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Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:40 pm
by Aus_Tank
Just about finished the Sherman (pics soon), so I thought I'd make a start on the kitty cat.

Parts:
Impact:
T/U's
Late tracks and sprockets
brass elevator arm
P/E set

Jamara 480 BB motors (I might go back to the originals)

Schumo
barrel and muzzle brake
tow cables
Antenna mount
Resin exhaust armour
Headlight
Idler mount blocks and drums

Darryl Products
Transmission strengthener
Idler axel upgrade

Eto
Wheel bearings


The lower hull is almost complete. I temporarily installed the original Tamiya idler gear so I could do a test run in the backyard.  I'm finding that with the Jamara 480's, the tank is way to fast, so I might revert back to the original Tamiya motors.

I also started building the etched mud flaps and jack block mount.

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:28 pm
by fv432
nice work aus_tank  a good start there cant wait to see the sherman too ;) ;)

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:46 pm
by Aus_Tank
More work with the front guards and a better shot of the rear. All the brass is soldered btw.

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:54 pm
by Gra
looks great Aus_Tank  8) 8)
my next mod will be the KT but sadly it will be all plastic
cheers
Gra

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:14 am
by Matdragon
wow great Brass work there! :D

Rob you've ot competition ;D ;D ;D

cheers,

Matt

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:46 am
by Aus_Tank
Thanks Matt.

Some more progress. I've now refitted the original Tamiya motors....speed back to a more realistic level now! The Jamara's will come in handy down the track. I've also scratched a rear light and have fitted the Schumo Idler system. Still have to finish the "C" hook attachment points.

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:44 am
by Mackem
Very very nice. This is going to be an awesome KT.

Cheers
John

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 4:08 am
by Aus_Tank
More progress...I really like the Impact etched set. I also decided that this K/T would have the full compliment of fenders.

Phill

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:00 pm
by Matdragon
lookin really nice there! :D

Re: Phill's King Tiger build

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:35 pm
by Wight
Extremely nice brasswork there,very impressive.
Great job

Steve,