King Tiger Build

[Sven Strobbe]

Simon

I have my KT since March 2009 and only build the hull partially.
Its almost half a year i did nothing to it and i think its gonna take some more time before i start again.
The reason is that i'm still on the hunt for original and authentic drawings of it.Buying books, reading and making my own drawings so in the future i will be able to build the KT as it would be an original one.
If ever that is possible...
Visits to Archives, museums, taking notes and measering takes a lot of time, planning and money...
Some think of me being crazy, but it doesn't hurt.
Also seeing here on the forum what some guys achieve... I still have a long way to go...
So you see a long road ahead...

Regards

Sven

[simon_manning]

i've been asked about the texture on my build,i use this standard cellelous grey primer,i leave the lid off for 2-3 days and it thickens up a bit like a glue consistancy,try a medium stiff paint brush and dab it on top of the etch primer coating,it gives a nice rough surface effect which when dried you can add more or rub it down a bit for a rolled armour effect,its cheap and goes on quickly,and easy to handle.regards simon manning.

[Paul Morris]

Hi Simon
Very good another one of those ideas that makes you think "Why didn't i come up with that" ha ha really nice effect well done again.
Cheers Paul

[Chang]

Hi Simon,
Sorry to ask you a bit late of question.
Have you met any difficulty while installing the small tow cable? It's about 220cm in length, yet I've heard that it is still 10cm in short.
Thanks!
Lerh Chang

[simon_manning]

Yes Chang, the armortek track rope is to short, so i brought mike stannard's track rope, you could alter the armortek rope, but the positioning would be different.

Regards

Simon Manning

[Chang]

Thanks for the advice Simon. Cheers, L Chang

[simon_manning]

the weather or freezing workshop has put a stop to the build for a while,but i did manage to put some paint on the rear deck,once the tiger is complete i will set about a detailed weathering scheme inspired by stephens picture post,minus 7 in the workshop last night,tooooo cold!

[Dale jordan]

Hi Simon .. This is soooooo good ... I bet you can't wait to get the tracks on !!! , and turret done .... It's hard for me to get my head around -7 in the workshop , the coldest it get here in Port over winter is 1. o.... that's outside . My workshop would only get down to 8.o.. Simon did you bolt down and fill the deck bolts that hold down your deck permentely .....Dale

[simon_manning]

The Side skirt bolts have arrived, Please PM me for those who have ordered and I will sort out postage and payment.

Simon Manning





Ps. Hi Dale. No all the decks are still loose. And I will work out a way of keeping them inplace. Probabably magnets.

[simon_manning]

with three layers of garments on iv'e painted a bit more on the rear deck,crazy weather for us down here

[Robert E Morey]

Simon,
Sounds like you are getting snow like we got last year, sorry you are freezing. Fantastic painting work, it looks like rusted steel. Brilliant work.
Bob

[norbert poland]

Hello Simon,where did you buy the little letters on the grill? regards Norbert

[simon_manning]

i have made an attempt at the tiger grills,using the armortek mesh and some pre-cut strips of brass,all soldered together,when complete i will post some photos to see the finnished result,fingers crossed! regards simon manning.

[Mark Bennett]

Simon,

The grills look excellent as there are now! Can't wait to see your finished work.

Regards,

Mark

[Chang]

Hi Simon,
Good work on the grille. It must be the first pair shown in the site. Looks so nice!

Also nice is the fire extinguisher and its painting. Did you apply an after-market stencil?

Regards,
Lerh Chang