King Tiger Build

David Da Costa · Post by **David Da Costa** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:25 am

Simon, what paint are you using for your finish coat?

Great job!

David

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:22 am

Simon,
Gorgeous job on the paint and texture. Superb. I had to double take on the safety wired cone nuts on the barrel housing. That looks like the real tank. I thought you put a real tank pic in there! Your KT will be very authentic.
Bob

Brian Leach · Post by **Brian Leach** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:06 pm

Simon,

Ganz Schoen!

Brian

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:06 pm

Ive taken a departure and fitted the motors, I have painted the inside in a semi-matt rather than a red oxide as i find this colour to dark on the interior.

Chang · Post by **Chang** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 12:50 pm

Hi Simon and guys,
These 2 motors are installed nicely!
I have done the same thing recently, but there is a little bigger gap in the right hand side one (See photo).

I have mounted & dis-mounted it several times. Only decrease the gap a little bit. Never really match with the left hand side one.

I was wondering is it only me, or someone else also has this problem?

Best regards,
Lerh Chang

Post by **Armortek** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:13 pm

Hi

This gap will vary a little from motor to motor depending on the height of the cast bosses on the gearbox case castings. The variation is small and has no effect on the motor and gearbox in this application.

Mark

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:33 am

latest update on the king tiger build for anyones interest, fitted the elevation motor and brackets, and also altered the gun mantlet as shown previous on the forum. Thanks to Freddie
regards Simon Manning

Kent Wiik · Post by **Kent Wiik** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:08 pm

Simon, I must say your KT looks stunning!
Not only is the detailing first class but also your skill in painting.

Keep up the good work and keep posting.
We all love photos.

Cheers
Kent

martin pitcairn · Post by **martin pitcairn** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:24 pm

Simon we are all very interested in your build, this model is fantastic. i am a very close follower of this site, please keep it comming.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:34 am

Thanks Martin and Kent, I also like looking at the number of others build photos, as everyone does theres a little differently. The last part of the project im going to attempt is the cupola, try and get some detail into it.

Regards

Simon Manning

Mark Bennett · Post by **Mark Bennett** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:50 pm

Hi Simon,

Fantastic build!!!

I really enjoy watching your progress. Keep the photos coming.

Regards,

Mark

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:03 am

Wow Simon that is incredible. Gets my vote for most realistic KT so far - and there has been some great builds. The turret numbers look great. I also like the semi rusted wheels. Great attention to details, and very good painting!

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:54 pm

nice to know your having a look robert,i stiil go and have a browse at yours and tims panther builds,superb they are. i've fittrd the side fenders and made a start on painting and weathering, the tiger looks desperate for the tracks but i need to sort the radio control out first. thanks for looking simon manning

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:08 pm

Hi Simon your KT is looking fantastic, great detail and your painting is inspirational, just think how good it will look with the tracks on, good luck with the wiring, but you have so much room in there it should be quite straight forward
regards
Jeff

peter karlsson · Post by **peter karlsson** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:19 am

hi there simon!!

i must say! this is a master piece!!!!!!so beutyful !!!!

regards peter.