Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger (Henschel Turret) - Meng 1/35

Armor/AFV WWII Axis
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Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this Meng kit


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to make the Tank 223 s.H.Pz.Abt. 501 SS Battalion


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A quick look inside the box:


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First steps …


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The swing arms can be problematic on that kit, check yours before you get too far along. They tend to droop down, causing the road wheels to fit skewed.

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Assembling the upper hull …


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I’ve finished assembling the main components, now it’s time to start putting and sanding…


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… and after putting and sanding, I applied a coat of Mr. Surface black primer…


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For the RAL 7028 I used for the first time the MRP-037 and here is the result after the paint job …


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… I have to say that I am having some difficulties with the MRPs … I have to correct some overspray and the paint did not come out very evenly …


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Camo phase one almost completed …


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Track Assembly …


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Ambush Camouflage almost finished …


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Almost ready for weathering …


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Weathering first phase …


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Panzer almost completed … what do you think?


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