metadyne Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 7 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: Your cuts are laser straight. Very professional looking. thanks Bertie, just call me Goldfinger, "No Mr Bond I expect you to die" looking at the forward area of the turret with a view to test fit the gun trunnion, a neat trick with one side frame gone. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 building up the turret floor details 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 turret floor painted, started on the main armament. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 pleased with how the kit has gone together so far. Gunners sight and turret COAX 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 10/9/2021 at 5:57 PM, metadyne said: Tink thinks he's the King Tiger around here. You know what they say.... cats don't have owners, they have staff instead. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 the instruction sheet showing the gun trunnions. dry fit of the turret. view upward from the hull 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 This is going to look stunning when done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 16 hours ago, colin said: This is going to look stunning when done Thanks Colin, it's coming along. Here is the tressle made from plasticard to support the cut side of the hull the same height as the uncut side. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 the cut edges picked out in red to highlight the sectioned hull and turret. the uncut side 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Of course a model like this could never survive unprotected, the household dust alone would write it off in months. And lets face it, people can't keep their fingers to themselves. So glass is our best defence. I order mine in 3mm from my local glass cutter. using the assembled case to mark out the cardboard underbase. Glass, adds class, but the green base looks a little bare, it needs some historical context. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) using pictures cut from old publications and pictures in the public domain, I'll decorate the base with King Tiger themed images. with the glass trial fitted on the model. Note I did the red edging to the cuts after this trial fit. Edited October 18, 2021 by metadyne typo 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 This is a very interesting project which is providing a stunning result! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon 1 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Hi, That is a fantastic build, thanks for sharing it. Love the thinking behind it. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 What did you glue the glass together with, or did it come already as a case 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, colin said: What did you glue the glass together with, or did it come already as a case Hi Colin, check out my glass case building thread here. https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/how-to-make-your-own-display-cases.285905/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Just a quick one. What did you think of that kit, and did you consider any other King Tigers models, and what made you go for the Takom Tiger? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadyne Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, simmerit said: Just a quick one. What did you think of that kit, and did you consider any other King Tigers models, and what made you go for the Takom Tiger? well, call me shallow, it was the box art that first grabbed me, plus of course their reputation, made me confident of parting with the dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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