KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
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- HERMAN BIX
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KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
My version of one of the last King Cats to see action, if not the most enigmatic of them all.
Thanks for your support & comments, the next project now looms large.................
Thanks for your support & comments, the next project now looms large.................
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
- HERMAN BIX
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Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
Last one
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
- jarndice
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Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
I stand to be corrected, but you do seem to be getting the hang of this Herman!!!
Absolutely brilliant, definately worth a chocolate medal.
shaun



I think I am about to upset someone 

Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
Congratulations Mr. Bix, a very good looking camouflage scheme - much success with this cat! 

Greeting Hotte
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IG-Panzerjäger Berlin
HL Tiger I late (ElMod)
Torro Kingtiger (ElMod)
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The thinking is allowed to all people, but many are spared. (Curt Goetz 1888-1960)
- Jake79
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Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
Great looking K/T, and a very enjoyable build..nice work Herman 

Tamiya: 2 King Tigers
H/L,Taigen :Initial Tiger 1, Panzer III, Kv 2, Panther G, Bulldog, Leo 2A6
H/L,Taigen :Initial Tiger 1, Panzer III, Kv 2, Panther G, Bulldog, Leo 2A6
- Cruiser133
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Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
I have to ask, how did ya do the circles?!? 

Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
She's a beauty! Well worth all the effort
- HERMAN BIX
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Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
Well..............hand painted, all 211 of them. Cut up a brush into a thin flat wedge shape & used a long stick to rest the arm on.Cruiser133 wrote:I have to ask, how did ya do the circles?!?
Tell ya what, winter white wash is way easier

HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
- HERMAN BIX
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Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
Thanks Mr Hugill, from you, thats a great raptomhugill wrote:She's a beauty! Well worth all the effort

Hows about you do a proper weathering job on it for me eh

HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
- HERMAN BIX
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Re: KING TIGER, OCTOPUSS CAMO 1945
Cheers Mr Jake, that paint scheme sure is off the agenda I can give you the mail !Jake79 wrote:Great looking K/T, and a very enjoyable build..nice work Herman
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85