LMAO. Don’t worry Bill, I was going to order the final production model, but I need to order the LAV-25 for my son’s upcoming birthday. Might as well kill two birds…
Eric, any idea when the King final is supposed to be out? That’s one I’ve been kind of waiting for. Along with the aniversary issue Panther A late, and the Pz IB. (I’ve wittled it down to those three being at the top of my priority list!) lol
Buy me, buy me!!
Great build. I keep eyeing the one that hobby lobby has, but I dont know if i have room on the shelf for something that big anymore.
Get a bigger shelf, Chris. It looks like it’s worth it!
I’m afraid I don’t know when it’s out and I’m embaressed to say I don’t know the so-called difference on a final production. I’m just looking to save on postage, rather than order twice. I probably will order some Sturmtiger grilles for that upcoming group build.
I think I heard the final had a smooth mantlet. Not sure if that was the only difference or not. Ifigured you, being the ‘tigerman’ would know all that stuff!!
You’re slippin’!! lol
LOL For all I know some of the wingy guys may know more than I on Tigers. [V]
beautiful tiger, panther. I really like the camo, and those friuimodel tracks just set that babay off. might have to take the plunge and buy some of those for my jagdpanzer, if I can find some new wheels and sprockets. semper fi, mike
The Tiger looks great, a nice cammo and a great build [:D]
Eric and Bill
The final Tiger 2 had different tracks, one link type and 18 tooth sprocket wheels, it had the same smooth mantle as the Ardennes tiger 2 Tamiya has out and it had a different rear hatch on the back of the turret, the cut was more angled on the final one
it also had different mudguards/ fenders and a rain guard over the sight
I was going to convert a Tamiya Kingtiger into a final version until i found Dragons one in there catalogue, ive already got the friulmodel tracks and sprockets
if you want to know any more differences ill check my books
The final Tiger II also didn’t have an mg ring on the copula, the turret sides had six track holders instead of four and small rings were welded to the sides to hold camoflage brush and limbs. The rear deck had the rectangular vents protected by plates over them rather than screen… It also had other small differences, but I think most of them have been covered within the previous posts.
BTW, Thanks for all the compliments and support… I am glad to see my efforts are not in vain…
Not in vain at all Panther. Thanks to you and Jon for clarifying a final prod. Tiger II.
Hey, that’s terrif! Thanks for posting the pics (I couldn’t see them til I got home because they are free-web-hosted).
When are these guys doing the final Tiger II?
Very nice - very realistic.
Getting the Porsche one tomorrow hopefully, so I am glad to hear they build up alright.
Looks Great, keep up the good work
that’s one nice beasty panther , you should be realy proud [:p]
Harry, your King TIger looks great.
The camo and weathering make the tank!
Regards, Dan
SShhhhh…King Tiger Group Build? No! I didn’t say it. It was my conscious speaking for me. Must resist…I’m knee deep in group builds…Help! SOS