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Post by mrt51 on Apr 25, 2017 7:41:39 GMT -5
I will be doing the Dragon version of the King Tiger from the Heavy SS Panzer Battalion 501 which took part in the Ardennes offensive in December 1944.
A hard edge ambush camo pattern will be called for here. It seems that most if not all had this.
Also weathering will be less of a factor here as all the King Tigers at Ardennes were brand new. So no rust and not many chips. Dirt/mud yes, but radical wear and tear no. Few if any missing parts like fenders etc. Not out of the question, but most left the line of departure in one piece.
Working on the turret....because I hate wheels. 
Stay tuned for more updates.
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Post by jpc1968 on Apr 25, 2017 7:48:00 GMT -5
Does ANYBODY like wheels?
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Post by Leon on Apr 25, 2017 8:12:35 GMT -5
I'll be following along Terry! Picked up the Tamiya king tiger at the show.
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 25, 2017 8:16:01 GMT -5
Really great kit,a great value,did it a few years ago.
Should be good.
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Post by mrt51 on Apr 25, 2017 9:02:14 GMT -5
Does ANYBODY like wheels? |
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Post by mrt51 on Apr 25, 2017 9:02:51 GMT -5
I'll be following along Terry! Picked up the Tamiya king tiger at the show. Thanks for coming along Leon! |
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Post by mrt51 on Apr 25, 2017 9:03:41 GMT -5
Really great kit,a great value,did it a few years ago. Should be good. Thanks for the interest. It is working great to this point. |
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Post by jsteinman on Apr 25, 2017 9:15:53 GMT -5
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Post by dupes on Apr 25, 2017 11:41:40 GMT -5
Ahhhh, a King Tiger from back when their King Tiger kits came with EVERYTHING!
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Post by sturmbird on Apr 25, 2017 14:57:31 GMT -5
Dragon sells those figures in a separate kit, and I really like them. Have latched onto two of the kits, and a couple other sets of figures that correspond to them. Mine are going to eventually end up on the back of a Jagepanther and a Takom Tiger II. Have never seen that Dragon kit in the flesh, and it looks nice.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 25, 2017 17:08:27 GMT -5
VERY cool build..... just one "knucklehead question:
WHAT THE HECK are these..... I've always wondered.... ever since I saw this picture 40 plus years ago. 
PJ2
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Post by joelsmith on Apr 25, 2017 19:32:30 GMT -5
Signal flag racks? If I remember correctly, this photo was taken on a firing range.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2017 23:29:21 GMT -5
Gun barrel supports for travelling. They rotated the turret backwards and lowered the barrel onto that weird looking wood block.
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Post by mrt51 on Apr 26, 2017 8:36:53 GMT -5
Ahhhh, a King Tiger from back when their King Tiger kits came with EVERYTHING! Yep no muss no fuss all in one box. |
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Post by mrt51 on Apr 26, 2017 8:37:39 GMT -5
Gun barrel supports for travelling. They rotated the turret backwards and lowered the barrel onto that weird looking wood block. G Learn something new every day.
Thanks!
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Post by mrt51 on May 15, 2017 8:12:22 GMT -5
Tiger progress.... Wheels are done and everything is fitting together great.  |
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Post by Leon on May 15, 2017 9:10:46 GMT -5
Nice progress Terry! This cat is looking good. Was going to start mine but opted to torture myself and start the Dragon Tiger.
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Post by mrt51 on May 17, 2017 7:14:44 GMT -5
Nice progress Terry! This cat is looking good. Was going to start mine but opted to torture myself and start the Dragon Tiger. Thanks Leon!
I will be looking in on your Tiger.
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Post by mrt51 on May 17, 2017 7:15:05 GMT -5
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Post by jsteinman on May 17, 2017 7:31:58 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on May 17, 2017 10:09:35 GMT -5
Turret looks good Terry!
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Post by mrt51 on May 17, 2017 13:14:20 GMT -5
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Post by wouter on May 17, 2017 13:24:29 GMT -5
A Tiger ausf. B ey? Count me in! Great start Terry!
Cheers
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Post by Wes on May 17, 2017 13:42:47 GMT -5
Love it so far Terry
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Post by dierk on May 17, 2017 14:07:21 GMT -5
With all the stuff going on around mine I missed this one completely - apologies for that Terry. Nice start! Actually, I quite like wheels - but then soviet tanks managed to do with many fewer  |
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Post by wing_nut on May 17, 2017 19:55:42 GMT -5
That's s great kit. Loved mine and have another waiting. Looking very nice indeed.
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Post by mrt51 on May 18, 2017 7:04:30 GMT -5
A Tiger ausf. B ey? Count me in! Great start Terry! Cheers Thanks! |
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Post by mrt51 on May 18, 2017 7:04:56 GMT -5
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Post by mrt51 on May 18, 2017 7:05:39 GMT -5
With all the stuff going on around mine I missed this one completely - apologies for that Terry. Nice start! Actually, I quite like wheels - but then soviet tanks managed to do with many fewer Not a problem and thanks! |
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Post by mrt51 on May 18, 2017 7:06:04 GMT -5
That's s great kit. Loved mine and have another waiting. Looking very nice indeed. Thanks! |
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