Matthew
While we're on the subject of that area, and referring to your photo of the RH rear corner, you will notice the start of the fuel tank vent pipe on the RH rear corner of the deck. Where's the rest of it, and for that matter, where are the other three?
Both Meng and Takom make exactly the same mistake. Perhaps they used the same vehicle as the basis of their kits?
Regards
Rob
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wedgetail53
Joined: October 02, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 04:41 AM UTC
TigerFan182
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 05:29 AM UTC
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Matthew
While we're on the subject of that area, and referring to your photo of the RH rear corner, you will notice the start of the fuel tank vent pipe on the RH rear corner of the deck. Where's the rest of it, and for that matter, where are the other three?
Both Meng and Takom make exactly the same mistake. Perhaps they used the same vehicle as the basis of their kits?
Regards
Rob
It's not really a mistake by Meng, the single short vent line is correct for the production period the kit represents. Given the kit has a welded commanders cupola, single vent line and the earlier design of side skirts, it best suits a July-early August 44 production vehicle. It's a bit of a mixed bag with the vent lines as it wasn't a straight change from 1 to 4. There are examples with 2 long vent lines before the 4 vent lines became common.
Here is a useful source detailing changes during production.
http://www.theresearchsquad.com/index.php/animations/king-tiger-timeline/
sam_dwyer
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 06:39 AM UTC
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SBS images of Meng and Takom parts taken from tigerscorner.ru:
http://www.tigerscorner.ru/index.php?topic=180.195
The planks between elongated reccesses are too thin:
There is no visible hoop on the largest radius, closest to the rim:
Images stolen from John Bonanni on Facebook. Nice.
Wierdy
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 02:20 PM UTC
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Images stolen from John Bonanni on Facebook. Nice.
I took them from where I told. There is no link to the original thread/poster from Facebook on their site
sam_dwyer
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 03:43 PM UTC
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Quoted TextImages stolen from John Bonanni on Facebook. Nice.
I took them from where I told. There is no link to the original thread/poster from Facebook on their site
Sorry, I meant that the poster on the Russian site stole/used them uncredited from John on Facebook, not you.
wedgetail53
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Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 04:02 PM UTC
G'day Matthew
OK, thanks for that - I learned something new today!
Regards
Rob
OK, thanks for that - I learned something new today!
Regards
Rob
Wierdy
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Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2017 - 04:10 PM UTC
The upcoming workable tracks/suspension combo from Meng:
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22799-1-1.html
...and the PE set:
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22800-1-1.html
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22799-1-1.html
...and the PE set:
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22800-1-1.html
PanzerKarl
Joined: April 20, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2017 - 07:44 PM UTC
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The upcoming workable tracks/suspension combo from Meng:
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22799-1-1.html
...and the PE set:
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22800-1-1.html
Any news when these come out?
Its slowing my progress build.
SDavies
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Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2017 - 02:29 AM UTC
Hello All,
Update on the Kingtiger project, though there’s not much to report.
I have prepared the lower hull, not really deviating from the Takom instructions. As you can probably see, I have sanded off all the ejector pin marks and Takom part reference text from the lower hull.
I have made some amendments to the driver’s seat frame.
Sadly the Meng Interior Kit has still not been released. I was hoping it would be at the end of February. This is obviously not the case. I have no idea when it is going to be available. This will have an impact on me starting the comparison build.
Thanks for looking,
S
Update on the Kingtiger project, though there’s not much to report.
I have prepared the lower hull, not really deviating from the Takom instructions. As you can probably see, I have sanded off all the ejector pin marks and Takom part reference text from the lower hull.
I have made some amendments to the driver’s seat frame.
Sadly the Meng Interior Kit has still not been released. I was hoping it would be at the end of February. This is obviously not the case. I have no idea when it is going to be available. This will have an impact on me starting the comparison build.
Thanks for looking,
S
Wierdy
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Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2017 - 05:06 AM UTC
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Sadly the Meng Interior Kit has still not been released. I have no idea when it is going to be available.
On sale now:
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/flliowjy6ackydfdqsp7.html
Along with the track set:
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/olkv1ni5li0p6rcgqlfk.html
SDavies
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Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2017 - 10:38 PM UTC
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Quoted TextSadly the Meng Interior Kit has still not been released. I have no idea when it is going to be available.
On sale now:
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/flliowjy6ackydfdqsp7.html
Along with the track set:
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/olkv1ni5li0p6rcgqlfk.html
Not in the UK
Wierdy
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Posted: Friday, March 03, 2017 - 03:37 PM UTC
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Not in the UK
Cheer up, it won't take too long!
Meng interior:
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22938-1-1.html
...and Voyager PE set:
http://www.moxdao.com/thread-22916-1-1.html
WarIsExpensive
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Posted: Friday, March 03, 2017 - 10:56 PM UTC
Brilliant thread!
My Meng interior set and tracks are on the way from HobbyEasy. I might post some pics if someone is interested, and with Steven's consent as it is his thread.
I have also noticed that a PE set from ROCHM is on the way for the Meng kit, and it looks pretty sweet.
My Meng interior set and tracks are on the way from HobbyEasy. I might post some pics if someone is interested, and with Steven's consent as it is his thread.
I have also noticed that a PE set from ROCHM is on the way for the Meng kit, and it looks pretty sweet.
SDavies
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Posted: Sunday, March 05, 2017 - 10:31 PM UTC
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My Meng interior set and tracks are on the way from HobbyEasy. I might post some pics if someone is interested, and with Steven's consent as it is his thread.
I dont see why not, it would be valuable for people to see them and since mine are still on preorder I wont be posting pics anytime soon
SDavies
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Posted: Sunday, March 05, 2017 - 11:41 PM UTC
Hello All,
Quick update I am working on the walls of the lower hull noted a mistake from Takom. The Atemschlauch Tube is inncorrectly moulded into the wall and that means there is no space to run the wire from the pre-engine control heater to the engine bay.
So I decided to remove and replace it, although it would have been much easier if i had done it before mounting other components.
Before:
After:
Please note that its not yet completed
Thanks for looking
S
Quick update I am working on the walls of the lower hull noted a mistake from Takom. The Atemschlauch Tube is inncorrectly moulded into the wall and that means there is no space to run the wire from the pre-engine control heater to the engine bay.
So I decided to remove and replace it, although it would have been much easier if i had done it before mounting other components.
Before:
After:
Please note that its not yet completed
Thanks for looking
S
WarIsExpensive
Joined: March 04, 2017
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Posted: Thursday, March 09, 2017 - 09:41 PM UTC
The Meng interior set and tracks finally arrived! The box is as big as the King Tiger kit.
At first glance I would say that it is superior to the Takom interior. I especially like that the ammunition rounds are separate parts.
Here are some pictures of the set. Enjoy!
At first glance I would say that it is superior to the Takom interior. I especially like that the ammunition rounds are separate parts.
Here are some pictures of the set. Enjoy!
panamadan
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Posted: Friday, March 10, 2017 - 01:10 AM UTC
Not in that awful primer red color.
Dan
Dan
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