King Tiger Build

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:55 pm

Just some pictures of the tiger progress, any more rain and i will make it into a boat!

i used the original Armortek tow ropes.

Fredrik Jorgensen · Post by **Fredrik Jorgensen** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:38 pm

Simon.
Is the meatal rod end thingy a home made one or aftermarket.
As i was looking into making a similar.
And shes as i suspected is going to be a beauty

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The camo looks super mate!!!!
Keep me posted with theese eye catchers !!!

Best of regards.
Freddie

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:11 am

Hi Simon
That is a very nice paint job. I think it could be my favorite
KT.

Derek

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:01 am

Simon,
Great paint job and weathering.
Can you tell us how you did the tow cables as i think they look spot on.
Steve

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:09 am

Simon,
Sorry to say the same thing as the others, but wow

that is some great painting and weathering! Its looking great! The wheels and tracks look awesome, really like the modified ambush....

Cant wait to see it finished.....
Bob

Jeff Hyder · Post by **Jeff Hyder** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:39 pm

Hi Simon,
Surerb build,I like the way you have detailed and high lighted the tool clamps and brackets,often over looked.On my KT I realised that looking at yours I have missed fitting the crowbar on the left handside.A little job to do over Christmas.Hope to have my photos posted on the gallery soon.
Cheers Jeff Hyder.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:07 pm

i have done a bit more on the tiger,fitted the steve winstone aerial tube,headlight,front mudgaurds.the rear hull slope i did by hand with a rough file,hope its some interest to you king tiger builders,and thanks for the good feedback

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:07 pm

started to fit up the rear hull,and apply some paint,nine months to this stage,another nine before it runs i think. regards simon manning

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:54 am

Awesome Simon!

Your paint work amazes me every time I look at one of your tanks.

Tim

Chang · Post by **Chang** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:52 am

Fantastic KT here Simon! Enjoyable to watch your KT photos.

I like the rear reflector down the rear-left plate. Is it from Steve Winstone?
Also I reckon the Jack racks (plus the Jack, even it's not shown yet) are from Steve too.

Simon have you tried to lock the Jack into the racks? I think the 2 rack holes are too high and closed to do so, and 2 re-located new holes are needed. I have this problem........

Best regards,

Lerh Chang

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:44 pm

hello chang,this is where i have seen the jack placed in some photos, i have made two small brass spacers to extend the brackets of the jack out further from the hull,so the jack fits across the round plate,hope this helps.simon manning,

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:52 pm

Simon,

All I can say is WOW

Fantastic work. Take your time, nine months will soon fly by then you'll have an absolutlely stunning King Tiger. Just make sure you take it to the next open day as I would love to see it in the flesh.

Thanks Antony

Mark Bennett · Post by **Mark Bennett** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:59 am

Hi Simon,

I've been watching your posts and am absolutely amazed at how realistic your build is. Truly amazing work

Please keep the pics coming

Regards,

Mark

Jeff Hyder · Post by **Jeff Hyder** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:56 pm

Hi Simon,
Gill has kindly put photos of my KT on my picture thread on the gallery (page 6).I e-mailed some photos,at least I have learnt how to do that,to Per who rightly pointed out that I fitted the engine lid lock block around the wrong way,which I have now corrected,and the engine dome vent nearest the turret needs the top shaved flat to miss the turret .This I have to do when the weather warms up!
All the best Jeff Hyder.

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:45 pm

Hi Jeff,

Another fantastic KT build

. Maybe there should be another thread for yours so we don't hijack Simon's build thread. If you want I could post you're photo's on a new thread

Thanks Antony

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