King Tiger Build

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:14 pm

I worked on this rear vent yesterday. using 10BA bolts on the top ring and 7BA bolts used to fix it to the deck.
I used a small wire mesh and soldered it to the ring.
The 10BA bolts fixed it to the vent with help from a two-part glue.
The ring i made on the lathe out of a washer.

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:31 pm

Hi Simon, that looks superb, your skill and eye for detail is amazing, keep up the good work
regards
Jeff

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:46 pm

Simon,
The vent and rear deck look superb. Really well done. Your KT is going to be really impressive. It looks as big as the car next to it in the garage!
Bob

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:46 pm

I have made a start on the armoured exhause cover, crank handle guide.
made from brass.
A small chain and pin to add later.

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:26 am

Hi Simon

looking very nice! Great work on the detailed parts. I predict another masterpiece in your collection.

Keep up the inspirational work.
Tim

Fredrik Jorgensen · Post by **Fredrik Jorgensen** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:50 pm

Mein gott!!!!!

Really nice Simon.

What cement did you youe for that or did you Tig weld it

.

Freddie

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:43 pm

progress so far,altered the exhaust stacks,engine hatch air vents, engine hatch closing blocks,engine hatch lifting tube,more work on the armoured exhaust cover,any glaring errors tell me befor i put the paint on!.
simon manning

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:58 pm

Simmon,
REALLY excellent details my friend! Your efforts are paying off! Wow! I really like the light grey primer as the details are clearly visible. Really impressive model.
Bob

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:11 pm

exhaust stack progress,applied some rust treatment,seems to look ok,sooty fumes added when fitted to the tank. simon manning.

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:01 pm

Simon, the finish on those exhausts is fantastic, you can almost smell the heat, and with just the right amount of paint showing through,
regards
Jeff
I can not make the open day, as I will be working at the London Arms Fair this weekend,

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:39 pm

I must say your finishing looks superb. The shot across the rear deck looks like a real tank. I've used rust paint myself before which I found quite difficult to use toget a realistic finish like you have.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:58 pm

I think there are 11 smaller deck hooks on the King Tiger, 3 on the front hatch plate and 4 on each side of the 2 round vents on the rear deck.
Gill at Armortek supplied me with Jadgpanther engine cover deck hooks, which are the right scale-being slightly smaller than the main hooks supplied with the kit.

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:55 am

Outstanding!

Excellent work and photos Simon. Keep em coming.

Tim

peter karlsson · Post by **peter karlsson** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:10 pm

hi there simon!!

AWESOME WORK SO NICE!!!!!!

kind regards peter(peppe)

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:33 pm

Simon, your details are eye popping cool! Great work. It will be a masterpiece. The exhaust pipes are the perfect color.
Bob