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I like the Kelly's Heroes Meng mod, but it's not a toon version - and that's really the point with this one.
Or so I keep telling myself as I struggle to realistically paint and weather my toon models!
More on that later.

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Next is the Tiger turret.
Five parts (as shown) and the swivel on the gun barrel is a bit more than the Sherman.
I really love the short fat barrel!

Plus, the top plate...which is the first fit I don't like.
The top plate is located by four tabs sticking up from the sides of the turret.
When securely in place, there is a seam all the way around the turret (that's fine(
but it is broken by these four interlocking tabs.
I tried sanding everything smoother in an attempt to hide these tabs,
but it will require putty to do so - something I decided I was not going to do.

So, I'm living with it.
Only a minor issue with this build.

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The turret fits to the hull in the same manner as the Sherman, with two locating tabs that lock it to the hull.
It swivels tightly but smoothly.

You will also notice I have attached all the detail parts to the Turret...there's quite a few parts, including hatch details and the flare pots.
Next up is paint.

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<blockquote data-quote="airdave" data-source="post: 249947" data-attributes="member: 12086">I like the Kelly&#039;s Heroes Meng mod, but it&#039;s not a toon version - and that&#039;s really the point with this one.Or so I keep telling myself as I struggle to realistically paint and weather my toon models!More on that later....Next is the Tiger turret.Five parts (as shown) and the swivel on the gun barrel is a bit more than the Sherman.I really love the short fat barrel!Plus, the top plate...which is the first fit I don&#039;t like.The top plate is located by four tabs sticking up from the sides of the turret.When securely in place, there is a seam all the way around the turret (that&#039;s fine(but it is broken by these four interlocking tabs.I tried sanding everything smoother in an attempt to hide these tabs,but it will require putty to do so - something I decided I was not going to do.So, I&#039;m living with it.Only a minor issue with this build.[ATTACH=full]142359[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]142360[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]142361[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]142362[/ATTACH].............................The turret fits to the hull in the same manner as the Sherman, with two locating tabs that lock it to the hull.It swivels tightly but smoothly.You will also notice I have attached all the detail parts to the Turret...there&#039;s quite a few parts, including hatch details and the flare pots.Next up is paint.[ATTACH=full]142367[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]142368[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="airdave, post: 249947, member: 12086"] I like the Kelly's Heroes Meng mod, but it's not a toon version - and that's really the point with this one. Or so I keep telling myself as I struggle to realistically paint and weather my toon models! More on that later. ... Next is the Tiger turret. Five parts (as shown) and the swivel on the gun barrel is a bit more than the Sherman. [I]I really love the short fat barrel![/I] Plus, the top plate...which is the first fit I don't like. The top plate is located by four tabs sticking up from the sides of the turret. When securely in place, there is a seam all the way around the turret (that's fine( but it is broken by these four interlocking tabs. I tried sanding everything smoother in an attempt to hide these tabs, but it will require putty to do so - something I decided I was not going to do. So, I'm living with it. Only a minor issue with this build. [ATTACH type="full" alt="meng-tiger-build (12)_1024x678.jpg"]142359[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="meng-tiger-build (13)_1024x678.jpg"]142360[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="meng-tiger-build (14)_1024x678.jpg"]142361[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="meng-tiger-build (15)_1024x678.jpg"]142362[/ATTACH] ............................. The turret fits to the hull in the same manner as the Sherman, with two locating tabs that lock it to the hull. It swivels tightly but smoothly. You will also notice I have attached all the detail parts to the Turret...there's quite a few parts, including hatch details and the flare pots. Next up is paint. [ATTACH type="full"]142367[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]142368[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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