My FAVOURITE model to date! The stunning Vespid Models Tiger 1 in 1/72

[@basslaats8889]

It has become a real jewell!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. I was pretty happy with this one ☝️ 🇦🇺🙌🏼🍺

[@mainoffender27]

I love airbrushing freehand camo. Makes me feel like I've created a masterpiece when it turns out well.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Couldn’t agree more! I love it too. Thanks for your comments ☝️💪🍻🙏

[@anyblunder6782]

If you can’t do it in Braille scale, you can’t do it in any scale and you can certainly do it. Brilliant job and keep going. Cheers, Any.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Any. Braille scale comes with its challenges but you’re right. The techniques are the same and are transferable to most scales. Appreciate your comments 🙏🍺

[@stuartosborne6263]

Absolutely stunning

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! Cheers! 🥂

[@Jackdaw5]

As an old-fashioned 'less is more' modeller, I was shouting 'that's enough weathering!' about 20 mins from the end! 🙂I tend to prefer slightly more subtle weathering effects with washes and pigments in these smaller scales. That said, I think your model looks absolutely fantastic and is very inspiring. I've recently bought the kit myself, and hope it turns out as good. I've also subscribed!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😆 I’m picturing you shouting at the screen! 😆 It’s funny because I’ve been accused of not weathering my models enough in the past. I try to use references where I can to minimise the guesswork but ultimately it comes down to what you like to look at sitting there in your cabinet. Really appreciate you joining in and your subscription. Welcome to the community 🙏☝️🍻

[@FrankPerrone-jw1ul]

Beautifully done will add to my need to get list !

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You won’t be disappointed! 🏆

[@elgringo1970]

Really like how you give a detailed video on how to paint. Cheers from Argentina 🎉

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s so great to hear. Thank you! I love hearing from people around the world. Argentina 🇦🇷 ! So cool. Thanks for joining I. 🙏💪 Hope to see you back soon.

[@johnbarnicoat9423]

Hey Clayton, just found your channel and love it. I took a modeling break for a couple years, and coming back and seeing some of your techniques is like a breath of fresh air. Really like your approach for the multi-stage base layer. Everything else is cool as well. Looking forward to your next videos.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Welcome to the channel John! So pleased you found me and have dialled into the community 💪🍻🏆😎

[@theenigmaticgamer]

Thanks for a thoroughly entertaining and inspirational video. I have been building models for wargaming since I was a boy and will be seventy next year. You are absolutely correct when you say that fear of spoiling your work can be a barrier to trying new techniques and pushing out of your comfort zone. You made things look so easy and your clear and straightforward explanation is really appreciated. I tend to work with 15mm and 28mm scales and am sure that your tips will come in handy with my next project. Your guidance on weathering is very helpful as this is an area to which I am returning after spending quite a few years on production line painting of 28mm Napoleonic and historical miniatures for my wargaming. Having downsized in a house move I have sold my historical collection and I’m venturing into Bolt Action and 15mm WWII and so looking forward to returning to building and painting AFVs once again. I have subscribed and will be checking out your past and future videos for more priceless info. Thanks again and best wishes to you for Christmas and the New Year from up here in the cold and wet UK. Cheers Keith

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

What a beautiful message to wake up to! Thanks for sharing your journey here with me. Be brave with your painting but don’t try to do too much at once. Focus on mastering one new technique and you can’t go wrong. Thanks for connecting here on the channel! 🍺🙏💪

[@steveankin2682]

You are correct on one thing I have many tanks and armour models in plain yellow apprehensive of commiting paint and free hand cammo. After this I am going to take the plunge and test the water. Like so many of your videos they are informative and educational also entertaining. Keep up this great work Clayton you are an inspiration to this hobby. Wishing you and yours the best for christmas from a wet and windy South Wales UK.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I can’t wait to hear how you go! Be brave Steve! Go for it! 🍀

[@garylawless3608]

I am really impressed with how this one turned out Clayton. Your attention to detail with the painting and weathering at such a small scale was a joy to watch. I have enough issues with 1/35 scale kits and the small parts that are seemingly increasing in every new kit nowadays, let alone try to master a 1/72 project. However, you nailed it with this one my friend! I like that in these tutorials and build videos, you explain each step, and how you approach the various phases of building, painting, and weathering your models. It has certainly helped me make some changes in my own modelling experience, and I thank you for that. Cheers for now, and keep the content coming mate!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Gary. So pleased to hear the content is helping people demystify the process. Great to hear from you again my friend 🙏💪🍻

[@brainpatter9723]

Just art!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. Glad you like it 😍 Thanks for joining in the conversation 🙏🍺

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Your results with the Tiger I from Vespid are convincing in every kind. Excellently built with a great paintjob. The Vespid Tiger I should surly one of the best kits in this scale. Indeed a great work from you, which everyone could and should use as a template. Best wishes, Clayton. Joachim

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Joachim. That’s very kind of you to say. And yes! This kit is easily the best 72nd scale armour kit I’ve seen. Thanks again for being part of this KZbin journey 🙏☝️🍺🤝

[@joramamodellbau3987]

👍

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Vespid and Flyhawk are currently the best kits in terms of quality in 1/72. However, the Tiger I from Border (1/72) also makes a good impression, when you look at the parts in the package. Greetings, Joachim

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I have heard that. Should be interesting!🤞it builds ok 🍀

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Beautiful work mate. Love it

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. I was really happy with the way this little fellow turned out. Appreciate you joining in 🍺🙏☝️

[@julianmhall]

The overall effect is fantastic! Use a photo as a backdrop and make it monochrome and you'd be very hard pushed to know this is a model!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Julian! I might give that a try over the holidays! Appreciate you joining in. Hope you’re enjoying the channel. 💪🙏🍻☝️👍

[@Crawer101]

Must be Friday arvo! Happy days!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😆😆 that’s awesome. Who doesn’t love a Friday! Thanks for connecting 🙏🍺🍺🍻😎

[@lmmodellismomilitare]

So really nice. I start mine this days.. So I build all model, including track and co.. I hope to do a good job too. Bravo

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Good luck! It’s such a beautiful kit. I’m sure you will do an amazing job. Thanks for taking the time to connect 🍺🙏

[@RobPearlman]

Hey this looks great! I love it. I have the Vespid Leo 2A7 and I look forward to building it. Looking forward to your next video

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Rob. That Leopard looks amazing. I’m sure you’ll like it! Were you going to be brave enough to tackle the urban camouflage scheme? Assume you saw my video on that ? Good luck with your build 🍀🏆🇦🇺

[@KGmodels]

I made Airfix 1/72 tiger,as it was around £3.50 in lidl,and i said why not.i painted a three tone camo also,and i felt Like it was a sort of warm up before i try out a vespid models one.thanks for the guide in painting!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

My pleasure. Thanks for sharing your story! Be sure to let me know how you go with the Vespid kit. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 🏆🍀

[@tullskull]

You have done a really nice job on this. Excellent!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you very much! It’s actually one of my favourites 🍻

[@ericdaglish490]

Well that turned out really nice I’m definitely on the lookout for one 👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. It really is a sweet little kit!

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Awesome job mate. My issues I can’t seem to fix is getting those thin lines and overspray. Nothing i do seems to work. Ugh

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Well…you’re not alone. It’s a skill and it takes practice. Nice, thin paint. Low pressure. Dual action airbrush and a steady hand. Keep at it! You’ll get there 💪💪🙌🏼🤞🍀

[@anthonyricco5522]

Unbelievable work man. This is really great - can’t believe its 1/72. Well done - Wish we could get the VMS products in South Africa.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Anthony. This model is on par with a lot of 35th scale kits in terms of detail for sure 👍 RE VMS…I’d send them an email. I’m sure they’d ship to you if you didn’t have a local supplier. Just be sure to use the code WORKBENCH-BONUS to get your discount. Thanks for connecting. From 🇦🇺 to 🇿🇦- very cool

[@anthonyricco5522]

Thanks so much @@workbenchhobbies4316 - yes the joys of the World Wide Web and the hobby is that we can connect from across the World, thanks, let me see what VMS says, maybe there is a local distributor or maybe I can connect them with one. Appreciate the help.

[@garyleblanc2170]

Finished watching the Tiny Tiger video and your weathering techniques are far more involved than anything I have done but the result is fantastic, I have never thought of using my finger to apply the bare metal color to the tracks but the result looks great!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Gary. Glad you enjoyed it. For the record it’s the first time I’ve ever done that 😉😁💪

[@garyleblanc2170]

Oh OK, it seemed to work well I might try it!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🙏

[@combataviationdefence]

Great video😮

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for the watch 🙏

[@miramerlin9608]

1:72 🙂 love it

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. I have to confess I have developed a soft spot for it myself. Thanks for taking the time to comment 💪🙏☝️💥

[@zumanoka3310]

excellent!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. Glad you like it 🍻

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Ok….few issues there. Tamiya is an acrylic lacquer Humbrol is an enamel. They aren’t the same. Re the smell…spraying at high pressure and dumping volumes of paint can make it very smelly. Lower pressure and controlled spraying can help reduce the odour. Mig and ak acrylics are not the easiest to spray at times though. Are you thinning them with anything? I’d suggest buying their brand appropriate thinner and thinning them to about 30%thinner 70% paint as a starting point. Try pressure at 15psi and and see how you go. Hope that helps 🙏☝️🍻

[@JohnDoe-zj8xz]

hey what air brush model are you using? This looks excellent well done.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

It’s the Aircobra 0.3mm. It’s one of the airbrushes Ammo by Mig were doing. Assume they still are 🤷🏻 Seems to do the job pretty well. I like the way the cup is designed. Suits my style of painting (ie mixing colours in the cup) Easy to clean too. Thanks for your question. Hope that helped. 🙏🍺☝️

[@NereoSal]

1:72 scale often ends up requiring more time, especially when the oils and pigments conversation starts.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Yeah…they catch me out every time! Even with aircraft I do it! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Thanks for joining in 🙏🍺

[@peter9314]

I need a late version.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Just a matter of time you would imagine 🤔

[@peter9314]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 hope so

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

me too - this is such a beautiful kit

[@Samo-sn5yt]

Any tips for paint drying and clogging the airbrush? It's a pain and i haven't been able to find a solution in so long

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey 👋 That’s a complex question because there are so many variables. I’m assuming you are spraying with true acrylics…? It’s all about thinning the paint and dropping your air pressure to 12-15 psi. If it’s still happen use a retarder. Use the brand retarder that matches the paint you are using to make this a little easier… OR…use lacquers and watch your life change. Appreciate you joining in 💪🍀

[@Samo-sn5yt]

​@@workbenchhobbies4316 I primarily use MIG and Vallejo acrylics yes. Given what you've said, maybe it's my psi that's the problem? I often have it set within 20-35 range, just because my sight isn't the best and I can see it spraying onto the surface then haha. I'll try dropping my psi in my next session, thankyou! I have also tried lacquers (Tamiya and Humbrol), and they are great to work with, but fumigate my room when in use- too cold to be going out into the garage at this time of year! And again, thankyou for your response, loving your content!

[@IgorSevcov]

🤝🎥👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🤝 😄 🙏💪🏆🍺

[@daveybyrden3936]

I hate to say it, but those air filter tubes were not black rubber, they were metal.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

All I’ve done is paint them black grey, same as the tools, so I’m comfortable with that. But thanks for the info. Appreciate you joining in 💪🙌🏼🙏🏆