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Fender-less King Tiger H/L
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 4:03 pm
by Ecam
I split the Tigers up into two threads. The first four post are from the Fender-less Tiger I thread that started Jan of 2024.
Pretty impressed with this kit out of the box from Heng Long (I'm sure there are others who might disagree).
Hull reinforcement .080 Aluminum on the floor and sides.
Styrene floor and bracing. Tons of room in this one.
Cleaning up the underside.
Re: Fenderless King Tiger
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 4:05 pm
by Ecam
Export from the other thread.
HERMAN BIX wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:58 am
Ecam wrote: ↑Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:31 am
The King Tiger on the other hand is a bit more straightforward, but depending on your time period, can also vary significantly from a visual point.
Getting the guards off on an H/L KT is not a simple cut & run. But after looking at that stupendous Sherman recovery vehicle you've done, you got this in bucket loads
Re: Fenderless King Tiger
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 4:08 pm
by Ecam
King Tiger cupola visors.
Added some backers.
Edges of the sponsons needed a trim.
The edges of the sponsons had a wave. Straight channel clamped and then a pass with a butane torch got things straight again.
Will add some filler tomorrow.
Re: Fenderless King Tiger
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 4:14 pm
by Ecam
Re: Fender-less King Tiger
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 4:35 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Oooh! I think her knickers are showing!
Re: Fender-less King Tiger
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 7:39 pm
by ColemanCollector
Great warp straightening method. Consider it swiped.
I think that's the best look just before primer--all the things you've smoothed, filled, corrected, accurized, detailed, and achieving the look you wanted.
This will be a good 'un!
Mike.
Re: Fender-less King Tiger
Posted: Fri May 24, 2024 7:45 pm
by Ecam
Yeah, it worked far better than I expected. Worked on the first try. Small butane torch, one pass just hot enough to discolor the surface and let it air cool for a couple minutes.
Re: Fender-less King Tiger
Posted: Sat May 25, 2024 12:01 am
by MonsieurTox
Looking great Eric. It looks much better without the side skirts, it seems pretty massive and aggressive this way.
Re: Fender-less King Tiger
Posted: Sat May 25, 2024 12:56 am
by Ecam
Just to be clear, I haven't touched this tank since the end of January. This new post was just separating the Tiger I and II threads to suit the new builds format.
Re: Fender-less King Tiger
Posted: Sat May 25, 2024 5:46 pm
by MonsieurTox
Ecam wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2024 12:56 am
Just to be clear, I haven't touched this tank since the end of January. This new post was just separating the Tiger I and II threads to suit the new builds format.
Yeah I noticed that, still I had not see that, that's great to discover builds you have may missed!
Don't worry, my King Tiger has been in the making for 15 years!
