King Tiger in process

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Norton1
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Re: King Tiger in process

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Here's the painted version - much better I believe. I am waiting on a few bits in the mail and then I can consider it done. It's been a fun project and it is a hoot to drive and shoot!!

Be well,
Steve
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King Tiger, Panzer "G" model, Tiger 1, and one little Sherman.
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Max-U52 wrote:Have you thought about stencils? I did these numbers with stencils and an airbrush, and while they're a bit more difficult on zim, if you use a light touch and a couple light coats you can get a good effect.

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I've even got video of the process if you want to try stencils. You can get them on ebay for about 10 or 15 bucks.
Do you have a link of those stencils? Looks great!
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Steve it looks so much better! Absolutely fantastic work
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Here's a link to a set of stencils, Rad, but if you shop around you might find them for less.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Montex-Super-M ... 212e206dd5
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Thanks Carl - I am much happier with it now.

Max - I ordered some stencils from your link - they didn't have a "G" model stencils so I emailed them.


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Steve
King Tiger, Panzer "G" model, Tiger 1, and one little Sherman.
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Norton1 wrote:Thanks Carl - I am much happier with it now.

Max - I ordered some stencils from your link - they didn't have a "G" model stencils so I emailed them.


Thanks all,
Steve
I think you'll like them, but make sure to watch the instructional video. I think they tell you where to find it with the stencils but if not I think a search for montex instruction video might work. I know they have a tutorial at their website.
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After looking at my G model Panther the stencils for the Tiger 1 will work on it also. So 1 stencil to do 2 tanks. Thanks for the link.

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Steve
King Tiger, Panzer "G" model, Tiger 1, and one little Sherman.
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Well not quite finished. I added an ibu2 pro to the tank, really spiffed up the sounds and performance! Then I decided I needed to paint the commander, add some boxes, netting, chain, and shells. The shells I was trying to figure out how to do them when it dawned on me that my 22 Hornet shells were awfully close so I added them. They really look pretty good I think.
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King Tiger, Panzer "G" model, Tiger 1, and one little Sherman.
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Re: King Tiger in process

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That came out really nice Sir!
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Thank you - it's not done yet. I have a rider I am building and he is currently getting some body work done - so maybe tomorrow

Be well,
Steve
King Tiger, Panzer "G" model, Tiger 1, and one little Sherman.
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