The Tiger that Airfix modelled back in the 60s was a late model version with revised commanders cupola, and steel wheels, so no need to paint tyres on the wheels, as the wheels were steel rimmed. Also that later version of Tiger never went to Africa. Interestingly enough Airfix have repeated similar errors with their later recent 1/72 release.
@@ModelMinutes on the latest 1/72 version the two hatches, for the driver and MG position, those hatches are way under size. (The 1960s version is more accurate in this area). The hull rear and position of the side mud guards is off. The size and position of the engine deck louvres are off too. They have given the kit decals for Whittmann’s Tiger in Normandy, yet his Tiger had Zimmerit and steel wheels, the Airfix kit has rubber tyres on its wheels and no Zimmerit 😄🤣. It’s a complete mess. It’s not as if there are none around, like Tiger 131 at Bovington to get the dimensions from? In comparison to the Vespid Tiger kit, which costs twice the price at £22, it’s not very good at all. it’s priced to sell to an audience that doesn’t care about historical accuracy. Having said that I have about 4 in my stash from Lidl’s Christmas offers, as they are nice paint mules, and modification mules to muck around with. If it all goes wrong then I’ve wasted a fiver (Lidl price).
Great build of an old kit. Built several of these and lovedcthem for wargaming. Nit everyone needs to be a pro 'down-to-the-last-tiny-detail' modeller. Younger hobbyists, who are the future, will take great inspiration from builds like these while older ones can bask in nostalgic glory fir days gone by. Well done...!👍
I 100% would not be suggesting this kit to someone as a beginner - espcially given that it has rubber band tracks. poor fit in places and areas that need scratcbuilding to make it look presentable. I would, ofcourse, suggest a beginner get the specially designed starter set version that Airfix has more recently introduced. If someone has some experience modelling and want to improve their skills with preparing parts, scratchbuilding etc - then at that point I could suggest a kit like this, but for someone starting out, it might be the first and last kit they ever try
Fantastic build of this vintage Airfix kit, Matt. Loved how you turned this less than accurate Tiger 1 model into an abandoned tank diorama. Set somewhere in the desert, with a bunch of tourists taking look at it. Hope to see more dioramas from you in the future. Also, before I forget. Thank you so much for the shout out of my build video, in this video. It is much appreciated. Keep up the great work and good luck with your build of new tooled Airfix Tiger 1 kit.
Hey Matt! Another great build as always. I've literally just finished the build of my really old vintage 1976 Italaerei (before the "Italeri" name change) Messerschmitt Me321 Gigant in 1/72 scale. Man, what an truely MASSIVE and amazing kit and the 48 year old Cartograph decals still went on like modern Airfix decals, a testiment to Italeri's and Cartograph's long and successful history. 👏🇮🇹
Matt, thoroughly enjoy your content. I bought the Airfix 1/76 scale Tiger I in the 1960s and my first airbrush at age 13 (still need more kit building to master airbrushing). Built a lot of kits as a kid up to heading off to college. Haven't built any recently as my model making got side tracked in to model railroading.I have dozens of vintage kits and you have inspired me to get back into 1/72 modeling. I have always been a big fan of Airfix and Frog. I think my first build in retirement will be a Vultee Vengeance from Frog in 1/72. Keep up the great work!
That sounds really cool! I love building vintage kits because there is just that extra "something" about helping them meet their destiny of being completed
Such a unique idea, Matt! I’ve never thought of doing an abandoned tank being photographed, and it will definitely be an occasion for some extreme weathering, especially in a bigger scale than 1/76. Thanks for the ideas, especially with the great execution :)
This kit was originally released in a poly bag -- no box. The heavy Tiger tracks were dead-pin and sagged heavily behind the drive sprocket. This can be simulated by tying them down with thread or thin wire. Also, if you glue the hatches down with white glue you can later pry them up for reposting if you want to.
Nice build, although they are still available in the D-Day Battlefront set (with North Africa markings removed)- I've got 3 of the Battlefront set for potential modifications and conversions because I model armour exclusively in 1/76, as I am a OO scale railway modeller as well.
Excellent point! They should, by rights, be marketing that battlefront set as part of the vintage classics range seeing as all the kits included in it are really old!
great showcase Matt! I also bought some 1/72 scale german armor, looking forward to them to make a co-diorama with maybe a bf109 or a me 262. Sounds like a lot of work and I am quiet intimitated too
How do you find using just normal household filler compared to using plaster/clay etc? Just curious as i've always struggled to get the plaster the way i want it but the way you did it with filler looked so simple and easy.
Great build Matt! Lovely dio idea and a little different! Just a suggestion for the rust, rather than use gun metal use a black brown or base it in a dark grey and use the black brown as a wash! I normally do this for enamel rust products but will work the same way in acrylics
@@ModelMinutes its a simple one! If you watch my easy 8 video the 2nd one you see it there i use it on the tools. It is enamels but it be the same process you will also see me using it for metal chipping as well
whilst that is only a small difference, i suppose it can still be a bit noticeable if you mix and match models. Afterall, the 1/76 airfix Tiger 1 is 107mm long and 49mm wide, whilst the 1/72 version is 119mm long and 53mm wide. Side by side, it would be noticeable which one is larger (although could be handy for some forced perspective in a diorama)
Always questioned the scales I think they're the same. I bet if you make the two they will be the same size. I have 1/76 raf figures and 1/72 and they are exactly the same. Use of the two scales was a marketing ploy? I maybe wrong!. Great diorama though.
as mentioned in a previous comment, the 1/72 scale kit is about 12mm longer and 4mm wider than the 1/76 version so side by side there may be a noticeable size difference
Where are the Swastika markings! A very good diorama at the same time let down. If not included in the that particular kit. Then from another source. But a good finish anyway.
It's probably because tanks didn't really have those on them. Just the Balkenkreuz. Some Afrika Corps tanks had the really tiny one, but that's not really gonna be visible at 1/72
The Tiger that Airfix modelled back in the 60s was a late model version with revised commanders cupola, and steel wheels, so no need to paint tyres on the wheels, as the wheels were steel rimmed. Also that later version of Tiger never went to Africa. Interestingly enough Airfix have repeated similar errors with their later recent 1/72 release.
Oh that is very interesting, I can't say I'm very knowledgeable about tanks so this is good info!
@@ModelMinutes on the latest 1/72 version the two hatches, for the driver and MG position, those hatches are way under size. (The 1960s version is more accurate in this area). The hull rear and position of the side mud guards is off. The size and position of the engine deck louvres are off too. They have given the kit decals for Whittmann’s Tiger in Normandy, yet his Tiger had Zimmerit and steel wheels, the Airfix kit has rubber tyres on its wheels and no Zimmerit 😄🤣. It’s a complete mess. It’s not as if there are none around, like Tiger 131 at Bovington to get the dimensions from? In comparison to the Vespid Tiger kit, which costs twice the price at £22, it’s not very good at all. it’s priced to sell to an audience that doesn’t care about historical accuracy. Having said that I have about 4 in my stash from Lidl’s Christmas offers, as they are nice paint mules, and modification mules to muck around with. If it all goes wrong then I’ve wasted a fiver (Lidl price).
Great build of an old kit. Built several of these and lovedcthem for wargaming. Nit everyone needs to be a pro 'down-to-the-last-tiny-detail' modeller. Younger hobbyists, who are the future, will take great inspiration from builds like these while older ones can bask in nostalgic glory fir days gone by. Well done...!👍
Well said! I do like to have fun with my builds and I hope that shows :)
Your small diaramas are interesting and very well done.
Glad you like them!
Great kit for a beginner who wants to get into building armored vehicles. Also great looking diorama.
I 100% would not be suggesting this kit to someone as a beginner - espcially given that it has rubber band tracks. poor fit in places and areas that need scratcbuilding to make it look presentable. I would, ofcourse, suggest a beginner get the specially designed starter set version that Airfix has more recently introduced.
If someone has some experience modelling and want to improve their skills with preparing parts, scratchbuilding etc - then at that point I could suggest a kit like this, but for someone starting out, it might be the first and last kit they ever try
Fantastic build of this vintage Airfix kit, Matt. Loved how you turned this less than accurate Tiger 1 model into an abandoned tank diorama. Set somewhere in the desert, with a bunch of tourists taking look at it. Hope to see more dioramas from you in the future.
Also, before I forget. Thank you so much for the shout out of my build video, in this video. It is much appreciated. Keep up the great work and good luck with your build of new tooled Airfix Tiger 1 kit.
Thank you so much 😀
Hey Matt! Another great build as always. I've literally just finished the build of my really old vintage 1976 Italaerei (before the "Italeri" name change) Messerschmitt Me321 Gigant in 1/72 scale. Man, what an truely MASSIVE and amazing kit and the 48 year old Cartograph decals still went on like modern Airfix decals, a testiment to Italeri's and Cartograph's long and successful history. 👏🇮🇹
Sounds great!
Matt, thoroughly enjoy your content. I bought the Airfix 1/76 scale Tiger I in the 1960s and my first airbrush at age 13 (still need more kit building to master airbrushing). Built a lot of kits as a kid up to heading off to college. Haven't built any recently as my model making got side tracked in to model railroading.I have dozens of vintage kits and you have inspired me to get back into 1/72 modeling. I have always been a big fan of Airfix and Frog. I think my first build in retirement will be a Vultee Vengeance from Frog in 1/72. Keep up the great work!
That sounds really cool! I love building vintage kits because there is just that extra "something" about helping them meet their destiny of being completed
Such a unique idea, Matt! I’ve never thought of doing an abandoned tank being photographed, and it will definitely be an occasion for some extreme weathering, especially in a bigger scale than 1/76. Thanks for the ideas, especially with the great execution :)
Go for it! Glad you enjoyed this one :)
A great little diorama Matt. I always enjoy your builds etc, you make them look so easy.
Thanks! Some builds are certainly easier than others - this one wasn't too bad
Hi Matt we must have had the same idea I was going to do mine in snow,
Very cool! I did the Airfix Sdkfz armoured car in snow last year 😊
Excellent build, Matt. You are becoming quite the mini diorama expert :)
Thank you very much!
Looks great Matt,simple yet still tells a story 👍
Thanks 🙏
This kit was originally released in a poly bag -- no box.
The heavy Tiger tracks were dead-pin and sagged heavily behind the drive sprocket. This can be simulated by tying them down with thread or thin wire. Also, if you glue the hatches down with white glue you can later pry them up for reposting if you want to.
Good tips!
I built this kit when I was young. I have another somewhere in my stash.
nice!
Nice build, although they are still available in the D-Day Battlefront set (with North Africa markings removed)- I've got 3 of the Battlefront set for potential modifications and conversions because I model armour exclusively in 1/76, as I am a OO scale railway modeller as well.
Excellent point! They should, by rights, be marketing that battlefront set as part of the vintage classics range seeing as all the kits included in it are really old!
Such a good diorama. Can’t wait for your next video
More to come!
Awesome Matt!
Thanks!
great showcase Matt! I also bought some 1/72 scale german armor, looking forward to them to make a co-diorama with maybe a bf109 or a me 262. Sounds like a lot of work and I am quiet intimitated too
Sounds like a fun project!
Great stream Matt, look forward to the next one 👍🏼
Thanks for the visit :D
How do you find using just normal household filler compared to using plaster/clay etc? Just curious as i've always struggled to get the plaster the way i want it but the way you did it with filler looked so simple and easy.
I don’t really have any issues but I find adding a bit of water can help with its mouldability
Great build Matt! Lovely dio idea and a little different! Just a suggestion for the rust, rather than use gun metal use a black brown or base it in a dark grey and use the black brown as a wash! I normally do this for enamel rust products but will work the same way in acrylics
oh that is a really interesting technique!
@@ModelMinutes its a simple one! If you watch my easy 8 video the 2nd one you see it there i use it on the tools. It is enamels but it be the same process you will also see me using it for metal chipping as well
Can you do a review the Revell Hindenburg?
thanks for the suggestion!
@@ModelMinutes your Wolcome
is that the tiger you reviewed i cant wait to watch it but why are scale models so expensive now
It is the one I unboxed some time ago
I don't think all models are expensive, some of them are still pretty reasonably priced
Haha how lucky im getting the tiger too with about 3 other tanks (M36,Tiger1,king tiger and the M18) lot’s of money!
Is that a 1/35 scale one?
@@ModelMinutes yes all of them
@@PhantomPlayzReal nice!
it's only a 5% difference between 72 and 76. not noticeable enough to be precious about. their 76 cromwell is decent
whilst that is only a small difference, i suppose it can still be a bit noticeable if you mix and match models. Afterall, the 1/76 airfix Tiger 1 is 107mm long and 49mm wide, whilst the 1/72 version is 119mm long and 53mm wide. Side by side, it would be noticeable which one is larger (although could be handy for some forced perspective in a diorama)
Always questioned the scales I think they're the same. I bet if you make the two they will be the same size. I have 1/76 raf figures and 1/72 and they are exactly the same. Use of the two scales was a marketing ploy? I maybe wrong!.
Great diorama though.
as mentioned in a previous comment, the 1/72 scale kit is about 12mm longer and 4mm wider than the 1/76 version so side by side there may be a noticeable size difference
Where are the Swastika markings!
A very good diorama at the same time let down.
If not included in the that particular kit. Then from another source.
But a good finish anyway.
such a weird criticsm
It's probably because tanks didn't really have those on them. Just the Balkenkreuz. Some Afrika Corps tanks had the really tiny one, but that's not really gonna be visible at 1/72
Like an after-market Desert Korps one, in 1/76? So, everything was perfect except the what if build didn't include your swastika?