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MENG's King Tiger
Hisham
Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 6,856 posts
Armorama: 6,363 posts
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 6,856 posts
Armorama: 6,363 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 05:42 PM UTC
ivanhoe6
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,023 posts
Armorama: 1,234 posts
Joined: April 05, 2007
KitMaker: 2,023 posts
Armorama: 1,234 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 06:45 PM UTC
Thanks for the heads up Hisham ! Looks like link & length tracks also. AND, 2 figures and one of them is even pointing !
NICE !
NICE !
phantom8747
Alabama, United States
Joined: March 09, 2015
KitMaker: 281 posts
Armorama: 273 posts
Joined: March 09, 2015
KitMaker: 281 posts
Armorama: 273 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 06:45 PM UTC
I like what I see.When will it be out?
alewar
Canelones, Uruguay
Joined: December 27, 2006
KitMaker: 773 posts
Armorama: 765 posts
Joined: December 27, 2006
KitMaker: 773 posts
Armorama: 765 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 07:13 PM UTC
Thanks for the pics.
But, why they offer 2 parts muzzle brake?
Regards
Alvaro
But, why they offer 2 parts muzzle brake?
Regards
Alvaro
Hisham
Al Qahirah, Egypt / لعربية
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 6,856 posts
Armorama: 6,363 posts
Joined: July 23, 2004
KitMaker: 6,856 posts
Armorama: 6,363 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 08:22 PM UTC
Quoted Text
When will it be out?
According to Hobbyeasy .. around the end of this month, give or take a few days.
Hisham
Humdingah
Colorado, United States
Joined: January 08, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
Armorama: 9 posts
Joined: January 08, 2013
KitMaker: 9 posts
Armorama: 9 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 08:45 PM UTC
And it comes already molded in 'red oxide'...how convenient!
Biggles2
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - 09:03 PM UTC
Is that a canvass ammo bag for the cupola mounted MG 34? Nice! It's a small detail, but no one else has ever included that part in a kit.
Wierdy
Ukraine / Україна
Joined: January 26, 2010
KitMaker: 570 posts
Armorama: 553 posts
Joined: January 26, 2010
KitMaker: 570 posts
Armorama: 553 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 04:02 AM UTC
Some images-based IMHO thoughts on the kit...
Pros
Price of the 'empty' starter set is more than adequate.
Two types of road wheel hubs (although I saw one of them on the La Gleise vehicle only. Finding period proof photos would be awesome).
Two types of gun mantlets is a plus too.
Running gear in general is better than that in Takom kits.
PE bending jig.
Red oxide plastic is refreshing...
Cons
The figures.
Two-part muzzle brake. MG barrels need drilling.
Commander's cupola is welded to the turret roof. It will take some time to modify it to a later bolted-on configuration.
Turret roof texture is too wavy, sanding to the rescue.
These are just thoughts. Of course, there is scope of other features that are to somebody's liking. Time will tell...
Pros
Price of the 'empty' starter set is more than adequate.
Two types of road wheel hubs (although I saw one of them on the La Gleise vehicle only. Finding period proof photos would be awesome).
Two types of gun mantlets is a plus too.
Running gear in general is better than that in Takom kits.
PE bending jig.
Red oxide plastic is refreshing...
Cons
The figures.
Two-part muzzle brake. MG barrels need drilling.
Commander's cupola is welded to the turret roof. It will take some time to modify it to a later bolted-on configuration.
Turret roof texture is too wavy, sanding to the rescue.
These are just thoughts. Of course, there is scope of other features that are to somebody's liking. Time will tell...
Biggles2
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Joined: January 01, 2004
KitMaker: 7,600 posts
Armorama: 6,110 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 04:39 AM UTC
Cons or not, it looks a lot better than Dragon's.
Wierdy
Ukraine / Україна
Joined: January 26, 2010
KitMaker: 570 posts
Armorama: 553 posts
Joined: January 26, 2010
KitMaker: 570 posts
Armorama: 553 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2016 - 04:51 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Cons or not, it looks a lot better than Dragon's.
Those cons may sound like nitpicking, but the fact we have had a new contender in the niche makes me happy...And yes, there are probably more pros!