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Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 02:16 PM UTC
Darren Baker shares with us a walk around of the King Tiger (Henschel turret) that is currently on display at Bovington Tank Museum.

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Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 03:16 PM UTC
Darren

Great photos. Until you see this beast in the flesh it is very hard to get a full appreciation how BIG it is. I have a photo taken some years ago of my two sons, then aged six and eight, standing beside this tank, and they didn't even reach the top of the roadwheels!

I believe this was one of the first production vehicles, wasn't it ? I notice it doesn't have the fuel tank vent pipes present on later versions.

Regards

Rob
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Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 05:41 PM UTC
When the KT was at the Patton Museum, walking around it one could only think in awe of it's mighty size... as big as a house is not an over exaggeration either.

I cannot imagine being an Allied soldier in WWII time seeing these in battle.

Nice walkaround Darren.







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Posted: Friday, July 27, 2012 - 10:50 PM UTC
I really need to get there someday,thanks for the pics
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Posted: Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 01:57 AM UTC
Thank you for the comments guys, I thought this would be of help when the King Tiger campaign starts.
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Posted: Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 02:26 AM UTC

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Thank you for the comments guys, I thought this would be of help when the King Tiger campaign starts.


Oh that is for sure, some great pictures thanks
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Posted: Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 02:46 AM UTC
What a clever fellow! Man this walk around is great! Now I have to get my hands on a king tiger to join on the fun hehe
Thanks again mate.

Phil.
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Posted: Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 03:45 AM UTC
I knew I could twist your arm Phil and here is another couple of walk arounds I put up to twist your arm further.
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Posted: Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 04:17 AM UTC
Damn you Darren! Now I have to get(also) a pzvl hahaha!
Keep those coming!

Phil.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 10:36 AM UTC
The tracks sure look in good condition -- ie, not too much rust coloration. Is this due to it being indoors (I would think humidity would still affect it) or do they maintain them that well/frequently?

I had read someplace that German tracks were made from a high quality alloy that was more rust-resistant than others.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 10:47 AM UTC
Chris due to the fact the roof leaks in places I would guess it is rust resistant.
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Posted: Monday, August 06, 2012 - 07:59 AM UTC
Great shots, Darren!
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Posted: Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 04:56 PM UTC
Thanks for the fine pics and taking the time to contribute, Darren.
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Posted: Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 06:05 PM UTC
If you have the time take a look at the walk around section of Armorama as you will find a pretty good selection.
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