Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 - Finished at last

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Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 - Finished at last

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So I finally beat the kids off with the stick and completed this Tiger Royal as the Canadians would call it.

Never modeled a KT before and I really enjoyed building this kit. Tamiya as usual supplied a good kit all bar one criticism. The netting they give for the grills instead of some pe is quite frankly a disgrace! They really should just look around at the pe being supplied in kits from Trumpeter and Dragon etc....

I should also mention now that I think of it, the unit I modeled might not have had a KT lol. I got in touch with my feminine side and liked the colour because it goes with my shoes and chose this unit :tongue: I found a reference to this Tiger and I think Tamiya got it wrong imo

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Hope you like, please feel free to give pointers or tips they are most welcome.
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Wow! great work! I love the weathering and finish! Tank models spook me! I'm working my way up to armor! nice job!

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Wow! Im impressed man . Super execution :clap:
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Very nice mate, great work buddy
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That's a nice job , like the missing armour
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Fine work there Lego!!! That's excellent!
I believe that I've built the same vehicle once. She's a great subject.
I love the chipping work that you've done bud, well done!!!
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Fantastic model. Love the paint work :th:
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excellent work
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Superb!
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Very impressive! Really like the weathering in particular :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:
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Nice would be great in a dio!
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Thanks all.

Omi, I will put it in a dio when I learn how to make one :D But I will put it into something me thinks.

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Simply amazing, what a great piece of work!
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What a great looking King Tiger! Congrats, mate!
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Top shelf building and painting Lego! :clap:
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Thanks again!
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wow buddy!! just WOW!! :jd: :jd: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Brilliant chipping and paint work - that tank looks like it's been through some serious sh** :hand:

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I have the same kit. I'm about to start. I hope it turns out as good as this one. Top job
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Fred she goes together easy the only thing I would say is get rid of that mesh and get some pe. :th:
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:jd: :jd: WOWWWWWW :jd: :jd:
Very nice job on the weathering.
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Wow!! The chipping and general weathering on that beast is incredible :clap:
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stunning work well done
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Awesome King Tiger!!
Very nice paintjob. Great subtile weathering!
Love those tracks!

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lovey job on the weathering and rust effect never done armour yet this look superb.
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Thanks again.
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Very nice King Tiger, I especially like the Zimmerit and camo
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