King Tiger WIP

[Noobmodeler521]

Hello all

Im working on Tamiya Tiger II tank in a late war project, probably the move into Germany from the Baltic area. I have already built the Tiger II and here is where I have gotten with it.




I am planning on putting it in a diorama and here is how far as I have gotten as of now (small victory )


This is a wip so I will try to upload as soon as possible.

Help: I am having a little trouble finding late war camo schemes that are some what unique, do you guys have any ideas?

Thanks
Chris S.

[eightfooticeman]

Looks good Chris.

[MarkVerploeg]

Do you want an accurate one or not so much
The octopus scheme is really nice although labor intensive and was only done on one KT and that had the narrow transport tracks on it
Other wise the schemes are pretty much the same on 1945 vehicles but the colors could be different

[Noobmodeler521]

Thanks for the kind words guys,
Mark: I am quite the guy to be historically accurate but the tracks seem to be a small thing I can let slide also it would be a interesting try to do especially that I only use brushes no airbrush

Thanks
Chris S.

[Noobmodeler521]

Hello all

I have an update showing my current idea for the diorama and the painting scheme and weathering. I went after the octopus camo scheme and included rain streaks on the tank. Another thing I did was include the graffiti writing Herkules. I have to do more weathering on the mufflers, tracks, road wheels, and paint the telescopes on the driver and radio operator sides.








Thanks for looking guys

[MarkVerploeg]

Aaahhh
I see you went for the octopus.scheme
Looks great mate

[Coen]

Umph! Octo camo! You're a brave dude, getting that to work is difficult no matter what method you use. Well done.
I like the headphones on the deck. That's a nice touch.

[gustavlekstal]

Massive Herkules! Great work with the brush.

[Noobmodeler521]

Hello all once again
Due to a busy schedule of school and golf I haven't been able to give Herkules his attention he calls for. I will hopefully have a lot more done by tomorrow since im off and pics up as well
Thanks for looking guys.

[AchtungPanzer]

Nice camo...and headphones

[Noobmodeler521]

Hello all once again
I have finally gotten the courage to get back to Herkules and is almost complete. I have a little more detailing to do on some of the storage but the main tank is complete.


I put stained oil effects on the wooden board still working on it if you have any tips on that please let me know thanks.






Thanks Chris

[Coen]

Very cool Chris!!! I love that paintwork

[MarkVerploeg]

I am planning on the Octopus KT from Kassel (German city) for a while now
And even though i have enough on the go at the moment this makes me want to start right now
Good work mate a great looking KT for sure
Will you be building a base or diorama with it ?

[Noobmodeler521]

Very cool Chris!!! I love that paintwork

Thanks Coen

I am planning on the Octopus KT from Kassel (German city) for a while now
And even though i have enough on the go at the moment this makes me want to start right now
Good work mate a great looking KT for sure
Will you be building a base or diorama with it ?

Thanks and also I'm still considering a base and also a commander and radio operator figures but still don't know. I built up a base already but needs to have some work done so it is still a big IF whether I choose to or not.

Thanks Chris

[OliveDrab]

Nice KT Very cool to see the unique paint scheme!

[Danta2er]

Great work with the brush!!!

[kiwigav]

Nice finish mate ...love the weathered tracks

[Noobmodeler521]

Thanks all, very well appreciated. I will have a update coming very soon since I have decided to put a commander figure along with the vehicle.

Thanks
Chris

[Tyse2165]

Really like this mate...good job!

[Noobmodeler521]

Really like this mate...good job!

Thanks Tyse

[Noobmodeler521]

Hello All

I have finally finished this beast of a tank!!!
This tank includes stowage that comes from Value Gear and also spare parts. The wooden plank is simulated to have oil stains on the board as well. The headphones and boots are extra details on the front. I used real dry dirt for the weathering on the track and the rust on the exhausts is shades of black and oxide paint. This is hand painted and is based on the Octopus camo scheme. The commander figure is wearing spring SS pattern pants and his face has painted eyes which is my first time doing so. He also has a full beard although not well seen on the photos, it can be seen in person. The interior is from the kit and is nothing to fancy.

Anyway, here are the pictures.








Thanks for looking
Chris

[Mylightweight]

That's a nice looking build, which kit did use?

[Noobmodeler521]

Thanks
I used the Tamiya Kingtiger kit and no extra photoetch or resin added. Although it would be cool if I added my resin zimmerit pieces.

[Coen]

Awesome paintwork dude. Nicely done.

[thecookiam]

Loving the octopus camo, personally I think it would look better if u sprayed it as the brush strokes show up alot, but I'm very excited to see how it turns out

[Oper8or]

That is an awesome build! I love the work done on it. Grats!

[Noobmodeler521]

Awesome paintwork dude. Nicely done.

Thanks Coen!!

Loving the octopus camo, personally I think it would look better if u sprayed it as the brush strokes show up alot, but I'm very excited to see how it turns out

Thanks, I don't have access to an airbrush so I have always used a paintbrush. I tried to thin it out but it usually does show up a little. It is finished at this point as well.

That is an awesome build! I love the work done on it. Grats!

Thanks Oper8tor!!

[PanzerGarage]

Looks great. The circle cam must have been painful

[Nev]

Nice octo camo fella