Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger (Henschel Turret) - Meng 1/35

[Rod The Fixer]

Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this Meng kit


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to make the Tank 223 s.H.Pz.Abt. 501 SS Battalion


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A quick look inside the box:


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First steps ...


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Assembling the upper hull ...


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[Pantherman]

Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this Meng kit


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

to make the Tank 223 s.H.Pz.Abt. 501 SS Battalion


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

A quick look inside the box:


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

First steps ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Assembling the upper hull ...


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

It's a great kit, I built it about a year ago I think but I also added the Meng interior kit. Pantherman

 

[Edbert]

LOVE that paintjob, cannot wait to see the progress.

Please make frequent updates!

 

[Rod The Fixer]

I've finished assembling the main components, now it's time to start putting and sanding...


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[Rod The Fixer]

... and after putting and sanding, I applied a coat of Mr. Surface black primer....


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[Rod The Fixer]

For the RAL 7028 I used for the first time the MRP-037 and here is the result after the paint job ...


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... I have to say that I am having some difficulties with the MRPs ... I have to correct some overspray and the paint did not come out very evenly ...


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[Rod The Fixer]

Ambush Camouflage almost finished ...


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Almost ready for weathering ...


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[Rod The Fixer]

Weathering first phase ...


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[Rod The Fixer]

Panzer almost completed ... what do you think?


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[Edbert]

... I have to say that I am having some difficulties with the MRPs ...

I know you will master them.

 

[Rod The Fixer]

King Tiger ... Ready for the action ...


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