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Post by fightnjoe on Sept 17, 2018 21:15:53 GMT -5
Well folks this has also been on the bench for a while. Slowly working on it.  Joe |
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Post by fightnjoe on Sept 17, 2018 21:29:55 GMT -5
As I said in the Hawk thread I have had little desire to build and even less desire to post anything. I have however over the last few months slowly worked on this kit. To date this is what I have accomplished.      And even some on the engine.   Overall not too many issues that were unknown. This build is part of a buddy build on Facebook. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Sept 18, 2018 4:40:36 GMT -5
Looks like your off to a good start Joe!
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Post by Tojo72 on Sept 18, 2018 6:36:20 GMT -5
Will be following intently,looks good so far.
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Post by joelsmith on Sept 18, 2018 18:09:48 GMT -5
Keep up the great work!
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Post by fightnjoe on Sept 19, 2018 23:26:30 GMT -5
Thank you all for looking in.
You are all very kind.
Joe
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Post by adt70hk on Sept 20, 2018 0:47:53 GMT -5
Joe
Very impressive work. Are you going to leave the hull top unglued so you can see the interior?
In some ways I thinks it's a shame to have all that work hidden away never to be seen.
Well done.
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Post by fightnjoe on Sept 22, 2018 13:13:08 GMT -5
Andrew I am planning on a cut away for this build.
Joe
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Sept 23, 2018 17:32:27 GMT -5
What step does it say to install the wings?   Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 23, 2018 19:16:28 GMT -5
Andrew I am planning on a cut away for this build. Joe As if there was every any doubt...  |
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Post by spud on Oct 7, 2018 14:23:56 GMT -5
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Post by Jeff aka Sandbox on Oct 9, 2018 8:38:59 GMT -5
Very nice progress and excellent photography.
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Post by fightnjoe on Oct 9, 2018 22:25:33 GMT -5
Thanks all.
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Post by detailfreak on Oct 15, 2018 23:30:51 GMT -5
Looks good Joe been doing this one myself. Will keep an eye on the progress
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 17, 2018 14:12:47 GMT -5
Looking great so far. The Takom kits are really nice kits. Would love to build one someday as a wreck .
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Post by fightnjoe on Nov 3, 2018 12:45:24 GMT -5
Many thanks. Tacom kits are nice for sure but they do have some issues to watch for.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jan 27, 2019 23:56:59 GMT -5
Guess what is back on the bench. Tacom 1/35 King Tiger. Did just a little since the last time I showed it. Not much to be honest. Had to refresh my mind as to how I was going to tackle it. One thing that is done is the cuts are made.   More to come. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 28, 2019 15:06:38 GMT -5
Ohh,surgery,coming along nicely
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 29, 2019 6:49:41 GMT -5
Looking real nice Joe!
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 1, 2019 23:28:16 GMT -5
More to come soon I hope.
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Post by Leon on Feb 2, 2019 8:58:19 GMT -5
Nice work on the cutouts Joe!
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 19, 2019 23:13:51 GMT -5
Well my friends it is time for a brief update on the Tacom King Tiger. The main construction seems to be complete. There are some smaller things here and there but the main construction is done. Detail has been added to the lower hull rear plate.  The upper hull.  And both the inner and outer portions of the turret.        Since these pictures have been taken the upper hull, lower hull, and the turret have gotten some color. More on that later. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Leon on Feb 20, 2019 16:56:38 GMT -5
Really great work on the details Joe!
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Post by reserve on Feb 20, 2019 18:10:30 GMT -5
It may cause problems with durability and sagging, but what about extending the cutout into the front compartment roof and glacis thus exposing more of the drivers/bow gunners station? There'd be sneaky, invisible ways to brace it up with a little thought.
This would expose more of the first class job you're doing on this
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Post by fightnjoe on Feb 24, 2019 22:06:38 GMT -5
Very kind. Thank you.
Mark looking hard at your suggestion and this time I dont think I will go that far. Worried about the weight causing the sag or stressing enough that it may break something.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 2, 2019 20:23:28 GMT -5
And now for a brief update on the Tacom King Tiger Porshe turret. This post is all about color. Started painting using Mig Ammo paints. The names escape me for the moment but the pictures will tell the story. First up was Stynlrez Metal Primer. Over that went the main color. It went down smooth.    Oops I forgot to show my added radio set. The pictures are not the best but they do show the headsets. All of the other pieces are the co-drivers side.    Now the second round of paint set the tri color scheme.   The last thing is the exhausts. First I used the Metal Stynlrez, after that dried I sprayed(psi was near 2 or 3) Model Master Metallic Burnt Iron. Shortly after that dried I stippled several pastel pigments to give it a bit of texture.  Now overall the paint job is not accurate. At least to the drawing in the instructions. I am ok with it and will proceed. Next is to finish off the ammo racks for the hull and the turret. Then to glue it all together and install the tracks. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by reserve on Mar 3, 2019 12:26:38 GMT -5
Pretty sweet there brother
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 7, 2019 10:45:57 GMT -5
Many thanks buddy. Appreciate that.
Joe
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 7, 2019 11:08:40 GMT -5
She's looking good with paint on her. These kits with full interiors are awesome, but the only way to show all that off is to do a cutaway like yours, or a nice wreck.
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Post by fightnjoe on Mar 8, 2019 22:09:24 GMT -5
Thank you sir. She really is a beauty of a kit.
Joe
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