Hi all , I have just become the owner of a part built King Tiger . To be honest its nearly complete - but not for long .
Having followed the forum for a few months and are in awe of peoples building skills , my plan is to strip the tank back to its bare bones and do things that haven't been done (pin the suspension etc) - then super detail it . So lots of help and questions are ahead.
My background to modelling is mainly as a figure painter and use to travel to model shows all over the country. though I did build and super detail a Tamiya 1/16 King Tiger back in the mid 90s - which also got dragged around a lot of shows. Painting and weathering is my main worry - but lets be fair that's along way off.
the tank has been part painted but has not been etch primed . so a strip back and a fresh start is top of the list - though I've got a old motorbike to finish building first.
I will looking for advice and update kits .
Pete . Stockton on Tees , North East England
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Peter Curran
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Re: New King Tiger Owner
Welcome Peter.
Starting big I see
Rebuilds are a lot more involved than new builds, as you need to undo what the previous owner has done, and things I've found don't bear thinking about.
Good luck with the KT and keep us updated with your progress.
Adrian.
Starting big I see
Rebuilds are a lot more involved than new builds, as you need to undo what the previous owner has done, and things I've found don't bear thinking about.
Good luck with the KT and keep us updated with your progress.
Adrian.
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