Roberts 1/35 Tamiya King Tiger

[Robert1968]

Hi guys
Hermes brought me a welcome box today ( my King Tiger ) it's bloomin huge compared to other tanks but then that's an understatement heh
I'll be building out of box however I have ordered a metal barrel and also a grille set ( yet to arrive )
Box art and sprue shots
Thanks for looking

 

[eddiesolo]

Very nice Robert!

 

[col68]

A nice kit Robert I built the same one for the GB and really enjoyed making it

 

[Polux]

Nice one!!

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Looks like a good kit.

 

[monica]

looks a good kit,Robert,hope you do enjoy the build,

 

[dubster72]

You can't beat the old Tamiya classics! Well actually you can with a Dragon kit

But I know me old mucker will do a good job on this one. Lord alone knows where he's going to put the finished dio though! :eek:

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Looks like a good kit

 

[Robert1968]

looks a good kit,Robert,hope you do enjoy the build,

Thanks Monica, I plan to do her in the Ardennes and I may chuck some mud and snow at her at a later time. ( will defo want to try that at some stage )

Regards

Robert

 

[Robert1968]

Go time yesterday to start on the wheels, wheels and more wheels. Lots of clipping and just a couple of swipes with the sanding stick and heh presto.
There is a lot of nice crisp detail even for an older kit.
I've labelled them into piles before I prime them.
I also started on the suspension arms and had to double check everything as I saw one side fitted ok ( dry fit ) but then the other side was the opposite direction . Checking the drawings etc it was right . Shows you how much I know of armour builds eh.
I may need to put an order in with John as I wouldn't mind getting a red oxide primer. ( black/ grey primer would suffice I'm sure but.......
Pics

 

[Deleted member 3568]

Looking good, I don't envy you all those wheels

 

[papa 695]

Don't you just love roar wheels

 

[monica]

nice going ,Robert

 

[Robert1968]

Hi guys I'm looking fir a bit of advice
The rear bulkhead attaches to the rear of the KT and I'm looking at a angle so I'm thinking should this be filled with green stuff or should there be a weld seam?
KT experts out there?? The part is correctly fitted and snug

 

[dubster72]

Hi guys I'm looking fir a bit of advice
The rear bulkhead attaches to the rear of the KT and I'm looking at a angle so I'm thinking should this be filled with green stuff or should there be a weld seam?
KT experts out there?? The part is correctly fitted and snug
View attachment 279079

No that's right Robert. All King Tigers look like that.

Anyway, once you've added a bit of mud & dirt around there no-one will notice!

 

[Robert1968]

No that's right Robert. All King Tigers look like that.

Anyway, once you've added a bit of mud & dirt around there no-one will notice!

Thanks Patrick
I found my hull red XF -9 and wanted to spray ( couldn't resist

 

[dubster72]

Thanks Patrick
I found my hull red XF -9 and wanted to spray ( couldn't resist

Yeah I noticed! :eek:

 

[monica]

do like the hull color,I'm a fan of the German red/brown,

 

[Robert1968]

Well this is where I'm up too so far
Wheels sprayed hull red ( couldn't resist ) but they will be over sprayed later ( so I can say it's a primer?
All wheels assembled and dry fitted for pics
Rear is all made up ready for primer.
Next I'm going to start on the turret and top quarters ( make as much before I prime the whole beast.

 

[Robert1968]

Grilles next ( aftermarket ) to cover the grilles / air intakes