AverageJoe
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 12, 2014 11:59:41 GMT -5
Hi Everyone  So, here is a new build I have been working on, a Tamiya King tiger with Porsche Turret. Its 1/48 so its a good size for me as I slowly progress from 1/72 to 1/35! This is a nice kit, the instructions are great and the die-cast chassis is a great touch too I have also chosen to use some photo etch pieces as well as some new towing cables.     More to follow Thanks AJ |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 12, 2014 13:14:03 GMT -5
Fantastic start on your KT! Awesome PE work and i like the damage. Well done so far AJ.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 12, 2014 19:22:58 GMT -5
SUPERB PE work especially the damaged muffler guards!!!
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 12, 2014 20:48:58 GMT -5
Nice start to the quarter-scale KT there AJ, looks like the fenders have had their share of a beating!
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 12, 2014 20:53:53 GMT -5
Those Tamiya 1/48's are real nice,I like PE additions
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AverageJoe
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 18, 2014 11:10:42 GMT -5
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Post by Deano on Jan 18, 2014 13:29:59 GMT -5
Very nice build Joe , I like the beaten up look with the fenders and stuff ,also think the paint job looks spot on |
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Post by macmcconnell. on Jan 18, 2014 13:53:07 GMT -5
Nice cat with well done PE iam in
Mac
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AverageJoe
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 18, 2014 20:39:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys |
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Post by Leon on Jan 18, 2014 20:53:05 GMT -5
Looking really good Joe.Great job on the damaged PE .
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afvfan
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Post by afvfan on Jan 19, 2014 1:15:21 GMT -5
I love those 48 scale Tamiya kits. You've got a bang-up start to this one.
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 19, 2014 15:24:34 GMT -5
Thanks for your comments everyone, much appreciated Final build update before painting commences. Today I worked on the details including handles, chains, tools etc.  ![]()    Hopefully get some paint on it this coming week. Thanks, AJ  |
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Post by desertrat on Jan 19, 2014 15:39:13 GMT -5
looking great!! like to see 1:48th scale, nice work with the p,e, is it the hauler kit? and where did you get
the chains?
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 19, 2014 18:14:39 GMT -5
Nice detail work, looking good before the paint flies!
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Post by afvfan on Jan 20, 2014 1:53:16 GMT -5
Question.... are you going to add periscopes after you paint, or are you just going to leave them off?
And, more of an observation than question.. in the last picture, the seam on the side of the mantlet where it joins the turret sidewall looks like it would benefit from some filler, and possibly, sanding.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 20, 2014 9:46:54 GMT -5
Is it really 1/48? It really looks great at that scale especially its details... great work!
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Post by tobias5555 on Jan 20, 2014 13:05:54 GMT -5
Very cool build. Only one Thing:all King Tiger with Porsche turret had Zimmerit on.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 13:45:59 GMT -5
great work like the beat up brass work
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 26, 2014 11:19:45 GMT -5
Hi everyone Finished this one today. Im not 100% happy with it but it was fun to try out some techniques that I haven't used before Sorry for no painting WIP shots, but I've been having some problems with my camera    Thank you to everyone who has been following the build AJ |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 26, 2014 12:29:48 GMT -5
Very interesting,nice job
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 26, 2014 15:05:03 GMT -5
Thank you |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 26, 2014 21:26:54 GMT -5
Nice look in the field.
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Post by dupes on Jan 26, 2014 22:03:35 GMT -5
Neat! I really like that grassy base...what'd you use for the foliage?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2014 13:29:16 GMT -5
very nice base and model looks great
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 27, 2014 22:54:59 GMT -5
Love the base!!! I'd like what you used for the wood base...
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Post by danb. on Jan 28, 2014 2:27:16 GMT -5
Well done AJ mighty fine job sir Dan B |
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 30, 2014 6:01:38 GMT -5
Thank you for your responses everyone The base was built up using 12mm grass and some cheap spray adhesive, sprayed with some grass colours and finished off with some flowers and leaves from MiniNatur |
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Post by Mence on Jan 30, 2014 6:09:47 GMT -5
Neat job, well done.
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I've been testing out a colour scheme on a spare piece of kit today, here are the results...
