Mig Eater Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 The interior was painted an off white/cream colour. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mig Eater said: The interior was painted an off white/cream colour. WOW - that's impressive - I'll need to get some 'off white' or similar on order - thanks Mig - Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Eater Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) AK & Mig both sell paint of this specific colour as Cremeweiss Edited April 25, 2019 by Mig Eater 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Before I put my Tamiya kit safely away I have one last question concerning a 'kit option' - see here... The little chap on the left says you can choose what look to be a choice of air filters - mine is going to be autumn 1944 - minus Zimmerit - so what do the experts recommend 15 or 7... BTW - tomorrow I shall be 'inspecting' these... ...so please brace yourselves for a few more questions on the 'wee' three kings... I think there is a Christmas carol in there somewhere 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, BIG X said: Hey Ben - I guess we'll find out when we actually get going - all the other bits 'look' perfect - but the 'big bits' are very different to the Tamiya frames - they seem a good 2mm longer from 'pointy bit to base' - if that makes sense... I need to show a bit of patience really - when I actually get all the parts out they may fit a treat - we will see... In the meantime I need to ask another question and you may well know the answer. As we discussed 'off air' I'm looking at some open hatches on this one and the instruction call for XF2 for hatch insides - which is white... I would have painted them in a metallic tone - but I can see the logic - these guys needed to see what they were doing inside - so I'm guessing the turrets were white inside??? I really need to google a 'walkaround' set of pictures I think... Cheers Mate - Steve I think interiors were an off white colour (at least in part). Not sure about the interior of hatches though as on my panzer iv build I discovered the hatches on that were dunkelgelb inside to avoid compromising the camouflage. All the best mate Ben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Eater Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 15 is the vent & 7 is an armoured cover the crew can put over the top of the vent for extra protection. Both were used throughout the Tiger II's production so it's up to you which one you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, badger said: I think interiors were an off white colour (at least in part). Not sure about the interior of hatches though as on my panzer iv build I discovered the hatches on that were dunkelgelb inside to avoid compromising the camouflage. All the best mate Ben That makes a lot of sense Ben - imagine opening a hatch that looks like a white flag - a bit 'noticeable' to say the least - still I'll have a rummage round the net for a 'walkaround' - I still like the idea of 'metal' but I don't want to piddle anyone off... 30 minutes ago, Mig Eater said: 15 is the vent & 7 is an armoured cover the crew can put over the top of the vent for extra protection. Both were used throughout the Tiger II's production so it's up to you which one you use. I think I'll use the one with the handle then - as it looks more 'interesting'. Anyway - time to put this beauty away for now. I've ordered a metal gun barrel and a metal MG for the front - I think I'll order some tracks tomorrow - exciting times... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hello Steve The thinking has changed since Tamiya put their instructions together - hatches were usually painted the main camouflage colour. This is the Tank Museum's (Bovingdon) Tiger I (a very early example, and NOT a king Tiger, but well researched). The driver's (or hull machine-gunner/radio-operator's) hatch is at 52 seconds. And part III of that video series, showing the loader's hatch at 6:39 (and possibly below, with the hull mg gunner's hatch) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I negotiated the hatch colour issue a while back and was told the following; hatches that are hinged so the inside is visible - exterior colour, hatches that are lift and pivot - interior colour. Note that the Commander's hatch has a circular pad on the inside. This was usually plain leather. The Tamiya mesh is best avoided but the Takom etch can be cut down easily enough; strong scissors or good clippers, or score and snap which is my preferred method. Use paper templates to get a good fit, glue the paper to the etch with PVA, when dry cut the etch and scrub the PVA and paper off. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Three weeks to go... ...the excitement mounts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Nevada Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I had planned to build a takom full interior king tiger for this group build but a new project at work will be cutting into my modeling time drastically. So...... I picked this kit up today as it might have a chance of being finished in 3 months time opposed to the full interior kit! looking forward to this group build as it will be my first one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 15 hours ago, RT Nevada said: I had planned to build a takom full interior king tiger for this group build but a new project at work will be cutting into my modeling time drastically. So...... I picked this kit up today as it might have a chance of being finished in 3 months time opposed to the full interior kit! looking forward to this group build as it will be my first one! Nice looking build RT, your definitely in good company for your first Group Build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 27 April 2019 at 12:37, BIG X said: Three weeks to go... ...the excitement mounts Thanks Steve, wow three weeks isn't very long at all, I picked these guys today Tamyia's new set of 3 colour German paint. I probably won't use all on this build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Mmmm - just done something silly ... Ordered one of these ... ... when I already have the Zvezda kit. Having said which (assuming it arrives in time) the Rye Fields model is a better place to start my intended build than the Zvezda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: Mmmm - just done something silly ... Ordered one of these ... ... when I already have the Zvezda kit. Having said which (assuming it arrives in time) the Rye Fields model is a better place to start my intended build than the Zvezda Not seen one of these built Robert, looking forward to both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Not seen one of these built Robert, looking forward to both. Neither have I seen one built - but I have read reviews. With just three weeks between the start of this build and D-Day, I'll be lucky to compete any Tiger in the time available - but we will see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Robert Stuart said: Neither have I seen one built - but I have read reviews. With just three weeks between the start of this build and D-Day, I'll be lucky to compete any Tiger in the time available - but we will see My D-Day project shouldn't take to long, it will be an interesting summer flitting between to two projects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Hi, can you add me to the list please, not sure what to build yet but I can't resist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Hubba said: Hi, can you add me to the list please, not sure what to build yet but I can't resist Hubba, welcome, what are you planning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubba Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 14 hours ago, Ozzy said: welcome, what are you planning? I think it'll have to be a Zvezda Elefant, I fancy a bit of cammo doodling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, Hubba said: I think it'll have to be a Zvezda Elefant, I fancy a bit of cammo doodling Nice, they look fantastic kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 On 27/04/2019 at 12:37, BIG X said: Three weeks to go... ...the excitement mounts If it was 3 weeks to go last week, it’s definitely 2 weeks to go this week.😱 hopefully everyone has their kits or there on route? My Tigers been sat in my office for a few months now, looking forward to start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 7 hours ago, Ozzy said: If it was 3 weeks to go last week, it’s definitely 2 weeks to go this week.😱 hopefully everyone has their kits or there on route? My Tigers been sat in my office for a few months now, looking forward to start. OH - 2 weeks it is... ...The excitement is overwhelming - I'm losing it - 2 WEEKS - 2 WEEKS - 2 WEEKS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig Eater Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I'm still busy with my T92 build in the Pershing & Patton GB & I dont think I'm going to be finished anytime soon, so I'll probably have to be a later starter for this GB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 9 hours ago, Mig Eater said: I'm still busy with my T92 build in the Pershing & Patton GB & I dont think I'm going to be finished anytime soon, so I'll probably have to be a later starter for this GB. No worries Mig eater, there’s plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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