centaur567
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Thanks!! I was wondering about the access panels on the bottom. I have 2 pics. One of a destroyed KT and one of a model. Both shoe an open hatch under the radio operator. Should I open this as well. Gary S.
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1/48th Bandai King Tiger
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Thanks!! I was wondering about the access panels on the bottom. I have 2 pics. One of a destroyed KT and one of a model. Both shoe an open hatch under the radio operator. Should I open this as well. Gary S.
I don't think I would fit. 
centaur567
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It looks like it is cut out between the torsion bars and is an escape hatch. Both pics don't show a cover. does your kit have this feature? Gary S.
I don't think I would fit.
Heavens Eagle
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Umm, is that Eisenhower in the photo? Looks like it might be. :hmmm
Neat photo! Also shows how thin the belly plate is. Not real thick at all.
Neat photo! Also shows how thin the belly plate is. Not real thick at all.
centaur567
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Yes, That's Eisenhower. My question is about he open hatch. Gary S.
centaur567
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Speaking of open, here's my tank commander.
This was my inspiration. Gary S.
Yep that's open. 
Gotta wonder if the crew opened it when they got knocked out or if someone did it later during inspection but it's clear from both the photo and the kit that's what it is.
Gotta wonder if the crew opened it when they got knocked out or if someone did it later during inspection but it's clear from both the photo and the kit that's what it is.
centaur567
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MP your last post isn't showing. OK Now it is.Gary S.
centaur567
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Yep that's open.
Gotta wonder if the crew opened it when they got knocked out or if someone did it later during inspection but it's clear from both the photo and the kit that's what it is.
Is your model like that? Is it in front of the R/O seat? Gary S.
Yep that's open.
Gotta wonder if the crew opened it when they got knocked out or if someone did it later during inspection but it's clear from both the photo and the kit that's what it is.
Is your model like that? Is it in front of the R/O seat? Gary S.
Yes
See the wheel in front of R/O?
centaur567
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Thanks, I have a cover made for it already to be installed during lunch break. I cut them out from index cards. Good enough. I have a blunt hypo needle to imprint screw heads. Thanks Gary S.
centaur567
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Made a batch combining acrylic craft paint with talc powder to made a paste for the zimmerett. After a few trials with different small combs, I think it's coming out ok. Not finished yet. Gary S.
centaur567
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Thanks!! After looking at the picture, it looks like I need to work on the lumps and bumps. Gary S.
go man go! 
iambrb
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I would think that the hatch opens internally, and that the latch mechanism is internal as well, in order to keep the underside as smooth as possible. You may want to look at internal pics to verify.
Every time I think I want to build a tank with an interior I start looking at what youse-guys are going thru and reconsider. Neat work tho!
Every time I think I want to build a tank with an interior I start looking at what youse-guys are going thru and reconsider. Neat work tho!
centaur567
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An internal hatch makes more sense. Gary S.
centaur567
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Back on the bench after a year and a half of doing other projects. More work done on applying the zimmerette.
Gary S. XXXXV XX XX