Originally Posted by
TheBennyB
Sounds like your getting the full experience of a build. Assemble, mistake, learn, correct, done! Enjoying your enthusiasm on this build.
That's been happening a lot!! No worries, I guess it's how you learn.
Originally Posted by
yellowshaker
Very nice work so far. ETO has the best customer service you can ask for and his knowledge in this hobby is the same. He helped me through my early days of the hobby and still does to this day.
The King Tiger is one of the most majestic tanks available as a kit, IMO. I loved building mine and soon I will be doing a repaint on it.
If I may give you a piece of friendly advice, get yourself an airbrush. The simple truth is painting a model with a spray can is nothing short of problems because of the amount of paint coming out and the lack of control you have using it. It will cover fine details and look quite bland in the end. Many guys use variants of Iwata while I have 4 different Paasche brushes at the moment. The paasche can be bought for around 100 dollars and comes with three interchangeable tips for different spray patterns. Number 2 is the one I use the most for the tanks. Check out Chicago airbrush supply and search paasche for the talon. Cannot go wrong with it. That and a compressor is money well spent for this hobby and the results cannot be achieved without it. I hope you are enjoying the hobby as much as I do. Keep up the great work.
Thanks that is great advice and exactly what I am looking for. Any particular model recommendations? Also support equipment?
Originally Posted by
Rad_Schuhart
I quote you here, but Im refering to your gearbox brace problem, lol. After seeing that was idiot proof I ordered one gearbox brace and I have it here waiting waiting to be installed. I was going to install it today but then I saw your gearbox alineation problem, that is what was worrying me.
I dont apreciate any problem in your photos, so what was the problem and where was the mistake?? The screws were too loose? Even being so loose the gearbox should not move to right or left due to the screws, right?
I wouldnt take too much stock of the mistake, I just re-installed holding the transmissions straight and it was no problem. It was just ever so slightly askew when I screwed. Basic bugle but easily fixed. Once firmly in place they do not move.
Originally Posted by
Cruiser133
TP, take note of your tracks, they are separating on both sides in several places. This is a known issue with those tracks unfortunately. I suggest you get some quality metal offerings from Kenny Kong or Mitosal especially now that you are using the awesome DT tensioner.
Damn those are good eyes! As it turns out I re-installed the pins incorrectly so went back in and fixed that based on your note.