
Newbie started on my Octopus KT
- Spartan tracks
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Newbie started on my Octopus KT
Well after 6 months into this hobby ,thought I'd post the work I've started so far on my KT................

Last edited by Spartan tracks on Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:28 am, edited 1 time in total.
Jagdpanther 1/6 1st SS
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
Hooben Elephant Elmod Pro
Torro Tiger 1 Late ...
Torro KIng Tiger .....
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
Hooben Elephant Elmod Pro
Torro Tiger 1 Late ...
Torro KIng Tiger .....
- PainlessWolf
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Re: Newbie started on my KT
Good morning,
That's a beautiful paint job! Crisp and clean. You'll be told to muddy it up but some of us like our tanks, factory fresh ;o) Don't forget to scratch or get a cover for the HL frogeye headlight there.
regards,
Painless
That's a beautiful paint job! Crisp and clean. You'll be told to muddy it up but some of us like our tanks, factory fresh ;o) Don't forget to scratch or get a cover for the HL frogeye headlight there.
regards,
Painless
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Re: Newbie started on my KT
Putting some weight in the rear of turret will balance it better -less binding on the turret ring, smotother running. Hold the turret in hand and you'll see/feel what I mean.
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Re: Newbie started on my KT
Cool paint job 

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Re: Newbie started on my KT
Very smart late/ pz46 paint job. From noobs to old hand im inspired by everyones work now im back into the hobby
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Re: Newbie started on my KT
Nice Octopus mate. How many sucker rounds are on yours !?
Mine had over 200.
Good work
Mine had over 200.
Good work
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Re: Newbie started on my Octopus KT
Jagdpanther 1/6 1st SS
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
Hooben Elephant Elmod Pro
Torro Tiger 1 Late ...
Torro KIng Tiger .....
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
Hooben Elephant Elmod Pro
Torro Tiger 1 Late ...
Torro KIng Tiger .....
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Re: Newbie started on my Octopus KT
I like it. Not too crazy on the weathering, the paint work looks tight. Enjoy!!
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Re: Newbie started on my Octopus KT
Jagdpanther 1/6 1st SS
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
Hooben Elephant Elmod Pro
Torro Tiger 1 Late ...
Torro KIng Tiger .....
Torro Sturmtiger Clark TK60
Torro Jagdtiger Elmod Pro
Torro Panther G Clark TK60
Torro Panther F Clark TK60
Taigen Tiger 1 Early .....
Torro Jagdpanther TK60
Hooben Elephant Elmod Pro
Torro Tiger 1 Late ...
Torro KIng Tiger .....