HL King Tiger 3 year transformation

[Melmondt]

Here we go:

I painted it with Alfashirt spray paint (Dunkelgelb):

Originally I wanted to do a 3 color paintjob, but it didn't quite work because spray paints are too thick so there are edges.
It turned out really nice for the very first try though!

[Melmondt]

But it wasn't to my satisfaction so I decided to just do a desert camo, as I didn't have money for an airbrush (still).
So I painted it again... the 3 layers of paint were almost too thick...

I had also learned how to chip and weather correctly in the meantime so I went right to work.
And I was really damn proud of my work after that step if I may say so! No comparison to the many masterpieces on here, but still.

[Melmondt]

After some time I decided that the tank was a little naked. So I started modifying and adding cosmetics.
I decided not to pay too much attention to historical accuracy,

Everything besides the ropes themselves is 3D - printed (bought in various shops).

My tank is now equipped with a steel gearbox (would like to replace that with 'Spiegel gearboxes' (no idea if he sells these things outside Germany as well), but they cost around 200 €... dreaming isn't prohibited though ) and an IBU2 Ultimate Base, also a big speaker (could be louder) and a smoke unit. It's pretty cramped as you can see.

[Melmondt]

Then I wanted to give it a proper display.
The showcase is handmade by a German company, the board underneath is self-made.

I started to replace the plastic tools with high quality ones.

(The T-34/85 was given to me by a very kind neighbor)

[Melmondt]

Well, here's the last bunch of pics, this time high quality:

And that's the current state and final image (just had to add LEDs...):

[SCHWEREPANZER]

Very nicely done, Melmondt. A painstaking labor of love which comes through to all who see it loud and clear. Nicely presented. A work to be proud of. Highest compliments!

[Jofaur86]

well I would only say one thing respect sir

[Jimster]

Beautiful tank! Now it’s time for a video.

[Melmondt]

Thanks for the compliments! I appreciate it.

Well, I didn't make a video so far. Maybe I will some day.

[Jofaur86]

well I would only say one thing respect sir