Matorro 1/16 rc Germany kingtiger tank ?
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:32 pm
Is there two different paint jobs of this king tiger on sell ? 
the first version:
and the latest
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:48 pm
Yes there are 2
the first version:
and the latest
the first version:
and the latest
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:10 pm
[quote="smittyrob64"]Yes there are 2
Thanks for that
The 2'nd one looks a lot better
Do you know where you can buy them from ?
Thanks for that
The 2'nd one looks a lot better
Do you know where you can buy them from ?
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:17 pm
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:29 pm
[quote="GooglyDoogly"]
Thanks for that ,
Problem is they don't ship to the Uk
Thanks for that ,
Problem is they don't ship to the Uk
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:39 pm
I think Matotoys does ship to the UK, I'm pretty sure I've heard others mentioning it.
You could try Torro, they're the ones that make the metal wheels and tracks that come with upgraded version of a lot of these tanks, and they are on your side of the pond.
I didn't see the latest version on their site, just try emailing them.
http://www.torro-shop.de/index.php/cat/ ... tml/page/2
You could try Torro, they're the ones that make the metal wheels and tracks that come with upgraded version of a lot of these tanks, and they are on your side of the pond.
I didn't see the latest version on their site, just try emailing them.
http://www.torro-shop.de/index.php/cat/ ... tml/page/2
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:50 pm
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:18 pm
Just a little FYI. Tankzone has one of the most spottiest customer service in all of 1/16th RC tank world. Although UK buyers seemed to get better service than the international buyers.
If all else fails, just get the original version and repaint it to your heart's content.
If all else fails, just get the original version and repaint it to your heart's content.
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:29 pm
I've purchased from Tankzone 5 times and never had one problem and my orders arrived very quickly. It was however from their ebay store so I don't know if that makes a difference.
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:32 pm
and your KT looks great, looks like you lightly oversprayed it with brown to subdue the camo?
Do you spray flat and use satin varnishes? or do you add a bit of gloss to your bases and then dullcote later?
Do you spray flat and use satin varnishes? or do you add a bit of gloss to your bases and then dullcote later?
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:50 pm
Yeah, I've ordered from Tankzone in the past too with no problems. But from all the complaints I've heard about them recently, (very late shipment, not answering emails, etc etc), I'm a bit hesitant to order from them again. 
Thanks! Yeah, I over sprayed my KT with a light coat of buff, dark yellow, and flat brown to show a little weathering effect.
All my paints are flat, but when I did an oil wash during the weathering process, it made the whole tank semi-glossy. So I simply coated the whole tank with dullcote once I'm all done with the weathering process.
Thanks! Yeah, I over sprayed my KT with a light coat of buff, dark yellow, and flat brown to show a little weathering effect.
All my paints are flat, but when I did an oil wash during the weathering process, it made the whole tank semi-glossy. So I simply coated the whole tank with dullcote once I'm all done with the weathering process.
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:51 pm
Having no luck getting the 2'nd king tiger
most places only have the first one
most places only have the first one
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:57 am
Got my king tiger coming in the post at last 
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:50 am
GOOGLYDOOGLY:
How would you rate the Matotoys King Tiger in terms of detail/accuracy to the King Tigers from FOV and Dragon?
How would you rate the Matotoys King Tiger in terms of detail/accuracy to the King Tigers from FOV and Dragon?
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:51 am
I don't think it fair to compare the two when one die-cast & cost $699.00 & the other plastic & cost $100.00dragon53 wrote:GOOGLYDOOGLY:
How would you rate the Matotoys King Tiger in terms of detail/accuracy to the King Tigers from FOV and Dragon?
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:24 am
tank turned up today & what a lovely peace of kit it is
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:09 am
How about letting us see a few pics...?? I would be interested to see how the paintjob on yours compares to the first version.uksubs wrote:tank turned up today & what a lovely peace of kit it is
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:44 am
will this doostketten wrote:How about letting us see a few pics...?? I would be interested to see how the paintjob on yours compares to the first version.uksubs wrote:tank turned up today & what a lovely peace of kit it is
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:49 pm
Yeah, hey that looks nice... much better than the first version. 
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:13 am
I was going to get one of these from a guy that Ostketten put me in touch with. Sadly I needed the money for something else and had to pass. Im glad I did , because last Saturday I picked up the FOV pieper King tiger from a small model shop in Liverpool city centre for £200 . I almost got knocked over running to a atm to draw the cash out . I've yet to tell the wife 
but when she eventually finds the wooden box it came in and if she dares to comment , I shall remind her that she has more shoes than Imelda Marcos . It may sound shallow , but having one of these and Liverpool FC being at the top of the premier leauge...I'm having a good couple of weeks .
but when she eventually finds the wooden box it came in and if she dares to comment , I shall remind her that she has more shoes than Imelda Marcos . It may sound shallow , but having one of these and Liverpool FC being at the top of the premier leauge...I'm having a good couple of weeks .