King Tiger - Assembly Video 201106

[ultravanillasmurf]

How will the turret attach to the hull ina way that’s nicely scale and also suitable for gaming?

It looks like there is a centre pin under the turret basket floor. It might need a magnet if you wat to turn it upside down.

As you imply, the usual undersize turret ring plus bayonet fitting are unnsuitable.

[Pinky]

We know some people are concerned about our new King Tiger kit being too complicated to assemble with too many smaller parts.  Rest assured we understand your worries, this is why we spend time to create this single piece lower hull base-plate fitted with extra fine details to simplify assembly of the interior.  We care!

That's exactly what I'm talking about!  I think that is the right approach with this scale - especially if you don't want to scare off the wargamers.  That is more than enough detail when viewed through the hatches.

[Rubicon Models]

This is a 2-layer photo-etched (PE) sample for our upcoming King Tiger plastic kit. 

Unlike the PE that comes with our Panzer IV Ausf J kit, this is a 0.2 mm soft steel sheet which can be easily cut and trim.  It is also easy to bend and can be flattened again using a roller (or pencil).










Enjoy!

[ultravanillasmurf]

Nice.

[Rubicon Models]

Prototype preview of our King Tiger with interior...

This is going to be a multi-sprue plastic kit, the initial release is one with the common production "Henschel" turret without zimmerit, probably two product codes - with or without interior.  A planned later release will include both early "Porsche" and common "Henschel" turrets with zimmerit.




















































Enjoy!

[EarlyWarGamer]

Wow!!!

[ultravanillasmurf]

Wow!!!

I would certainly echo that comment.

Will the cables on the hull sides be separate components?
 

[Rubicon Models]

Will the cables on the hull sides be separate components?

Yes, all tools and cables are separate components. 

[Pinky]

Amazing stuff, Rubicon. 

[ultravanillasmurf]

Will the cables on the hull sides be separate components?

Yes, all tools and cables are separate components. 

Yay!

[Rubicon Models]

Had not been updating progress of the King Tiger project.  A quick update showing fit-testing of the PE (photo-etched) grille onto the plastic frame piece - a perfect fit! 

Eagerly awaiting the first King Tiger plastic testshot (TS1) to arrive at the studio... one more week to go.  Finger crossed!






Enjoy!

[ripley]

Looking good . I was hoping you were going to make the frames so the screens sit above the deck , nicely done

[ultravanillasmurf]

Nice.

You could make quite a splash on the modellers front with this kit, I expect cover articles on all the modelling magazines.

[M4_RHINO_01]

That looks AMAZING

[Old Guard]

dont need one.......will have several 

very impressive