I have the opportunity to buy a Tamiya Porsche King Tiger for a good price however the replacement tracks etc would make this an expensive project.
Although the Takom King Tiger is nice I don't want a full interior, should I wait for the new Meng kit or just make do with the Tamiya kit ?
If anybody has spare dragon tracks they don't want then perhaps the Tamiya kit is the best for me?
Regards
Phil
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1/35 King Tiger dilemma

Philby72

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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 05:14 PM UTC

laikneth

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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 05:32 PM UTC
Hi
Why not buy the Meng workable track set instead.its a cheaper track set then the metal ones
Why not buy the Meng workable track set instead.its a cheaper track set then the metal ones

PanzerKarl

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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 05:44 PM UTC
You could buy the Tamiya tracks their about $15.


Philby72

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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 06:05 PM UTC
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eYou could buy the Tamiya tracks their about $15.
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Great, any recommendations for on line sellers ?

RobinNilsson


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Posted: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - 06:17 PM UTC
Maybe these:
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/about_us
Located in Melbourne ... right a your doorstep, relatively speaking .....
I have shopped odd items from them once or twice without any issues.
I think there are others 'down under' as well ...
Google search:
https://www.google.se/search?q=Australia+online+model+shop&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=Cw1lWKLOGomr8welxpiIAw
/ Robin
http://www.bnamodelworld.com/about_us
Located in Melbourne ... right a your doorstep, relatively speaking .....
I have shopped odd items from them once or twice without any issues.
I think there are others 'down under' as well ...
Google search:
https://www.google.se/search?q=Australia+online+model+shop&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=Cw1lWKLOGomr8welxpiIAw
/ Robin

Philby72

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Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 12:26 PM UTC
Well I got the kit today for 42 AUD and ordered some bling from various ebay sellers so hopefully I should have it all soon for a start.

T34

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Posted: Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 02:36 PM UTC
Don't forget the zimmerit.

Philby72

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 10:29 AM UTC
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rDon't forget the zimmerit.
Tamiya zimmerit is on the way, I hope you are enjoying Olie bollen tonight ?

PanzerKarl

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 12:30 PM UTC
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Well I got the kit today for 42 AUD and ordered some bling from various ebay sellers so hopefully I should have it all soon for a start.
What other goodies have you ordered?
Apart for the tracks and zimmerit you will need engine deck screens and a barrel to replace that 2 part kit barrel


Philby72

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 01:58 PM UTC
What other goodies have you ordered?
Apart for the tracks and zimmerit you will need engine deck screens and a barrel to replace that 2 part kit barrel

I ordered the Voyager model set for this kit and the barrel I ordered is a Aber one.
With the Tamiya Zimmerit and track set this should be good.
I am considering a replacement decal set and Star decal have some interesting subjects.

PanzerKarl

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2016 - 02:20 PM UTC
It sure is an expensive hobby

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