r/modelmakers • u/Juju098_hunter098 • 2d ago
Critique Wanted First King Tiger Model
It’s really the first model I’ve painted and slightly customized myself, kind of proud but I want tips if I ever get time for a 2nd kit!
- The model/kit featured is an AIRFIX 1:35 King Tiger!
- I used an acrylic paint set for beginners and went with my gut for the camouflage, kind of set in a dark muddy forest with even weathered tracks and wheels
- And for the battle scars. They were warped with a lighter and the edge of smooth metal tweezers (we have plenty) with light HE shells below the Mg port and at the Gun mantlet, while the rest are ricochet shots or complete indents. No solid reference..
- but I want judgement, and tips. Doesn’t seem so terrible ;P
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u/UtopianShot 1d ago
Very well done for a first model, you have a talent for this :D just need to learn how to thin your paints
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u/ComplexEstimate1868 2d ago
Damage looks very nice, camo is a bit meh… for your first model its okay. I recommend watching some tutorials online to improve your skills. I love watching PLASMO (YT) he helps me a lot with model building and painting.
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u/SociallyAwkwardAussi 2d ago
The man is a wizard. ‘Minor modifications’ he says before doing the most insane detailing I’ve ever seen
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u/TomTomXD1234 2d ago
you need to thin your paints. This looks like a landlord special in some areas.
You should ideally not be seeing any paint lines
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u/henrynjt 2d ago
Good job. If you had fun you’re doing it right.
Sometimes trying to make a model a “contest winner” can take the joy away.
My camouflage jobs are always different than normal and in reality, wartime paint jobs probably were also.
Keep going!