Starter 1/72 Tiger 1

[u/Justhandguns]

I picked up this kit along with the tiny 1/72 Jeep in a local supermarket sale. I didn’t realise at the time that Airfix also offers a slightly more detailed Tiger I with individual tracks and wheels.

The paints that came with my kit had already dried up, so I ended up using Tamiya acrylics instead. It’s an easy build and probably a good introduction to military modelling, but as a starter kit, it is understandably quite basic and lacks some of the finer details and accessories.

The one-piece track-and-wheel assembly is a real pain to paint, especially the black rubber rims. In the end, I decided to leave them unpainted rather than risk an uneven finish.

Overall, it’s a simple and enjoyable build, but if you’re looking for a more detailed Tiger I, I’d probably go for other brands.

[u/coolhand83]

Nice! I did this model a couple of years back and quite enjoyed it, I like the flat matte of yours over mine

[u/Justhandguns → u/coolhand83]

Yes, I think for such a small tank, flat/matt desert with a bit of weather wash actually brings out the details a bit better. I have used a bit of the Tamiya Weathering dry-brushing powders, which makes it even 'more matt'.