King Tiger 222 - 3/27 Really done this time, I swear

[wing_nut]

Rob, Dave... thanks.

Dave... I think... I am having...

PANTHER WITHDRAWALS

Finger is pretty good. Stitches out in a few days and as long as I don't bash it against something ... I hardly know it's there.

[maschinenkrueger]

I'm liking the overall dusty/grimy appearance but aren't the front fenders swapped and on backwards?

[406 Silverado]

LOL, I have seen a couple of pics of the outer fender thingies like that, so yeah it's right and gives character....eye candy. I have also seen an image of a couple of the side fenders in the wrong order...does/did happen, all depends on the crew.

[wing_nut]

MK, here's a frame from a film of 222 that shows the piece from the right on the left side.

[danb.]

Looking more real with every update buddy love the look of the king tiggy keep going mate your doing a mighty fine job

Dan B

[maschinenkrueger]

Looks like the crew didn't follow Voyager's instructions very well.

I should just stick to robots. ;-p

[armorguy]

Top shelf KT ! Lovely pics !

[wbill76]

I think Marc's on to something here...all you have to do is gash your finger and voila! beautiful craftsmanship emerges. (Disclaimer: not responsible for self-inflicted injuries arising from the use of sharp objects, intentional or otherwise, as a means of improving ones modelling abilities).

[hasenpfeffer]

Feb 27, 2013 19:51:34 GMT -5 wing_nut said:

Rob, Dave... thanks.

Dave... I think... I am having...

PANTHER WITHDRAWALS

Finger is pretty good. Stitches out in a few days and as long as I don't bash it against something ... I hardly know it's there.

Well, I'm hoping I can help you out there P-Bro. This weekend I plan to have a whole day'o'bench time. If only I was independently wealthy... lol Got any insider tips? (And in this economy, the liquor biz is booming... so much so that I read MM is dropping to 42% ABV to meet demand... bummer. How are those whiskey stones working out?)

[hasenpfeffer]

Feb 28, 2013 14:57:10 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

I think Marc's on to something here...all you have to do is gash your finger and voila! beautiful craftsmanship emerges. (Disclaimer: not responsible for self-inflicted injuries arising from the use of sharp objects, intentional or otherwise, as a means of improving ones modelling abilities).

Yeah, I read that bloody fingers make great rust streaks... or even the more sinister of front glacis stains. lol
Maybe that IS Marc's secret!

[reserve]

Lookin mighty fine Wingy

Regards,
Mark

[wing_nut]

Can't thank you all enough for all the nice things you've said.

MK, don't quit on armor A robot is just a tank that figured out how to stand up is all.

Bill, I really hope there is no correlation between the 2. That's a painful way to stay.. er.. sharp.

Dicky, Now I have to be careful of something maybe even harder to do. Getting impatient and rushing through things as I get close to the finish line. I have done something that keeps me out of the winner's circle in the last 20% of the build more often than not.

Dave, the whiskey stones are awesome. No worries about MM cutting the ABV. The consumer out cry was too much for them to bear and they reversed that decision. Demand my fat white butt. It's all about money.

[wouter]

I just knew someone would think the fender piece was wrong ...well yeah

great chipping and streaking btw, especially on the muzzle, that just looks amazing!

Just one thing: with the fenders already in place...doesn't it scare the sh$* out of you thinking about installing the running gear?

I know I was with my Initial KT, so I painted the lower hull and running gear first before installing the upper hull...Lookin' forward to see how you tackle it, hope it goes without too much swearing

Cheers

[wing_nut]

Wout my friend, if these were magic tracks i would be running screaming into the night... later.. when night comes It's not too scary with Friuls.

As for the fender...I plan to include that pic with the sheet win the seasons show schedule starts.

[wouter]

well, in my case it were friuls as well , but it seemed very hard to fit them under the fenders, though they are glued firmly I imagined I would knock them off

good idea about that photo indeed. I find it always cool to see some reference photos next to a model at shows ^^

Cheers

[wing_nut]

At an AMPS show I think proof of research is worth 1/2 point and I'll take any I can get

[hasenpfeffer]

Mar 1, 2013 8:34:01 GMT -5 wing_nut said:

Dave, the whiskey stones are awesome. No worries about MM cutting the ABV. The consumer out cry was too much for them to bear and they reversed that decision. Demand my fat white butt. It's all about money.

Good to know... guess I'm not as up to date on current events as I think. I do find it amusing that there was such a public "outcry" over an imperceptible 3% though. They pry could have done it quietly and nobody would have ever noticed. Now, my favorite ice cream coming in 1.5 qt containers vs. the full half gallon - now that's a travesty. One we've all lived with for too long now! RAGE! lol

Looking forward to the tracks... still wanna see these 222's side-by-side when you're done.

[wing_nut]

The wheels are all washed (so why do the looks so dirty :. Easiest way I've found to put the steel and the wheel is to spin it a little patch of AK dark steel pigenmt and i wipoe with a paper towel.






Tracks were treated with that Novocan stuff Carl told us about, a tiny bit of AK track rust... maybe a touch more?...then AK track wash. One of the thing I love about Friuls is that it is super easy to get the steel look to come through with a few light passes of a sanding stick on the treads and where the wheels roll. And keep that tray the next time you buy some BIG MEAT. Perfect for tracks.

[armorguy]

These tracks look magnificent ! Just like the real thing !

[bbd468]

Lookin sweet Marc! Is there anything that AK doesnt have covered in the model finishing/weathering world?

Ima have me a full set one of these days!!!

Gary

[ceresvesta.]

Damn Marc! this is sweetastific! Thanks for the pigments wheel tip....why the hell was I doing this with a brush. Now I feel like a complete moron Mehhh I learned something today, so it is worth it
Again Marc, great job.

Phil.

[fightnjoe]

marc those look fantastic.




joe

[deafpanzer]

Tracks and wheels look stunning! Thanks alot... now I have to add AK steel pigment to my wish list. Sometimes you can be so evil just like our friend Bill. Keep it coming buddy!

[TRM]

Nice Job on the wheels and tracks Marc! Dark steel is one of my favorites!!!

[wbill76]

Mar 2, 2013 14:48:39 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Tracks and wheels look stunning! Thanks alot... now I have to add AK steel pigment to my wish list. Sometimes you can be so evil just like our friend Bill. Keep it coming buddy!

He's become quite the skilled apprentice.

Very nice work there Marc, tracks and wheels are looking awesome as usual!

[bigjohn]

Yeah, I have to agree with every one else, Tracks and wheels look pretty awesome!

[Leon]

Same as above Marc.Wheels and tracks look awesome.

[Deleted]

Tracks look superb Marc .
I thought you used Novacan already . But thanks .
One guy back at FSM had a cow about the warning label . I never had any ill effects from the stuff .My wife uses it all the time.........hmmmmm
Maybe the Cheeto's make me imune ?

[wing_nut]

Thanks to all you that have been checking in.

I've been working on the thing just no chance to throw any pics in yet. Added a bit of rust to the wheels. I got the look of RR rails that get used sporadically, a bit rusty bit still plenty of shine. Tools starting to get glued in place. Pics soon

[wing_nut]

I say the 1st done pics since like with the Panther,it's not really "done, done" yet. Figures... then base.. and who knows what else. Stage one is the completion of the vehicle. Got a couple cover plates on the cable clamps but it's pretty much done. Pictures kinda suck cuz my 1 month old camera has decided to suck.