BIG X Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 55 minutes ago, Retired Bob said: Hi Steve, I had a another look through your thread, For the most part the breakdown of your Tamiya and my Dragon kit are very similar, and I imagine the Tamiya individual track links are much like the Dragon magic tracks (lots of ejector pin marks) The picture of the metal tracks look to me like the very last type used in the last two months of the war, you will need different sprockets (18 tooth type) to fit those. And finally the nice metal machine gun barrel (I also have one ) I checked my reference books and its not the type used on the KT, they had a M.G. with a splinter proof armoured jacket, not a perforated one. Hope this helps. Bob. Oh well - not to worry - it's only a toy tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 minute ago, BIG X said: Oh well - not to worry - it's only a toy tank Sounds like my wife. Or the other one, "No one will notice" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 10 hours ago, Retired Bob said: Sounds like my wife. Or the other one, "No one will notice" I have now fished out the T Shirt that every wife should buy for the 'discerning modeller' husband... ...it also comes in various other derogatory flavours... PLANE / BOAT / SPACESHIP Etc... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Well, despite the larger scale, you seem to be making excellent progress with your King Tiger! Kind regards, Stix 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 At this point I will freely admit to skiving off work for an hour this morning. Well the sun popped out and no one missed me - so no harm done. I got the suspension fitted - again a doddle with the fast setting Tamiya - though I really don't like the smell of it - it certainly works fast... I also fitted the back plate... I spent a week rambling in the chat section about how I couldn't understand the wheel spindle settings - but now they are on I can see how they match up... This going to be MAHOOSIVE - you could eat your dinner out of it... The last job before returning to work was fitting the front drive axels... I'm on a night out in Chester tonight - so no more progress until Tuesday / Wednesday - when I am hoping for a test fit of the wheels... Exciting times Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, BIG X said: I have now fished out the T Shirt that every wife should buy for the 'discerning modeller' husband... ...it also comes in various other derogatory flavours... PLANE / BOAT / SPACESHIP Etc... 😁😁, Mrs hewy did once(and it was once 🤔) refer to my modelling room as "the toy room", XXL, for me steve🤓 Edited May 20, 2019 by Hewy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 6 hours ago, BIG X said: I got the suspension fitted - again a doddle with the fast setting Tamiya - though I really don't like the smell of it - it certainly works fast... Health & Safety warning...stop sniffing the glue! I must get some to try, for quick glueing, not sniffing. ☠️ 6 hours ago, BIG X said: This going to be MAHOOSIVE - you could eat your dinner out of it... Try the Panzer VII Maus, a bit bigger. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, BIG X said: The wheels on either side of the tank line up, but on one side the arms swing forward, and on the other, backwards. Apparently this makes for a smoother ride. But the main reason for the arms being set up this way is so that there's enough room to fit each arm's torsion bars in the belly of the tank.... like so: If you wanted the left and right hand sets of wheels and arms to be a mirror of each other, you'd have to fit the torsion bars for opposing wheels in the same place - which isn't possible. You could (more than) halve the length of the torsion bars to fit them both in, but that would more than halve the effectiveness of the torsion bars and require more than a doubling up in the strength of the components (I think) Great progress Steve, neat and tidy and a lovely finish. Rearguards, Badder Edited May 20, 2019 by Badder 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I like your metal main gun barrel, you got some nice bits for it Steve, good start mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Looking good (and massive!). I rather like the tamiya quick setting glue, although as you've said it does have a strong smell. Looking forward to seeing your next update. All the best Ben 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Well it may be the middle of the night - or maybe closer to dawn - but I'm having trouble sleeping - so time for a small update... I did a quick dry test of the wheels on the chassis... Well they all seem to touch the ground where they should - which is nice. So it was time for some actual 'glue' and the obvious thing was to get the gifted etch from @badger on the deck... I'm very pleased with the result and I would suggest an 'essential' for anyone building this kit. I also added a few bits to the deck - like these little hook things... I noticed at this point that the engine door needed some slight sanding on the left and right sides - go give an even gap all the way round. There was also a few covers to attach... I also got the periscopes and their covers fitted... Well it is 3am so I think I better try to get to sleep. Catch you later - Steve 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Looking great mate and those grilles fit nicely - glad to see them used. Hope you managed to get some sleep? All the best Ben 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Well my sleeping patterns are well and truly out of sync and even worse - I just found this... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/662-blitzbuild-2019-part-1/ I've been wanting to have a bash at a blitzbuild for ages. I knocked up a few 'bronze ornaments' over Christmas - and I have an idea for a 'paper weight'. But as my finishing rate has gone to hell I wonder if it wise to divert my attention from the GB to mess with something else. Whatever happens I still have the Monaco GP scheduled for this afternoon - so I'm probably talking rubbish. I need a good strong coffee to wake me up and clear my head. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 20/05/2019 at 13:38, BIG X said: This going to be MAHOOSIVE - you could eat your dinner out of it... I could not resist getting my Panzer VII Maus out of the stash and tape it together for a size comparison, apparently they were going to call it the Mammoth, but someone thought that was a woolly idea so they called it the Mouse. Who says Germans do not have a sense of humour. This is the Takom Maus V2, I have no idea why I bought it, I had gone on Black Mikes web site to buy a M3 Grant and I got this instead. Only two were built, and only the second one of those had a turret. I have seen a photo of a number of Maus hulls stacked up at the end of the war, this turreted prototype was sent into battle against the Russian forces, I'm not sure how well it performed but the crew eventually fired the demolition charges and destroyed the hull and blew off the turret, the Russians fitted the turret to the first prototype (V1) and after testing it now resides in their tank museum Kubinka. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 WOWSER!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, BIG X said: Well my sleeping patterns are well and truly out of sync and even worse - I just found this... https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/forum/662-blitzbuild-2019-part-1/ I've been wanting to have a bash at a blitzbuild for ages. I knocked up a few 'bronze ornaments' over Christmas - and I have an idea for a 'paper weight'. But as my finishing rate has gone to hell I wonder if it wise to divert my attention from the GB to mess with something else. Whatever happens I still have the Monaco GP scheduled for this afternoon - so I'm probably talking rubbish. I need a good strong coffee to wake me up and clear my head. Come and join us. I've been using the Blitzbuild as light relief from my Tiger track woes and it's working great. Andy Multitasking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Nice progress Steve, modelling is good at anytime of the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Hi Steve, I have empathy with you for the messed-up sleeping patterns. With my ailments I often fall asleep for a few hours after work and then either fall asleep again and wake up late evening, or sleep through to the small hours. Either way, I have to be back at work early morning - which means I end up being tired before I even start work. Still, I do get my 7-8hrs sleep in, however disjointed and sometimes I get 12hrs in... which I suppose I must need, but it's rubbish when nearly a whole day goes by and you've not been aware of it! Lack of sleep can cause the brain to go a bit silly though, as was the case here: 14 hours ago, BIG X said: There was also a few covers to attach... Now, personally, I'd call that 'Two hatches'.😜 Joking aside, that's all looking very neat and tidy, and full of 'Eastern Front Promise'. Rearguards, Badde 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Your eye for 72nd builds has served you very well Steve, perfect etch application, looks ace 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Fantastic progress Steve. That looks to be building up very nicely. Kind regard, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 I've spent the weekend - 'blitz building' a Jagdpanther - but with a few extra days off it's time for some work on the Tiger. Sadly I couldn't get the etched grilles to fit the bit that goes under the back of the turret - they were just too big in all directions and whilst attempting to trim them down I made a bit of a hash of it. know folk have said the Tamiya 'netting' is far from ideal - but I've decided to go with it. First off - chop to shape... I did a quick test to find a glue that would hold the netting on the grill frame... ...and the finished result... I'll need to be careful I don't flood the netting with too much paint - so I may leave them off and add them at the end of the build. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 Whilst playing with the 'headlamp'... ...I found this photo... I found this 'inaccurate' machine gun - HA HA - there is my excuse to use the one I have - so... On with the dome - out with the drill and in with the barrel... it may be 'wrong' - but I think it looks great 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 After committing to the MG - time for a quick play with the main gun... MAHOOSIVE!!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Excellent progress and a good save on the hull machine gun. That main gun is seriously large!! All the best Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 where's me penny shot for comparison?! 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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