COMPLETED !!! - Wegmann March '45 King Tiger

I have to say that this is as close to a "perfect" model as I have ever seen. It's simply a work of Art--I have nothing but the highest praise for it; I can't find a thing to criticize. The paint, weathering, detail, and overall presentation is just of the absolute highest order.

My sincerest congratulations on setting a new standard here! I'm awed!

whow, this one really pleases the eye.

great job

  My opinion of this build is in complete agreement with all the the praise you have received thus far.                                                                                                                        This is the kind of work I love.

Everything here has apparently been done with precise moderation to accomplish a truly unique build.

Honors

WOW

"That's all I got to say about that"

..Tony the Mutt..

WOW GRRRREEEEEAAAAAT build!!!!

 10 out of 10.

Well, all I can say is........you nailed it. Probably the best late K2 I have ever seen, and that includes published builds. You should enter this build in competition somewhere, it is a winner.

regards,

Steve

Cant say any more than whats already been said.  Outstanding work.

Just one question from an armour newbie. Even at that late stage of the war, would an AFV be in the field without any national/unit markings ?  I imagine that tanks were moved out of the factory ASAP, did the Germans cut some corners ?  Or were things just too chaotic to paint markings ?

Wow, I'm really blown away by all the comments guys.
Thank you so much. I've learnt alot from this build and have picked up many new techniques which will hopefully help me improve.

Wirraway -
without having documented evidence, I would say that it would be quite possible 
at that late stage in the war. Like you say, factories were rushing vechiles out
as quick as they could, hence the partial yellow camo colour. I aslo think being late
war also allows you a little more artistic licence

Manstein's revenge -
the paint scheme is based on the KT's of 3/s.Pz.Abt 510 (Oblt.Helpup) 
in the Kassel area, Germany, April 1945. It's referenced in Trojcas' 
excellent King Tiger book. Other than the paint scheme, there is no
other information provided. It was just so different, I had to do it.

Again, many thanks.

Jurgen

I looked that paint job over again and again, and it's the best I've ever seen on a well used tank. The paint chipping alone is so real that in a black & white photo one would mistake it for the real thing. I'm surprised that we don't see smoke comming out of the barrel!

This King Tiger is the "mark" for the rest of us

gary