Paper Replika Tiger

**Neil Dawkins** · #1 08-29-2014, 07:55 PM

Well two weeks into the build, had a few problems but managed to sort them out. Finished the turret, made the muzzle brake 3 times and still not happy with it. Started on the chassis, any tips on how to colour the joints would be greatly appreciated. Tried coloured pencils but I feel I'm putting to much pressure on the paper

**Miles Linnabery** · #2 08-29-2014, 10:16 PM

Dear Neil:
Are you using Watercolor Pencils? or just plain colored pencils? If the second try the first, dipping them in water then coloring the edges, it just takes a soft touch. So far it looks like a clean build.
Keep building,
Miles
Note watercolor pencils cost more but work better.

**Neil Dawkins** · #3 08-30-2014, 04:55 AM

Thanks for the info, I'll see where I can get some

**tokat6014** · #4 11-27-2014, 05:47 AM

Can u post new pictures pls?

**aansorge** · #5 11-27-2014, 09:29 AM

and insights! I am trying my first tank (the Abrams from Paper Replika).

**Neil Dawkins** · #6 11-29-2014, 11:21 AM

toket6014 I've not had a lot time but here's some new pics
aansorge I printed the main parts in 160gm paper, for the smaller parts I've used 120gm. And for the strip for the Tracks 80gm, so far I think I've printed 16 pages. The water colour pencils are a really good idea
PS I've used 120gm for the cleats that attach to the Track strip

RunwayOneSixRight · #7 11-29-2014, 11:50 AM

I like that, I'm building the World of Paper Tanks Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. F right now and will probably build this as well. I just wish the Paper-replika Tiger was weathered but oh well.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

**paperengineer** · #8 11-29-2014, 12:09 PM

Weathered or not you really make this model come to life neil. It looks straight off the production line! Very neat build

RunwayOneSixRight · #9 11-29-2014, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paperengineer

Weathered or not you really make this model come to life neil. It looks straight off the production line! Very neat build

Indeed.

-RunwayOneSixRight (Matthew)

**tokat6014** · #10 11-30-2014, 05:22 AM

I nearly finished my first papercraft tank. I used 220 gr paper. I think that 's very bad choice.I didn't folded properly. So it looks horrible. But your informations are very helpful. Now I'll try King Tiger. Thanks a lot Neil