FoV 1/16 King Tiger

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:05 pm

I was outbid with 2sec to go on an auction where one that was just missing the rear mudflaps sold for $285!

I'd almost be willing to sell my entire 1/18 collection on ebay to get the $$$ for one

Anyone here have one? are they really worth the $6-700 they go for?

WGP Klaus · Post by **WGP Klaus** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:27 pm

The worth is what someone places on something, IMHO their not worth more than they were when originally released, and I've had 6 of these 1:16 monsters (sold three here..lol) and they're incredible display pieces, but take up alot of room. I actually like Franklin Mints 1/24 a little better, based on their size, which make them much easier to display, unfortunately they only did two models, Abrams and Sherman.

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:53 pm

Got any left that you would let go?

(probably not..)

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:58 am

$600-$700 WOW

I agree with Klause . The original price was kind of high and I got a few of them.
But $600-$700 no way.

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:24 am

pickelhaube wrote:$600-$700 WOW

I agree with Klause . The original price was kind of high and I got a few of them.
But $600-$700 no way.

How much were they originally? some sites that show them out of stock have prices at $1000+!

dragon53 · Post by **dragon53** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:29 am

I've got the FOV 1/16 Tiger I-Wittman #007 and the Sherman.
The Tiger's detailing and weathering makes it my favorite model to look at.

I wish I had the FOV 1/16 King Tiger-Peiper, #008.

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:45 am

Any chance it will be released in a new scheme?

I would LOVE to see it in normandy colors

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:31 pm

$700 and with 1 day to go yet

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

UGH

Panther F · Post by **Panther F** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:38 pm

That is WACK!!!

You can get an R/C Tamiya 1/16 King Tiger for around $600.00.

AND STILL USE IT TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:54 pm

Just get a Tamiya kit or a Matorro RC King Tiger (or a combo of both) and customize the heck out of it.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:08 pm

bananapirate wrote:$700 and with 1 day to go yet

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

UGH

WTF !!!

I have 2 of them . I am one of the original hoarders. For that price I think I could let one of them go.

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:19 pm

pickelhaube wrote: WTF !!!

I have 2 of them . I am one of the original hoarders. For that price I think I could let one of them go.

Wait a month so I can B/S/T and ill trade you my whole 1/18 collection?

lol

(I'm kinda serious..

)

P47faninchicago · Post by **P47faninchicago** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:22 pm

I have the King Tiger, Tiger and Sherman. The King Tiger is really nice. However, there is very little metal actually. The large majority is plastic. I was really impressed with all the interior detail. Certainly worth $300-$400. Don't think I would pay $700

ram04 · Post by **ram04** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:48 am

Take a look at this over at Great Models, 1/6 FOA002 Jagdpanzer IV L/70 Metal Kit. Plenty of heft to it and the price is right in there.

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:29 pm

P47faninchicago wrote:I have the King Tiger, Tiger and Sherman. The King Tiger is really nice. However, there is very little metal actually. The large majority is plastic. I was really impressed with all the interior detail. Certainly worth $300-$400. Don't think I would pay $700

Is the hull or turret metal at least?

how are the sherman and tiger 1 in comparison, do they have the full interior with lift off hull?

P47faninchicago · Post by **P47faninchicago** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:30 pm

Nope. The hull and turret are plastic. The gun is metal and I THINK the bottom of the hull is metal but that's it. Oh, and the tracks are metal. Yes, lot of interior detail both in the turret and inside the hull itself. The turret can lift off and the top of the hull can lift off to see the interiors. Nice model but instead of the series being called "extreme metal" it sould be "extremely little metal". Don't buy it thinking you're getting a metal tank-buy it for the interior detail. I think it's worth 300-400.

Yoxford · Post by **Yoxford** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:41 pm

P47faninchicago is a bit mistaken...

The turret on the KT is metal. Hull is plastic. Same with the Tiger 1

The Sherman hull and turret are all metal and has an interior.

BUT, only the KT has a removable turret.

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:01 pm

Yoxford wrote:P47faninchicago is a bit mistaken...

The turret on the KT is metal. Hull is plastic. Same with the Tiger 1

The Sherman hull and turret are all metal and has an interior.

BUT, only the KT has a removable turret.

ah I see, thanks!

P47faninchicago · Post by **P47faninchicago** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:37 pm

I stand corrected. After checking my KT the turret is indeed metal. The hull is plastic

uksubs · Post by **uksubs** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:19 pm

I Had both FOV king tigers & for me the Battle of the Bugle tank is the one to get as the other tank paint job is just wrong .
what people forget is how good the fov king tigers are

The turret come of to show the engine bay , turret come with full stock of 88mm shells

bananapirate · Post by **bananapirate** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:34 am

Somebody just listed one for $1200 (WTF retarded)

I wish I could get one for a half decent price

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:07 pm

uksubs wrote:I Had both FOV king tigers & for me the Battle of the Bugle tank is the one to get as the other tank paint job is just wrong .

what people forget is how good the fov king tigers are

>>> I think it's the other way around and leaves much to be debated but I believe the camo scheme chosen on the 1st. Edition KT is more accurate and close to correct opposed to their 2nd. Edition which I disliked because of its neon green type paint scheme.

............ I hope you get one "bananapirate" because these truly are nice pieces to have.

- MG

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