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FoV 1/16 King Tiger
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:05 pm
by bananapirate
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?
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:27 pm
by WGP Klaus
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.
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:53 pm
by bananapirate
Got any left that you would let go?
(probably not..)
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:58 am
by pickelhaube
$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.
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:24 am
by bananapirate
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+!
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:29 am
by dragon53
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:45 am
by bananapirate
Any chance it will be released in a new scheme?
I would LOVE to see it in normandy colors

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:31 pm
by bananapirate
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:38 pm
by Panther F
That is WACK!!!
You can get an R/C Tamiya 1/16 King Tiger for around $600.00.
AND STILL USE IT TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 3:54 pm
by GooglyDoogly
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:08 pm
by pickelhaube
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:19 pm
by bananapirate
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..

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Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:22 pm
by P47faninchicago
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
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:48 am
by ram04
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.
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:29 pm
by bananapirate
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?
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:30 pm
by P47faninchicago
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:41 pm
by Yoxford
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:01 pm
by bananapirate
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!
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:37 pm
by P47faninchicago
I stand corrected. After checking my KT the turret is indeed metal. The hull is plastic
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:19 pm
by uksubs
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

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 12:34 am
by bananapirate
Somebody just listed one for $1200 (WTF retarded)
I wish I could get one for a half decent price
[+] FoV 1:16 Königstiger II
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:07 pm
by MG-42
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