Patrick's King Tiger GB suggestion

[Guest]

So far all the GBs have been things with wings. Not knocking that, but us armour builders need some heavy metal to get our teeth into


And they don't come much heavier than the King Tiger! Although it had a relatively short career, it's fearsome reputation can't be denied. In Normandy, Allied forces declined to engage them directly, preferring to call upon naval guns, artillery or air support.


We can share information, build & weathering techniques and kit pros & cons.


So, anybody up for this?


I'm ready for the tumbleweed blowing through this post

[Rbaker]

I have a Tamiya King Tiger in my Stash so depending on start dates and length then Count me in

[Ian M]

A great idea Patrick but If you can hold back awhile, Takom are soon to release THREE new King tigers. With interior and scale thickness armour!


Not really the right colour for me but I could be tempted later

[papa 695]

So far all the GBs have been things with wings. Not knocking that, but us armour builders need some heavy metal to get our teeth into


And they don't come much heavier than the King Tiger! Although it had a relatively short career, it's fearsome reputation can't be denied. In Normandy, Allied forces declined to engage them directly, preferring to call upon naval guns, artillery or air support.


We can share information, build & weathering techniques and kit pros & cons.


So, anybody up for this?


I'm ready for the tumbleweed blowing through this post

Right Patrick seems as I'm a thing with wings builder I'll give you an offer. If you join my English Electric Lightning GB, I as a non armour builder ( ish ) I will build a King Tiger.  9_9

[Guest]

Hey Patrick could we include the Tiger 1 in this too. I know Ian said don't bend your rules to others but I think this is not too far fetched a request?

[Guest]

A great idea Patrick but If you can hold back awhile, Takom are soon to release THREE new King tigers. With interior and scale thickness armour!


Not really the right colour for me but I could be tempted later

I know all about the Takom ones Ian - I posted a thread about them a while back. I believe Wonderland Models will have them in stock for Christmas.


As for the when, there's no rush. Sometime next year is fine by me.

[Guest]

Hey Patrick could we include the Tiger 1 in this too. I know Ian said don't bend your rules to others but I think this is not too far fetched a request?

I'm sticking to the King Tiger for this one Bob. You're obviously more than welcome to suggest your own Tiger I GB though.

[Gern]

I'll be up for this if I can find one that doesn't need me to take out a second mortgage - there are some very nice kits out there but they are pricey! :/

[Guest]

I'd be up for this one Patrick, and Bob I'd also be up for a Tiger 1 GB also mate  you can never get enough of those big kitties

[papa 695]

Right Patrick seems as I'm a thing with wings builder I'll give you an offer. If you join my English Electric Lightning GB, I as a non armour builder ( ish ) I will build a King Tiger.  9_9

Ah umm Patrick ?

[Guest]

Ah umm Patrick ?

Umm umm hmmmm oh what the heck, why not?!


You've got a deal Ian.. with one condition. Not the awful Airfix 1/76 King Tiger!

[Gern]

I'll be up for this if I can find one that doesn't need me to take out a second mortgage - there are some very nice kits out there but they are pricey! :/

I find! I just got the 1/35 Zvezda one (It's a rebox of the old Dragon kit so quality should be OK) for £22.


Count me in when this one starts.

[papa 695]

Umm umm hmmmm oh what the heck, why not?!


You've got a deal Ian.. with one condition. Not the awful Airfix 1/76 King Tiger!

Good man. 


Ok im in on this one

[papa 695]

Oh by the way Patrick it will be this one.

[Guest]

Oh by the way Patrick it will be this one.


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Ooh so beautiful! Have you actually got your hands on the kit already? I'm torn between one of the Takom kits or a Dragon one.