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                        My Dragon Henschel King TigerII **** UPDATED: July 1st ****

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        My Dragon Henschel King TigerII **** UPDATED: July 1st ****
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:04 PM
                        Well, It's finally finished.. This was REALLY a smooth build and it was completely OOB except for the addition of the Friulmodel tracks.. I would definitely recommend this kit to anyone.. Any comments are welcome..Big Smile [:D]



                        Okay, here is my new and improved TigerII.. I made some changes along the suggestions made earlier..
                        Comments are welcome..Big Smile [:D]







                        And, of course, if the pics don't show..
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:07 PM
                        WOW she looks awesome. I have the kit but its in the to do list and its huge. Gotta love those fruils I have em on my Jagdtiger they are great.Looks like a few pics are nat showin.
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:12 PM
                        Looks great. I like the camo a lot. And the weathering, too.

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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:28 PM
                        Panther, ummmmm I just have to say....Great job!!! I love it! Awsome, beautiful, the vibrant camo (so much more appetizing than od Tongue [:P] ), the subtle weathering, the detail. Keep up the good work!

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:30 PM
                        Okay, another 'need to buy' for the list. I think I'll be dead before I build all I want to!

                        Nice work. Thanks for showing us your work.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:40 PM
                        Great Camo on a Nice build all around. Can't entertain the idea of buying it yet, but you got me adding it to the list. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:50 PM
                        Oh how I want that kit! Looks great Panther. You done her justice.

                        Eric, great to see you back.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        fightnjoe
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:35 PM
                        great looking build.

                        joe

                        Veterans,

                        Thank You For Your Sacrifices,

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                        Anthony
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        Posted by Anthony on Thursday, June 24, 2004 11:40 PM
                        Great job! Panther18! The camo is beautifully done. Congratulations for such awesome job.
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                        South Aussie
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: South Australia
                        Posted by South Aussie on Friday, June 25, 2004 3:04 AM
                        Looks great especially the camo finish. Thanks for sharing.
                        Wayne I enjoy getting older, especially when I consider the alternative.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, June 25, 2004 6:18 AM
                        Mighty sharp Tiger 2, Panther 18!
                        ~Brian
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                        wildwilliam
                        • Member since
                          December 2009
                        • From: West Grove, PA
                        Posted by wildwilliam on Friday, June 25, 2004 6:34 AM
                        Panther18,
                        great job!
                        camo & tracks look great.
                        als like the tools & spare links.
                        nice work!
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                        zokissima
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Friday, June 25, 2004 7:29 AM
                        Very nice! Definitely a very massive and aggresive machine. You did it justice Smile [:)]
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                        Build22
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: Upstate NY
                        Posted by Build22 on Friday, June 25, 2004 7:30 AM

                        Looks good, Panther18 Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Great thing about Tiger II - you definetly get your money's worth in plastic

                        Nice job


                        Jim [IMG]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 7:46 AM
                        Great Job chief... Glad the Dragon kit is nice...


                        EDIT, The camo turned out SUPER.... Great treatment...
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 12:35 PM
                        Great work there. Liike every1 said i like the camo.

                        Keep well.
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Friday, June 25, 2004 12:51 PM
                        Harry, really nice job. I echo everyone's comments on the camo. I'll bet those Friul's make that puppy one heavy item! Thanks for sharing the pics.
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Friday, June 25, 2004 12:53 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ausf

                        Great Camo on a Nice build all around. Can't entertain the idea of buying it yet, but you got me adding it to the list. Thanks for sharing the pics.


                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

                        Oh how I want that kit! Looks great Panther. You done her justice.


                        Come on guys. You want one. You know you do. It's calling to you both...."Buy me...buy me...Please take me home...It won't hurt, just buy me!! I'll be a good kit, honest. Just let me follow you home...I won't pick on your other little tanks. They NEED a King to watch over and protect them. Buy me...buy me...b u y meeeeeeee!"

                        LOL
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 4:25 PM
                        Very nice! really like the camo.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 4:42 PM
                        Great job on the Tiger 2 Panther!!!!!!
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Friday, June 25, 2004 5:24 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by wipw

                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ausf

                        Great Camo on a Nice build all around. Can't entertain the idea of buying it yet, but you got me adding it to the list. Thanks for sharing the pics.


                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman

                        Oh how I want that kit! Looks great Panther. You done her justice.


                        Come on guys. You want one. You know you do. It's calling to you both...."Buy me...buy me...Please take me home...It won't hurt, just buy me!! I'll be a good kit, honest. Just let me follow you home...I won't pick on your other little tanks. They NEED a King to watch over and protect them. Buy me...buy me...b u y meeeeeeee!"

                        LOL


                        LMAO. Don't worry Bill, I was going to order the final production model, but I need to order the LAV-25 for my son's upcoming birthday. Might as well kill two birds..............

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Friday, June 25, 2004 5:31 PM
                        Eric, any idea when the King final is supposed to be out? That's one I've been kind of waiting for. Along with the aniversary issue Panther A late, and the Pz IB. (I've wittled it down to those three being at the top of my priority list!) lol


                        Buy me, buy me!!
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        lizardqing
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
                        Posted by lizardqing on Friday, June 25, 2004 5:36 PM
                        Great build. I keep eyeing the one that hobby lobby has, but I dont know if i have room on the shelf for something that big anymore.
                        Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Friday, June 25, 2004 5:40 PM
                        Get a bigger shelf, Chris. It looks like it's worth it!
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Friday, June 25, 2004 5:45 PM
                        I'm afraid I don't know when it's out and I'm embaressed to say I don't know the so-called difference on a final production. I'm just looking to save on postage, rather than order twice. I probably will order some Sturmtiger grilles for that upcoming group build.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Friday, June 25, 2004 5:54 PM
                        I think I heard the final had a smooth mantlet. Not sure if that was the only difference or not. Ifigured you, being the 'tigerman' would know all that stuff!!

                        You're slippin'!! lol
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Friday, June 25, 2004 5:58 PM
                        LOL For all I know some of the wingy guys may know more than I on Tigers. Disapprove [V]

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        yw18mc
                        • Member since
                          April 2004
                        • From: sunny imperial beach
                        Posted by yw18mc on Friday, June 25, 2004 7:17 PM
                        beautiful tiger, panther. I really like the camo, and those friuimodel tracks just set that babay off. might have to take the plunge and buy some of those for my jagdpanzer, if I can find some new wheels and sprockets. semper fi, mike
                        mike
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 8:07 PM
                        The Tiger looks great, a nice cammo and a great build Big Smile [:D]

                        Eric and Bill
                        The final Tiger 2 had different tracks, one link type and 18 tooth sprocket wheels, it had the same smooth mantle as the Ardennes tiger 2 Tamiya has out and it had a different rear hatch on the back of the turret, the cut was more angled on the final one
                        it also had different mudguards/ fenders and a rain guard over the sight

                        I was going to convert a Tamiya Kingtiger into a final version until i found Dragons one in there catalogue, ive already got the friulmodel tracks and sprockets

                        if you want to know any more differences ill check my books
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 10:02 PM
                        The final Tiger II also didn't have an mg ring on the copula, the turret sides had six track holders instead of four and small rings were welded to the sides to hold camoflage brush and limbs. The rear deck had the rectangular vents protected by plates over them rather than screen.. It also had other small differences, but I think most of them have been covered within the previous posts.

                        BTW, Thanks for all the compliments and support.. I am glad to see my efforts are not in vain..
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