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Steve Norris
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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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A few shots of progress on the KT
A few shots of progress on the KT
Almost at the final paint stage
Almost at the final paint stage
Gun barrel and muzzle brake still required
Gun barrel and muzzle brake still required
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Steve

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Looking good Steve.

Hope it will be ready for Munster in May.

Happy Christmas

Tim
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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Hi Tim
Hopefully it will be finished by then, plenty of painting to do first though.
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Steve

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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I think I may have overdone the alcohol intake this Christmas, I keep seeing dots in front of my eyes !
Weathering still to be done so should tone it down a bit
Weathering still to be done so should tone it down a bit
Regards and a happy New Year to all.
Steve

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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i like it steve, the colors look vivid, i've been meaning to get into this look and changing my original kingtiger color scheme to something like this, keep up the good work, regards simon.

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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I would do the dots slightly larger and less "established" .... slightly soft.

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Some more painting done
Lots of dots, weathering to come.
Lots of dots, weathering to come.
Back end
Back end
Turret numbers added
Turret numbers added
On to the weathering next
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Steve

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Hi Steve
That's looking very sharp nice paint job.

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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The King Tiger is now complete and as it was a nice day for once I took it outside for a few photos
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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Hi Steve.

Looking very pristine mate :) tidy job ..... not sold it yet? I am pretty sure I know someone who might be interested?
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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Hi Paul
You know me, never keep one for more than five minutes. If someone comes up with the right price I am always ready to sell.
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Steve

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Hi Steve.

P.M. me how much and I will pass it on for you.
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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Hi Steve looking good, it's certainly a challenge doing this type of paint Scheme been trying to do the same on my build since Christmas, and what a drag it's been, still it's nearly done now
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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Hi Roger
As you have obviously found out, it's a long process and working out the best order to mask and paint is a nightmare.
I used the Tamiya 2mm lining tape to lay out the pattern then filled in the masked areas with normal masking tape and paper. Looks good when finished and well worth the effort.
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Steve

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Re: King Tiger rebuild

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Hi Steve thank's for the painting info on your build, a quick question, where did you purchase your number's on the turret ? they look good.
Regards Roger

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