2025 ARMORTEK KIT SURVEY

Over the last few years we have brought out a whole series of kits as a direct result of your feedback - kits like the Pershing, JagdPanther, Hetzer, Leopard 2A4, and more recently the Sd Kfz 7, 88mm Flak 36 and the upcoming Challenger 2.

So, in keeping with what has become and annual tradition, here is your opportunity to once again influence our future production plans.

We have added in some "guide pricing" next to the names of the models. This is a rough estimate of the price at the current rates.

Thanks in advance for your input and we look forward to the results.

King Tiger Porsche Turret Build

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winter white wash, this is the start of some crazy paint scheme i had in mind, dirty, chipped, rough, see how it turns out?, regards simon.
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Simon, that's already looking outstanding as you work your magic. There's a very good AK Interactive DVD on winter schemes with some off the wall ideas. Not much use to me with a tropical Centurion but one day...... Following with interest as ever. Thanks for posting. See you at TankFest? Stephen

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some small progression on the paint, thanks stephen for the encuoragement, regards simon
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Hi Simon.

Looking VERY smart as usual mate.
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excellent details and weathering mate,
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some pictures of the build progress, i am looking forward to painting this vehicle with the variation in colors and zim detail, regards simon manning.
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Fantastic paint job as usual Simon. It looks perfectly real in all respects. Best regards,
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thanks robert for the encouragement, it's a job to know what to post, having most of these stages covered in other builds, regards simon.

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Simon, for your builds it's all good to see. I'm sure I speak for many that I love to see something of your painting and weathering techniques. We've talked together a lot about how much can be adopted from what people do in 1/35th and there is so much to learn. You've got a lot further than most. Keep it coming. Stephen

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By the way, Simon, if it's of interest, the caption in Russian on the colour scheme pic reads: "3rd company, 101 Heavy Tank Battalion, SS. Ardennes, December 1944".

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Many thanks Stephen, Hope you like the photo's. part way through on this side.
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Hi Simon.

Looking good mate, the broken and damaged zimm is really taking off now :D
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thanks paul, i wonder who gave me that idea? regards simon.

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very awesome detail and aging Simon. best I have seen yet
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i have fitted the tow ropes and carried on painting the hull side, thanks for posting, regards simon.
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