Silverstone 2 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Interesting that you attached the rear plate to the upper hull. I can see how that could be a real advantage withe fit. My apologies for not posting my progress with my KT. My airbrush booth needed some serious refit regarding proper ventilation. All is up and running now, so some serious time and effort will be going into my build. So there will some big updates before Christmas! Phil Edited February 14, 2016 by Mike Removing unnecessary photo quote 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgback Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Excellent again Matt, particularly with the MG ball mount welding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thanks chaps Phil, it certainly helps with the bowing. The rear now sits almost perfectly in place and it has helped straighten out the sides for a much better fit overall. I didn't entirely think it through though. Now the upper hull has to be slid into place, which is fine with the standard kit parts. However, the extra side armour I have fitted is making for a very tight fit. I now have to apply quite a lot of force to get it properly in place. It's not a big deal, just something I don't want to be doing too often. I'm looking forward to seeing your next update. Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Great work so far, Greetings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hi guys, I've continued work on the upper hull interior. The turret ring retaining bolts have been added. Next I fitted the conduit which feeds the aerial cables to the rear of the tank. I had to cut it short as it won't fit behind the rear right ammo rack. Then on to the rotating periscope for the driver. The main part of this is from AFV modeller but some of it had been broken while in storage, so I built some replacement parts. Finally, I built up the hull mg. As with the coax mg, I replaced the barrel with an Aber item and also removed the stock. Unfortunately, Trumpeter did not provide any of the parts for the ammo feed rail so this had to be built from scratch. The open mg ammo sacks are also AFV modeller items. Finally, an overall view of the front upper hull. Just a few more parts to build now, then I can get this all painted. Cheers Matt 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Quite fantastic - who's going to drive it first when you're done?! Very inspiring build, makes me want to dig out and finish my King Tiger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looking good Matt, Your detail is just brilliant. Looking forward to the painting of the beast when all other details are finished. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi Matt, How is the progress with your KT? I've put a recent update on my build thread today. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza68 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 This is an absolutely amazing build! I have this kit in my stash and after seeing this, I might just leave it there!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Hi guys, A small update. I've added a few more parts but the bulk of the work has been on cleaning up the upper hull, getting it ready for painting. On the front I've added the base of the headlight and the hinges for the front mudguards On the rear plate, I added the hinges for the rear mud guards and the mount for the convoy light I then added the retaining bolts for the sideskirts. Aber provide brass rod and PE bolts with the sideskirts but they would need to be soldered together to use them. I decided to replace them with some very nice solid brass bolts from scale hardware. Finally, I built the mg ammo rail which sits under the turret ring. I've also made an extra bracket which holds the second demolition charge but it cannot be fitted until the upper hull is in place. So it's all ready for a lick of paint, hopefully this weekend Cheers Matt 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just finished reading this whole thread...my jaw is firmly stuck to the floor!! I don't know if Ive ever seen such a build! Fantastic! Words fail me! Cant wait for next update!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Very nice job! Very professional. Thank you for sharing this with us. I have bough a copy of the Pz IV H as practice for the King Tiger. In my dreams I will do a build like yours (good luck to me ). Have a nice day and thanks again! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys Turtle, good luck with your Panzer IV build, hope to see some progress soon. Well, it's taken me longer than I expected to get the upper hull painted but it's pretty much done. The paint job didn't turn out quite as well as planned, had some airbrush issues but not too much of it will be seen anyway. Quite happy with how the MG34 has turned out. The resin ammo belt from AFV modeller is very nice. So, just some touching up and fine tuning to be done now before the hull pieces are finally glued together. I've updated my photography setup so the the next update should be some good quality photos of the completed hull Cheers Matt 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgback Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Looks good to me Matt, The mg looks awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Awesome Matt, cannot wait to see the final outcome. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Brilliant Mat. So much detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks guys The hull is now together and the glue setting. I'm going to have to let if set overnight before removing the clamps so no photos yet. However, I have taken some higher quality photos of the completed hull parts. Below are some forum friendly photos but for those that are interested, the full resolution photos can be found here: http://s1158.photobucket.com/user/MattTullier/library/King%20Tiger%20Hi%20Res%20photos 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Speechless Matt. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Truly Awesome !! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgback Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Superb Matt, absolute class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks very much chaps To be honest, it's a big relief to finally reach this point. I never thought I would still be working on this 2 1/2 years later, let alone still have so much left to do. The upper hull is now firmly in place, just tidying it up before I begin adding all the welds and details. Thankfully the exterior is quite bland in comparison to the interior so it shouldn't take too long (by my standards!). Thanks to all those that have and still are following this build. It's got to be one of the slowest in forum history! Cheers Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Looks like the old saying is right, " Good things come to those who wait" lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Ha! One of your bold heads is skewwhiff! Edited January 27, 2016 by Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Beautiful Job! I have been watching for a while and am I awe. I have this and the Pz IV kits (BTW are you planning on doing the Pz IV kit?). Good luck and thank you for sharing, Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Matt, I have a question if you don't mind? When you replaced the cooler fan blades, did you attach the new blades with a butt joint (I see they are curved) or did you slot the hubs to receive the blades? Did I see somewhere that you are a Boeing A/C driver? I work on the 787. See you and thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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