Like many here, who restarted their modelling hobby, I retired in 2014 and spend most of the warmer months, fly fishing for trout or hiking. Now that the colder months are here, I decided to start a kit that will take me through the next few months. My decision was between the Bronco M1114 armored HUMVEE with upgrade set from Voyager or MENG King Tiger with Henschel Turret and full intorior and MENG workable tracks and PE set. I watched many build and review videos and decided on the King Tiger. It has been many years since building, with a dabble last winter with a 52" GATO Class sub, which sits in various pieces and stages of completion and the Tamiya M113, which stands completed.
In October I underwent Carpel Tunnel release surgery and the removel of the Trapezium bone from my thumbbecause of arthritis and bone spurs. I am now eight weeks into recovery from surgery. The cast came off last week and having trouble with holding small pieces.
Last night I started on the road wheels, drive sprockets, idler wheels and torsion bars, but won’t be able to do the tracks until they arrive from Andy’s Hobby Headquarters, Which was the only place that had them in stock. I’m also looking for the elusive Zimmerit which seems to be out of stock everywhere. Anyway, lots of time before that’s needed.
I look forward to learning weathering technics and other effects. Thank you for reading my ramblings and look forward to your input and critics as I trudge forward on this overwhelming kit.