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King Campaign
CMOT
Editor-in-Chief
Joined: May 14, 2006
KitMaker: 10,954 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 04:10 AM UTC
Sorry if I have been a little quiet of late but I am waiting on a new valve for my airbrush before painting can commence. I have been watching what is going on and there are some great builds going on.
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
Armorama: 3,078 posts
Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 04:16 AM UTC
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Sal, Looking good,I am interested in your chipping method,when I do it,it just looks like paint blobs
Jeff T.
Well Jeff like I said I was trying something new and I still cant get the chipping down
What i tried was some rust color dabbed on with and old brush didnt turn out that great, you can see it on the top left side of the turret 
But my KT was allowed to play n the mud a bit
Well this was sprayed with some Dull coat and I'm ready to call this 1 finished, I had a lot of fun with this build which is what counts
Any comments or suggestions are more then welcome
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
KitMaker: 1,654 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 05, 2013 - 10:01 AM UTC
Sal,Don't sweat it Man,It looks good.The mud and dirt came out great. 
I must also compliment you on your figure,He came out well,Jeff T.
I must also compliment you on your figure,He came out well,Jeff T. 
wing_nut
Joined: June 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,212 posts
Armorama: 674 posts
Posted: Sunday, January 06, 2013 - 12:56 PM UTC
Jeez guys... with the stuff being produced here I am already thinking what's the point. Real nice work everyone. And I went back to the beginning. WOW that took along time.
Jeff, it was worth 2 packs of batteries. the new pics are fantastic.
Should be finishing up my Panther soon so I can join the fun.
Jeff, it was worth 2 packs of batteries. the new pics are fantastic.
Should be finishing up my Panther soon so I can join the fun.
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
KitMaker: 1,026 posts
Armorama: 654 posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - 12:45 AM UTC
Spare track links assembled and dry fit:
They sure look beefier and positioned differently than those on the Tamiya kits that I built back in the '80s.
Keith
They sure look beefier and positioned differently than those on the Tamiya kits that I built back in the '80s.
Keith
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
KitMaker: 1,654 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - 02:32 PM UTC
Marc, Who are you trying to kid Man,I followed your Braille Tiger build,and it was fantastic 
Keith, That kit is looking real nice.Nice photo by the way
Phil, Are you almost ready to start your first build? Cause I've got an idea for my second
Model on,Jeff T.
Keith, That kit is looking real nice.Nice photo by the way
Phil, Are you almost ready to start your first build? Cause I've got an idea for my second
Model on,Jeff T.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
KitMaker: 1,389 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 - 01:32 PM UTC
Jeff, I`ll start my build mid febuary...so you have time to get all the goodies for your second build.
Phil.
Phil.
wing_nut
Joined: June 02, 2006
KitMaker: 1,212 posts
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Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 12:14 PM UTC
Thanmsk Jeff, nice of you to say.
Keith that looks pretty darn good from here.
My Panther is done and I will be staring on the KT soon. I am waiting for a couple of PE sets to get here from China. I think they are swimming it over
Keith that looks pretty darn good from here.
My Panther is done and I will be staring on the KT soon. I am waiting for a couple of PE sets to get here from China. I think they are swimming it over
Snorri23
Joined: March 25, 2010
KitMaker: 514 posts
Armorama: 261 posts
Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 01:52 PM UTC
The tracks arrive today in the mail. It took about two weeks from ordering to arriving. Small package/air good turn around. Since tomorrow is supposedly to be relatively warm I will get them painted. I paint in the garage thus air circulation and warmth come into play. Currently suffering from loss of balance, taking pills. I think that they are working. I just wobble a lot.
CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefJoined: May 14, 2006
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Posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 - 11:16 AM UTC
I finally managed to get some painting done on the KT which received a coat of automotive acrylic primer followed by a base coat of Tamiya paint.
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
KitMaker: 487 posts
Armorama: 441 posts
Posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 - 03:33 PM UTC
Here are my starter Photos
Tom
Tom
CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefJoined: May 14, 2006
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Posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 - 04:19 PM UTC
Tom watch out for the push out marks on the upper parts of the fighting compartment and careful with the allignment of the firewall between the engine/drivers bay and the fighting compartment.
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
KitMaker: 487 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 03:45 AM UTC
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Tom watch out for the push out marks on the upper parts of the fighting compartment and careful with the allignment of the firewall between the engine/drivers bay and the fighting compartment.
Thanks, I have already marked the instructions with your helpful hints.
Tom
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
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Posted: Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 03:48 PM UTC
I picked this up Today for the campaign.
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
iakarch
Joined: May 19, 2007
KitMaker: 459 posts
Armorama: 421 posts
Posted: Monday, January 14, 2013 - 01:19 PM UTC
My King Tiger, a late version by DML
Irvin
Irvin
woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
KitMaker: 1,026 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 01:11 PM UTC
Let's see...6 track treads per sprue tree section; 12 sections per sprue; 3 sprue trees per kit; that equals...216! Wholly crap! Good thing the attachment gates are small and they are the only part of each tread that requires clean up.
Let me ask this--an F-16 avionics systems analyst sitting in a hotel room on a business trip to Florida and cutting off and sanding dozens of scale model tank treads whilst watching syndicated episodes of The Big Bang Theory--just how nerdy is that, on a scale of 1 to 10?
Keith
Let me ask this--an F-16 avionics systems analyst sitting in a hotel room on a business trip to Florida and cutting off and sanding dozens of scale model tank treads whilst watching syndicated episodes of The Big Bang Theory--just how nerdy is that, on a scale of 1 to 10?
Keith
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 02:07 PM UTC
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Let's see...6 track treads per sprue tree section; 12 sections per sprue; 3 sprue trees per kit; that equals...216! Wholly crap! Good thing the attachment gates are small and they are the only part of each tread that requires clean up.
Let me ask this--an F-16 avionics systems analyst sitting in a hotel room on a business trip to Florida and cutting off and sanding dozens of scale model tank treads whilst watching syndicated episodes of The Big Bang Theory--just how nerdy is that, on a scale of 1 to 10?
Keith
... mmhhh 12 ? woltersk
Joined: May 27, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 03:33 PM UTC
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Let me ask this--an F-16 avionics systems analyst sitting in a hotel room on a business trip to Florida and cutting off and sanding dozens of scale model tank treads whilst watching syndicated episodes of The Big Bang Theory--just how nerdy is that, on a scale of 1 to 10?
Keith
Lol, since I just spent the last two episodes sanding and filing the limbs and torso of a 1/8th scale medieval knight for the Large Scale Build campaign...I will completely agree!
Keith
thebear
Joined: November 15, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 02:15 AM UTC
Hi Irvin...That's a great kit but the name on the box is a little misleading . The kit represents KTs from the 506th Schewre Panzerabteilung used to test the new tracks during the BoB . There were I believe 6 tanks fitted with these new tracks but all the tanks seem to have zimmerit..So they were not really what you would call a late KT. Just thought you might want to know.
Rick
Rick
CMOT
Editor-in-ChiefJoined: May 14, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 05:23 AM UTC
I am sorry I have not been as active here as I had hoped but I can see it is going well with some great models in the offing which I will continue to watch come together. So even though my written participation has been limited I have been watching all of your efforts.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
KitMaker: 1,389 posts
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 10:25 AM UTC
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Let me ask this--an F-16 avionics systems analyst sitting in a hotel room on a business trip to Florida and cutting off and sanding dozens of scale model tank treads whilst watching syndicated episodes of The Big Bang Theory--just how nerdy is that, on a scale of 1 to 10?
Keith
I think you just blowed the scale right there Keith
Phil.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 10:27 AM UTC
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I am sorry I have not been as active here as I had hoped but I can see it is going well with some great models in the offing which I will continue to watch come together. So even though my written participation has been limited I have been watching all of your efforts.
Don`t worry about that Darren! Youre builds are always great and we know you have a lots on your hands managing our favorite modeling site
I should jump in as well soon!
Phil.
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 10:42 AM UTC
Keith, Where you wearing an Opti-visor and/or rubber gloves? It could make a difference in your score 
Phil, Get it in gear Buddy,I'm waitin' on Ya
Darren,No sweat Man.We know you're busy.Jeff T.
Phil, Get it in gear Buddy,I'm waitin' on Ya
Darren,No sweat Man.We know you're busy.Jeff T.
Dragon164
#226
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,909 posts
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Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 12:36 PM UTC
Got the road wheels and arms done I used a coarse grit sanding stick on the wheels wanted a bit of texture as it's steel on steel.
Cheers Rob.
I used a coarse grit sanding stick on the wheels wanted a bit of texture as it's steel on steel.Cheers Rob.
asmodeuss
Joined: November 19, 2011
KitMaker: 1,389 posts
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Posted: Friday, January 18, 2013 - 01:38 AM UTC
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Phil, Get it in gear Buddy,I'm waitin' on Ya
I`ll do my best Jeff! Mid febuary is the aim...
Phil.
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