Parabat Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 So, I have finally crumbled and got myself a Tiger, a King Tiger nonetheless! Bought at the Billericay show from Collectakit, I'm already falling into the A/M trap... Bought a metal barrel and some etch grille covers, might have splashed out on some metal tracks. Just ordered an Osprey King Tiger book off Amazon too! I'm looking forward to trying something different, not looking forward to the wheel painting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looking forward to this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 beware those tiggers creep up on you and before you know it thiers other one in the colletion have fun chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 beware those tiggers creep up on you and before you know it thiers other one in the colletion have fun chap Ha ha, well, there's already a Jagdpanther waiting for me to pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 its begun oh well a other slips to the dark side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Ruari. KT wheels were steel rimmed. So just spray them camo colours then do the rims in a worn metal colour. Steve P.s. You realise the next step is a 1/16 Fallschirmjager! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Ruari. KT wheels were steel rimmed. So just spray them camo colours then do the rims in a worn metal colour. Steve P.s. You realise the next step is a 1/16 Fallschirmjager! Thank God for that! Nevermind 1/16, I was looking at a deactivated MG42 the other day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I was looking at a deactivated MG42 the other day... Ooh. To an ex-platoon gunner that brings me out in goose bumps thinking about having a go of one of those. By all account a very reliable and effective weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Although they don't have all the bells and whistles of the Dragon kits the Tamiya King Tigers still scrub up quite nicely. I have one on the 'to-do' list but I'll be pinching detail items from the first Dragon KT with moulded on zimmerit as the zimm was awful (they are a lot better now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 I must admit as this is my first armour kit, I'm really impressed with level of detail provided, despite the kits age. Looking forward to getting around to building it, quite an impressive beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 beware those tiggers creep up on you and before you know it thiers other one in the colletion have fun chap Yes hood, they do... Just got a Tiger 1...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Ruari, Yep I went to collecakit as well damn damn damn and picked up a tiger 1 from another stand as well for 14 quid second armour kit DArren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Ruari, Yep I went to collecakit as well damn damn damn and picked up a tiger 1 from another stand as well for 14 quid second armour kit DArren Ah, was it you who bought the Tiger 1 Afrika?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 yep that was me....... did you have your eye on it too? I have to admit i was torn between that and the dragon panzer 4 for £25.00 but I had already spent big time by then so couldn't really justify another £25 Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yes bud, but I went for the Hase 1/48 F-14D on the same stand instead, then bought the King Tiger at Collectakit. Hood was right though, I've already added a Tiger 1 to the King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 What colour was the King Tiger and Tiger 1 internally? White? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) Ivory and primer red. For REALLY good reference look at AFV Modeller Magazine David Parker's build of a Trumpeter King Tiger in 1/16th scale. http://public.fotki....oject/t928.html If THAT does'nt inspire you, nothing will The Tiger I was ivory and dark grey inside. Have a look at the Tiger restoration pictures at the Bovington Tank Museum website Edited August 25, 2012 by Andy K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) yep from the photo's and kit builds i've seen an off white/ ivory colour from an AMW build of a Jagdtiger i saw tamiya white with a smidge of tamiya buff, on the panther I did exactly that it worked out about 5:1 white to buff and looked ok Darren Edited August 26, 2012 by dazdot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks AndyK and Dazdot, some concise replies there and that link to the 1/16 King Tiger is invaluable, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Yes bud, but I went for the Hase 1/48 F-14D on the same stand instead, then bought the King Tiger at Collectakit. Hood was right though, I've already added a Tiger 1 to the King! TOLD YOU you didnt listen , ive just bought my 3 rd tigger and not sure how many books on tiggers ive got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 TOLD YOU you didnt listen , ive just bought my 3 rd tigger and not sure how many books on tiggers ive got You did indeed warn me chap Got some books coming on King Tiger and Tiger1, some metal barrels... Friul tracks seem a bit expensive but look lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 thats it you ve had it metal barrels books how schemes did tiggers come in???hmm theirs a thought I use the kit tracks once painted and weathered aslo its not hard with super glue to get the sag in them they look ok ,leaving more money for more kits chap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Got some books coming on King Tiger and Tiger1, some metal barrels... Friul tracks seem a bit expensive but look lovely! Like a lamb to the slaughter ... and then you go and visit Hannants as well! Doomed, you're totally doomed. At least you've visited the 2 holy grails now, Hannants and Telford. Neil Edited August 26, 2012 by neilscrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Like a lamb to the slaughter ... and then you go and visit Hannants as well! Doomed, you're totally doomed. At least you've visited the 2 holy grails now, Hannants and Telford. Neil I know, I count myself as being very fortunate to have experienced both now, as some will sadly never experience either. Fortunately Hannants were out of stock of Friul tracks for a Late Tiger1, so I've saved a bit of cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy K Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 If you can wait for Fruil tracks I know they had a stand at Telford last year selling them for much reduced prices and they might do the same this year. I did'nt get any cos I was skint by the time I found their table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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