snake, to be rectified

Gary Curling
Some tigers went through hell,so ended up filthy.All that mud on the russian front was realy bad.We all have different slyles to our modeling and changes on each model.The more we make the better we get.

Desert Marlin
Looking great Mr. James!

Mr James Автор
Thanks again Gary and thankyou Desert Marlin, 🙂

JW
Love the work you've done on the weathering and finish. Amazing how a chunk of plastic can turn into worn plates of steel.

Nick Dragone
Nice work. My approach to weathering is to stop before I feel I could do a little more. I think you accomplished that. Good work

Mr James Автор
@JW - Praise indeed, many thanks.
@Nick Dragone - Thanks Nick, good advice.

Jennifer Franklin
Incredible.

Neil
Agreed! Looks fantastic! 👏

Ian Shaw
Amazing workmanship

Lenny Li
Very impressive!

Mr James Автор
Jennifer, Neil, Ian and Lenny :- Thankyou very much for your comments. They are much apricated

Palo M
Looks great, beautiful rust effects.

Mr James Автор
Thanks Palo

Air no
Bravo James, au début j'ai cru à une photo d'époque. Très réussi, bravo !!

Mr James Автор
Merci Air No, c'est en effet un éloge de la part d'un modéliste accompli comme vous.

Sören Bartusch
Well done! 👍🏻 But the fire extinguisher wasn't red 😉

Mr James Автор
Thanks Soren. Yeah I realised the error in the fire extinguisher. I'll paint it grey or dunkelgelb when I build a dio.

Jean-Daniel Aebischer
Hi James, superb aging work, even if personally I'm not a fan of extreme aging. But as they say, each to their own. In any case, well done. 👏👏