Silverstone 2 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Here are some recent photos of my 1/35 KingTiger Build: Very nice kit from Dragon with absolutely loads and loads of parts! + Metal barrel and brass shells Construction is almost complete, painting Detailing and Weathering to follow: Photo-etch grills: Steel Wire: The Track racks are particularly fiddley on the turret sides as there are no marking for attachment, just careful and accurate placement. Only one side complete so far. Some of the sub assemblies - immense detail for some of the parts will not be seen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 This is my First AFV build! I have enjoyed it but it's been much more time consuming, due to all the small parts than i initially thought. I recommend this kit fore anyone wishing to build a 1944 Production version of this legendary WW2 tank. The turned metal barrel for the 88mm L71 gun is truly amazing piece of art in itself The Zimmerit also looks good in this scale, not overdone at all. The only point worth mentioning is that the colour assembly guide provided is very basic and needs careful attention, as not to miss of small detail parts. The Magic tracks are very time consuming and i'm still not sure how well they are going to go together yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Kesterton Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 This all looks extremely neat and well put together! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks, Originally I made a mod to both front drive sprockets and idler wheels, in order for them to rotate freely using mini screws and washers. Then realising with all the wheels and sprockets etc. able to turn was never going to work with Magic tracks Poly caps like Tamiya was the idea but not possible. So a simple mod to revert as per the original kit assembly Edited July 23, 2014 by Silverstone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Are you sure it's your first AFV build?! It's looking very good indeed, very clean build. Looking forward to seeing some paint on this one, keep up the good work. Cheers Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hi Matt, Indeed it is, I'm making this 1/35 version in preparation of my 1/16 version. Your thread is a huge inspiration. All my modelling expertise is in Aircraft (1/32 in particular). From what I've been researching weathering and detail painting is key on these AFVs (in & out). So I'm trying my hand first on this KingTiger. I've also got Dragon 1/35 Tiger 1 in the waiting too. Such a shame that the only 1/16 Tigers are the HobbyBoss/Tamiya versions, yet no Trumpeter one with interior detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 This is progressing nicely. Very clean build you have here. Looking forward to the rest. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks Agent G, Airbrushing has started today with the MM Panzer Enamels. Although Root Braun MM Enamel (RAL8012) is hard to acquire in the UK, so I made my own using Revell #37 as a base. More pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Painting has now commenced, although i'm using the MM panzer colour range and not everything is what it seems? Panzer interior Buff - looks absolutely correct and results are as expected. Panzer Dunkelgelb - looks a bit olive rather than sand/light tan colour I've made a home build paint for Root Braun, which looks right although the pictures show it to be a lot more brick colour: Let me know what you think about the dunkelgelb I've also started on the interior detailing, which incidentally will not be visible but i thought i'd have a go anyway as this is my first AFV. comments welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Great start to the painting. Got to agree with you about the dunklegleb though, It looks a little too dark / olive in colour. The weathering process will likely darken the colours further so you want to allow room for that too. Maybe try adding some sand / buff colours to the mix to lighten it. Once you have painted the base colours and camo you could also give it a light over spray of buff. It will lighten the colours and is also good for producing a dusty effect which would be great for the Normandy setting. Cheers Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks Matt, What do you recommend for an enamel Root Braun? I know you can get the Vallejo Oxide prime but that's acrylic. I'm still hunting for MM's RAL 8012 but you cant seem to buy it in the UK, just need a Satin Enamel that's close. Revell #37 is definitely more of brick colour I think. I will try your suggestion, to go more tan in colour for the outside camo scheme. Cheers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Some more progress: Think the base coat (now mixed) looks more like the Tan/Sand colour i want to start with. Magic tracks are taking an age, almost there now. There will be un upper and lower half to both sides, seems the best way for easy access. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Good job with the dunklegleb, looking much better. keep up the good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Dunkelgelb was a greenish dark yellow straight from the can. Obviously with exposure to the elements this faded a little. Later on in the war, a lack of resources meant it was altered to a more sand yellow hue. It's a great start to an excellent kit - definitely one to watch. Cheers Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Progress Update: Camo scheme is now complete, although needs fading a bit so thinking of a thinned tan coat to start, followed by dark washes. Any suggestions on fading/washes are welcome as this is my first AFV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Tracks are part finished, rust coat completed. Thinking of metallic high-lights to show bare metal parts. Tank mud-fenders are removable at present in order to fit the magic-tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 great camo work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 What a stunning build your attention to detail is second to none Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 looking good, the camo has come out really well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallmonk Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Can you tell me what colours you used for your camo, please, am doing a panther and the colour scheme is a bit vauge, this is my first armour so its all new to me! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Starting on the post shading: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 And now for the track links & the weathering Turret: Decals: Barrel & Turret interior: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz! Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 thats looking really good. regards oz!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) The completed turret: The Hull: [[/url] Edited October 15, 2014 by Silverstone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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