Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
I think even Kanye West would approve of that one (butt/booty) It's still a great-looking Tiger, Jim.
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
Thank you. A little way to go but she'll run again.
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
A candid resting shot.
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
Well I've all the parts now except for needing to go and get some new bolts etc to fix the new HL Ultimate gearboxes in.
Really no excuse for not having this finished yet so I'm pushing on.
Manufactured a cover for the air intake, its not pretty but I think once painted it'll serve nicely.
Really no excuse for not having this finished yet so I'm pushing on.
Manufactured a cover for the air intake, its not pretty but I think once painted it'll serve nicely.
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
Its been a while. Life and all that guff.
Finally got round to getting the necessary bits to mount my new 'Ultimate' gearboxes and that meant the metal tracks could finally get involved. Lots still to do but I think the end is in sight.
Finally got round to getting the necessary bits to mount my new 'Ultimate' gearboxes and that meant the metal tracks could finally get involved. Lots still to do but I think the end is in sight.
Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
43rdRecceReg wrote:I think even Kanye West would approve of that one (butt/booty)
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
I'm very glad of the metal tracks. I was worried about the extra weight being a problem but it seems to have improved various things including the ability to climb.
I shall be having a marsch outside later and will post some video.
I've got to tweak the cannon a touch as the elevation mechanism isn't quite in alignment so not getting full range of motion and I've also got a bit of juddering in the turret when traversing clockwise but outside of those minor flaws I'm chuffed to bits with her.
I shall be having a marsch outside later and will post some video.
I've got to tweak the cannon a touch as the elevation mechanism isn't quite in alignment so not getting full range of motion and I've also got a bit of juddering in the turret when traversing clockwise but outside of those minor flaws I'm chuffed to bits with her.
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
I must also say a big thank you to everyone who has helped me with advice or positive feedback.
I'd have got this done eventually but you have all helped immensely and paved the road.
Danke mein herren, prost!
I'd have got this done eventually but you have all helped immensely and paved the road.
Danke mein herren, prost!
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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.
Its a tad long but fast forward a bit and climbing is successful.
https://youtu.be/3wWz2K0XErg
A couple more ideas have occurred for outside entertainment...
https://youtu.be/3wWz2K0XErg
A couple more ideas have occurred for outside entertainment...