Building the New 1/35 Takom King Tiger with full interior part 3 

That was incredible. I remember building models with my cousin who, unfortunately passed away from Leukemia.

I'm 56 now and I've been building models since I was 7. Unfortunately for me my dad didn't build models, no brothers that built models so I learned on my own and I realized that I had a lot to learn and change when it comes to building a model. I just started airbrushing and I've spent the last 3 weeks or so watching you and others that know what they're doing so that I can learn from what I've seen. At the moment I'm building Hasegawa's 1/32 scale P-47D of Francis "Gabby" Gabreski's airplane. I'm not going to do that particular airplane, but anyway, hopefully everything I've watched so far will help my model turn out better than any before that. So far that's been true. Thank God for the airbrushing videos too because I had made that a 1,000 times harder than it needed to be. Anyway, sorry for writing a whole book and thank you again for all the great videos. Michael Truhett U.S.C.G. Veteran Semper Paratus 🇺🇸

you need a vacation after completing this model lol thank you for building the model AND filming the whole thing, much effort indeed.

Andy you got me back into modeling... screwing around on RU-vid stumbled across your models and after 15 years got back into it.. looks awesome

Andy I have to thank you! I had actully lost my interrest in modelling and had just tossed it all in a box but after watching alot of your videos i have found all my gear back and started again! And I am loveing it!! Thanks Andy! It was your movies who sparked my interrest again!:)

I hate people who make things look so easy ... awesome job!

Sometimes you really got to admire those mould makers and designers to compe up with such complex moulds for these models.

I think that this kit is one that a lot of people will buy and in ten years time it will be still in their stash pile awaiting the time required to build it. A good 80% of the time required to build this tank is for parts that will in most cases never be seen again, unless, like you they build a display stand for it. It is without doubt a fantastically detailed tank, but I would never buy it as it is just too complicated for my abilities, as I am still very much a beginner and just about capable of building a Tamiya kit. More experienced builders will no doubt relish the challenge, but for now at least, I will stick to something below the 1000 parts count! Many thanks for these videos on the build and painting of this model kit and you deserve a nice long break after those 60 hours of labour required to complete it. Take it easy for a while and have some fun, Joe

Andy, you are an inspiration. I built my last Tamiya kit back in the early 90's. After stumbling onto your channel, I've been so inspired to get back into building I've bought three kits, an Iwata airbrush and a slew of paints and am rounding out my brushes and tools right now to resume this hobby of love I've been away from so long. I suppose I could thank you, or be angry because it's costing me money but, I am so appreciative of you guiding me back to such a fulfilling past time. Thanks Andy and btw, you do great work.

Wow... just... wow. This model is so impressive, you did a really great job on it! Also, I cant get over how sexy the tracks look

it is the best king tiger model i ever seen

Great job Andy ! I love the way you chose to present the model to show off the interior features.

Absolutely amazing. I am a modeler, but not tanks; however, I am learning useful techniques by watching the videos. Thanks.

Wow Andy, that looks so great! You hit it out of the ball park with that camo too! Wonderful!!🙌

Building this now, using your videos as a guide for painting, the only thing I’m doing different is metal torsion bars for working suspension, and modifying the torsion arms to allow for working wheels and sprockets along with some metal tracks, thank you for the inspiration

This model probably has more pieces than the actual tank. A great build, Andy, I give you respect. Btw, I can imagine the designers’ face when he was asked to do that zimmerit. 😂

Andy, fabulous job. What a beauty. So good to see how that whole thing goes from scratch. All your videos are fantastic. But I have to say I am not too sure about the classical music thing. Otherwise, top notch, fabulous.

before i buy any kit i check youtube to see if there are any build videos, and i swear every time i do a search there is Andy with a video lol. Thank you for making these and great job as always .

Just bought one, looking forward to building it. Great video thanks

Hi Andy, I did not know that part three was already out when I watched part two, you have truly done a GREAT job, and as I have said you are a true inspiration to the hobby, so for this build I will mark you 20/10. Take care mate Les

This kit looks amazing. I just inherited this kit from my brother who can't do models anymore and I am looking forward to building it even though it is a bit intimidating. Keep up the great work.

.... oh, and nice touch with the timing idler bearing down under the display platform ;)

Andy, the build has been beautiful,. Great job😊

To me that is the best one you ever did

Looks fantastic Andy! I don't think the base needs to be bigger. You just want to see the model and the interior. Fantastic!! Like it a lot!! Over the last couple months you really have got me interested in doing a tank. Thanks!

Your skills show. And the narration is clear, concise and articulate. The music is just fine - don't forget some ofthe other masters, but no Wagner.

The amount of engineering it took to design this vehicle during the war is insane.... And great build.

Fantastic job Andy , it was pleasure to watch your vidios ! Take care buddy.

Beautiful. Watching you build this was an experience, thank you so much for sharing this with us!

I think the real King Tiger had only five more actual parts , Great Job by the way ! - It is a work of art

How can one dislike this! Amazing!

Bravo Andy! Bravo! I look forward to watching your videos weekly! I must say I've used some of your techniques and methods. Your videos are inspirational. Keep up the awesome work!

just got a tamiya king tiger i ordered from you guys and i cant wait to start building it

Wow. Great build Andy. It really shows how tight it is inside for the crew even for such a big tank. Getting those 88 mm shells off the rack and loaded must have been a workout! 🇨🇦

It is very educational to see all the pieces going in - it really shows how a tank works and what functionality each part has. I also understand better why the 1/35 scale is the small end of what can be motorized with RC and why the 1/16 is a better scale to do that. Blue Danube waltz? Good choice.

I've built the Meng version, which is a superb kit, and I've just ordered this one on the strength of your video's. Superb build and paint and well described, I'm looking forward to this one.

Love your work. Working on a panther myself, a takom kit with interior. lot of work .

Fantastic build Andy. I've watched this a few times so far and enjoyed every moment of the build....

I agree wholeheartedly with Vortex, a lot of effort but the end result is just increadible. Thanks for sharing.

Very very nice build. Almost inspires me to build one myself. I’ve been building large scale sailing vessels primarily since high school and have enjoyed that very much.

very impressed with the work, thanks for filming it up close with the camera, I know that can be a pain!

I like the use of an old tooth brush for chipping. good idea.

Fantastic build of a great kit! Congratulations!

I love what you do Andy, wish I had my own hobby shop. Thanks for sharing your tips. I'm working on a Dragon King Tiger and can't wait to try the chipped white wash effect.

You are the best!!! I'm just a newbie but i choose the King Tiger 1/35 Takom lol and I was very confused until i watched your video. I've just finished my King Tiger xD, also Tiger 1, Ferdinand, Panther ahead. Thanks alot Andy.

Hello Handy, it's been a while since I've been following your fantastic videos, you're a really great champion! A good greeting from Sardinia.

very nice job Andy thanks for taking the time to build an awesome tiger 2

If this was me then i'd propably have the lower hull, upper hull, turret and turret roof sitting ontop of eachother as if it was fully built. But not flues so you could just take it apart to show off the awesome detail!

VERY WELL done, Young Son!!!!

well worth watching, excellent job on that one Andy, the kit AND the build definitely raises the bar.

fantastic build Andy well done

Great display idea. So much work! If it took you 60 hours, that means it would take me 60 months!

I'd love to know how you paint the tracks and road wheels etc once on, I'm looking at this kit soon and am kinda dreading this part!

Great build, it would be awesome to see it next to another German tank to get a grasp of its size

Nice! The only things I would do differently are a hanging (using fishing line) display and cutting a front and possibly rear quarter then posing those parts diagonally off to the sides so as to show off the armor thickness; but honestly it's a lot of display area as is. Great job!!! I've been offered the sister model of this (i.e. Henschel Turret w/ Zimmerit) for $60 but don't know if I'll have the time or proper display area. This is a tough decision.

Good tips, good video! Lots of work for the modeler and thanks to you a good specification of what to pay attention to and how best to build the model. Thanks a lot for this! Unfortunately I see 45 thumbs down again? Why do people do this? Are probably not capable of modeling themselves, but have to downplay the performance of others. Idiots for me -Sorry!

Excellent work, Andy. Really enjoyed watching this build. I'm defiantly going to build this 1 myself at some point once i finish the 5 kits i've got on the go at the moment;)

Hi Andy. Great video, as always.

Bonjour de la France ville dunkerque superbe excellent travail continue comme ça 😉😉😉

wow what a build andy , i have just reacantly discoverd your chanell and all i can say is awsome

Well done Andy - you made it look easy!

Re-watching as I plan on finally getting this kit. Is it just me, or the opening scene where Andy shows the box, he didn't look to happy as usual? I think he doesn't like these full interior kits.... lol, don't blame him. I generally to military mainly do to easier assembly and more forgiving paint style (generally all one color...lol). So when I do a car or something, it's a chore at times.

Cheers for the great work! It's a pleasure to watch!

What a great model and a great job too¡ very good videos!

Fantastic Andy! you made Takom proud im sure!!

It is really amazing. I like it watching your video's, because I can learn from your workingprocess! The first thing I do on a new day is looking 'what's new from Andy'! All the best with your business! Greetings from Holland!

Beautiful King Tiger

Looks beautiful Andy.

Very nice build thank you can't wait to start on mind

A Tank in action has no rusty and dirty tracks, they are metallic shiny. Only after some time in the barraks the tracks become rusty. As a former Leopard-driver I know.

When you showed the " Please subscribe " I just clicked Subscribe as fast as I could, well done on that kit.

Thanks for the informative video and making it look so easy! I get inspired by stuff like this. Also a huge thanks for using NICE MUSIC in your lapse sequences!

What an awesome kit very well built Andy ....a great series of videos. well done

Wonderful series, thanks so much for this build, loved it!

I'd love to be able to get this kit without the interior stuf. Awesome looking beast Andy !

Wow that's a lot of fiddly little parts but overall an awesome result, well done!

Another great build, Andy! Congratulations. Really like that camo. I wish the kit came with a crew so we could have a better sense of scale.

Great work, only thing I noticed that was wrong was radio is facing driver and not facing towards the radio operator/ hull machine gunner. Amazing kit.

This ist the best tank you ever build My respect

Beautiful kit, never knew about it before this video

I believe the outer brown camouflage was actually also just the red oxide primer. Germans just applied the other colors on top of it and left the primer visible in places to save paint. Shortage of everything, basically, and Königstiger was a late war tank after all.

Wow this amazing... You are very talented and I really enjoyed this :)

great build Andy! thanks for sharing this beast of a kit, might tackle it some day ;) keep videos coming, always a pleasure to watch.

Man, this is outright beautiful...

I just bought this kit. even though i'm newish to modeling, this should occupy my spare time for a while :) although I wish you were a little more clear on what clear coats to use and when

Brilliant and amazing Work

Thanks as always, Andy!

Sick box artwork

Outstanding Job!

Good idea about how to display it thanks for the vid just about to start a 1/16 panzer iv kit with interior now i know best way to show it off

Love the camo scheme!

Great build. If I can ever finish this, I would put it on acrylic support instead of oxide primer. I have been thinking it would be nice to have an assembly scene with overhead hoist.

Could u do more dioramas please, also fantastic job Andy. Well done.

Time for a nice, easy Bandai Star Wars model again after this monster. They've released a few new kits since your last Star Wars video and I'd love to see you have another shot at them.

Great Job, Andy! loock great!

great job, andy. it looks very very well. the build seems to make fun.

Another great detailed video thanks Andy keep up the great work 😀

What a lot of work! nice job.

top drawer work with this one, i have the kit on my shelf and i just cant bring myself to building it incase it doesnt meet the mark, if i get half way to this id be well happy!!

Hi great work, i think i buy this kit its so detail and looks great, the paint work too but i dont like the camouflage coulers i paint it different so great work an welkome from Germany