King Tiger 1946

[tankman]

Tankman,

Nice job on that King Tiger... However, Though you make a noble effort to predict the camouflage pattern of 1946, I feel it is my responsibility to inform you what the real pattern would have looked like, Please check this out, it is a STUG III in full camo... http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-n ... 46/?no-ist


Cheers!

Sorry that link will not work on my tablet. All I get is an insect that uses dead ants to disguise itself but I would be interested in seeing that Stug picture. All the best for now.
Tankman

[tankman]

In answer to your question Lert I used a bead off a cheap necklace. Just cut it in half then removed the front to give a flat face and glued them onto the turret side. To be honest that was the easiest part of the build .
Tankman

[tankman]

Tankman,
I think that Lert was mentioning the tracks in the third picture where the tank is on the counter and appears to me to be up on a stand. In the fourth picture where the KT is outside, it's tracks appear fine and are correct in slack.
regards,
Painless

You are correct painless, the picture with the saging tracks was taken before I discovered the blasted things liked to skip on the sprocket. And the one in the shed also shows her with her metal tracks on but supported on a block to prevent the suspension from sagging. I always put my tanks up on a support to reduce the stress on suspension components while they are in storage or I'm transporting them to and from shows. I haven't yet done a photo of her with her lightweight plastic shoes on yet. All the best for now.
Tankman

PS I will do a photo of her with the plastic tracks as soon as we get a good day in the UK

[PainlessWolf]

Tankman,
Thank you for verifying what I thought I saw. Blocks are a great idea for vehicles with working suspensions. I use them as well on all of my tanks with said suspensions. Looking forward to those new photos, Sir.
regards,
Painless