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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, July 2, 2004 5:52 PM

SShhhhh.............King Tiger Group Build? No! I didn't say it. It was my conscious speaking for me. Must resist............I'm knee deep in group builds........Help! SOS

Eric

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Thursday, July 1, 2004 9:46 PM

Harry, your King TIger looks great.

The camo and weathering make the tank!

Regards, Dan

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maffen

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September 2003

Posted by maffen on Saturday, June 26, 2004 1:17 PM

that's one nice beasty panther , you should be realy proud Tongue [:P]

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Abastyr

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December 2002

Posted by Abastyr on Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:50 AM

Looks Great, keep up the good work

My Model Page http://www.andysmodels.com

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 26, 2004 1:47 AM

Very nice - very realistic.

Getting the Porsche one tomorrow hopefully, so I am glad to hear they build up alright.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 11:17 PM

Hey, that's terrif! Thanks for posting the pics (I couldn't see them til I got home because they are free-web-hosted).

When are these guys doing the final Tiger II?

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, June 25, 2004 10:40 PM

Not in vain at all Panther. Thanks to you and Jon for clarifying a final prod. Tiger II.

Eric

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Anonymous

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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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Anonymous

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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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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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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]

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 ==========================================================

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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.

Eric

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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 ==========================================================

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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 5:31 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 ==========================================================

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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..............

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 4:42 PM

Great job on the Tiger 2 Panther!!!!!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 25, 2004 4:25 PM

Very nice! really like the camo.

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wipw

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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)