King Tiger group build?

[Patrick]

So if you guys want to start now and by the end of the month have some assembly done, then you'll be right on target.

I have two weeks to clear self of flu and the boards of this charmer (just dekulled) before a potentially awesome holiday wipes out the rest of September for me. Apologies in advance...catch up later?

I don't want this build to take 6 months, I'd like to be able to cover more than 2 genres per year. I'm thinking helicopter after the tank.

Clock this - inflicted on me the other day by family. This is a he-uge beast, even in 1/100 and will require 'some work'. You may be able to read the price, and I think said family was robbed....

 

[Mac]

Hokay Scott some assembly by the end of the month. . .
Time to clear the decks!!

 

[Junkie]

Yup - git er done! Well - git er started!

 

[Mac]

I spent some time today looking at and for King Tiger reference.
Then I looked at the kit.
Then I looked at my building. . .
I decided I will build my Tiger with a thrown track, abandoned, near a ruin, Arnhem Sept 1944.
Not sure if the figgers will be German, Dutch, American, or British.
But realized I need to get some ground work done so I can get the Tiger to sit right.
So now I need a base. . .

 

[Junkie]

Funny you mention that...Pat at work suggested I do an abandoned, bombed out KT. Not sre if I will, I have other plans bt I can't wait to see yours.

 

[Mac]

Maybe with the hatches open too?

Oh yeah, and a tree. . .gots to have a tree. . .
Looking for Dragon's kit 6199 2nd SAS regiment France 1944 to use as the Red Devils in Arnhem. . .
It is no longer listed as available at Squadron.
Couldn't resist, I chopped up the side fenders a bit this morning, mine is going to be a really well used King.

 

[Junkie]

BeautiFULL. I love it.

 

[Mac]

Thanks Scott!
But I got to get a base started so I can place the tiger in the debris. . . .

 

[elend]

Woo, I see this thread has been moved. Will season 2 start any day now? Can't wait!

 

[Mac]

I got bored and built up the road wheels this evening. . .then did some turret interior. . .thought about playing with the zim but decided against it.

 

[Backbreaker]

Started cutting parts off the sprue last night. Now just need to come up with an idea for the diorama?
Joolz.

 

[schweinhund227]

Got started and Well... I dug myself a hole with the Zim... Stuck to finish it now.... since mine is a Porsche turret ...
Found an OLD Hunting Tiger Zim kit... from ATAK so I'll be cheating a bit... Now where did I store my Tamiya Zim applicators... ????
it has been so long since I last used them...

Picts. soon !

 

[Mac]

I gotta get motivated on the Ground Work-
the suspension has to be adapted to look like it is resting on it. . .

 

[Mac]

I found a base.
Used my 50% off coupon at Michael's and got a nice sized one for $6.
Got it sealed up and will start the ground work tonight.
*************UPDATE********************

I have the prime pieces set,I await the figgers. . . THis is what I have so far:

I think it looks okay,
Any comments or suggestions?

 

[schweinhund227]

I don't want to burst your bubble ! but >>> why hide the Best part of the Tank in a Corner... ? (A$$) end

Maybe... just maybe !!! shuffle your design to enable viewers to see your Tank ! (Your Hard Work) from all sides ! You could make it pass in between or thru elements of your Dio ! you know !
Just trying to Help... Not trying to put you down !

I too will go thru a similar situation ! in a few weeks ! But I think I uncovered an OLD Casting Experiment of Mine which will come in Handy !

Take care buddy !

 

[Mac]

No bubble to burst, thanks for the suggestion. I will take your advice and turn the tank a bit, still at the experimental stage. . .

 

[Bullet21]

And isn't that what a Group Build is all about? Nice work on the damaged fenders, btw.

 

[Mac]

Absolutely! I have never tried a dio before.
This build will be a first in many ways, Tree!? Figgers!? Ground Work!?
Oh MY!
I think I will be doing more listening and asking than building.
This might remind some of a visit to the eye doctor:

I moved the tank away from the building, Number 1

Turned the tank 180 degrees. (To view the heinie!)Number 2

Added the turret, just to show position. Tree is further out and building moved closer to one edge.
Number 3

So Which is better, 1,2,3?
I like 3. The building is less the focus, and thus will receive less work. Tank is center, Turret can still be adjusted as to position. Figgers still not available. . .
I suppose I should give you my idea. . .
Arnhem September 1944, King Tiger track thrown, abandoned. British paras approach with caution. . .
All ideas, critiques, suggestions are welcome!

 

[Junkie]

Cool, cool, cool. That already looks more better.It might be neat if the building was 'higher'. As if the ground jets up there, a slope, and the tank is on the slope a bit. Not alot, just a bit. Keep at it, you're doing GREAT.

BTW, I'm almost done getting my loft ready. I'm anxious to start up again, especially after seeing this!

 

[Mac]

The ground can't rise, this is Oosterbeek!
Market-Garden Arnhem 1944.
But taking your suggestion and making a pile of rubble that will cant the tiger and give it some angle.
Research has shown only one King Tiger was lost in the fighting, between two houses. . .so I am using some artistic license. I am also not going to give the Tank to the 75mm Anti-Tank crew that claimed it with over 10 hits. I am going with a King Tiger that just. . .died. Threw a track and was abandoned, just before the First Paras arrived. . .
Thanks for the support!