Osprey Modelling 28 : Modelling the Tiger Tank in 1/72 Scale

The Tiger tank is probably the most famous tank of World War II. Both the Tiger I and its successor, the Tiger II, were used as bases for other German vehicles. This book covers a wide range of vehicles based on the chassis of the Tiger I and II tanks in 1/72 scale. It provides a detailed guide to modelling the basic tank versions, as well as, the Sturmmörser Sturmtiger (Tiger I variant), Jagdtiger (Tiger II variant) and the Panzerjäger Tiger (P) Elefant tank destroyer. A variety of camouflage schemes are described in depth, and the text covers photo-etched parts, resin aftermarket sets, scratch-building, and the use of figures and groundwork. Text by Alex Clark.

Contents

• Introduction
• Tools and Materials
• Modelling a Tiger II with 'Porsche' Turret
  Working with Link and Length Track
  General Construction
  Working with Photo-Etched Parts
  Final Details
  Kitbashing
  
• A Panzerjäger Elefant
  The Kits
  General Construction
  Finishing Touches
  
• An Early Version Tiger I : Correcting Revell's Kit
  The Kit
  Building an Asymmetrical Turret
  Adding the Smaller Details
  Recreating a Winter Whitewash Camouflage
  
• Step by Step Heavy Assault Mortar
  
• The Sturmtiger
  General Construction
  Painting and Weathering
  
• A Jagdtiger with a Difference
  The Kit
  Final Details
  
• Gallery Tiger I and Tiger II : Antonio Martin Tello
• Ferdinand with Interior : Bob Grimster
• Tiger II : Alex Clark References and Websites Reference Books
• Tigers on the World Wide Web
• Museums and Collections Kits and Accessories
• Injection-Moulded Tiger Kits
• Detail Sets
• Photo-Etched Detail Sets
• Turned Metal Barrels
• Conversion Sets Index Colour Reference Chart