My Tiger Tank Project

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EAO
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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Jim,

I thought "smirking Stephan" was new! Very nice! Elmod vs. Beier board for "Miss Leningrad", what a conundrum! :crazy: That Beier board seemed crazy good in the Tiger. It had me considering it, but I love the Elmod Fusion Pro with the Bluetooth adapter for my phone. That's the only drawback I can tell...at least that's what I'm telling my self! :lolno:

Cheers,
Eric.
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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This Tiger is almost your child now! Looks amazing, every single detail!
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Thank you very much! I take her out for a drive several times a week after work just to unwind and enjoy the sounds. She’s been a real solid trooper.
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Jimster wrote:Update. I tried the Beier SFR 1-D control board but before I got all the programming adjusted I realized that my Elmod was so finely tuned by me over time that I couldn’t let go. The Elmod’s driving parameters are already tweaked perfectly so I’ll save the Beier for my gunboat or some unforeseen future project. The Beier is too much board for an old bucket like my Ol’ Ugly.
I did add a radioman peeking out of his hatch. As soon I figure out the linkage geometry I’ll hook up a leftover micro servo so he can turn his head like the commander’s. I’ll also add his headphones. I know Tiger hatches didn’t open that far but want to be able to turn the turret. Modeler’s license.
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Lookin Great Jim!!!!
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Thanks, man! That really means a lot coming from a superstar modeler such as yourself.
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Jimster wrote:Thanks, man! That really means a lot coming from a superstar modeler such as yourself.
Wow! Thanks! I don't know about "superstar" though! :haha:

A nice effect you might like and looks great on panzer grey is rubbing a graphite stick on the edges which gives it a nice metal look :thumbup:
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Thanks. I just might give that a try.
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very impressive of you Tiger, this design of the tank with two rommel boxes is fascinating and you have succeeded in terms of graphite I use an ordinary soft pencil, graphite scraping with a knife and finger I apply and smear to highlight places, mate Elmod Pro you can connect the figure to a servo and use mode Radar in the application ... you have a beautiful unique piece ...
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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Thank you. My commander’s head moves with a servo and this radioman’s head is set up to move as well. I use micro servos. Adds a little fun. And the Elmod Fusion Pro is just about the best board for WW2 era tanks. Beier is almost overkill.
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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Notwithstanding the glory that is your tracked companion ( :clap: ), Jim, much of the discussion here over controllers, electronics, servos, and artistic flourishes, can easily (and very usefully) be instructive to others thinking of customising their own favourite steeds. :D
Immersive and detailed threads, such as this one, also help to build the library of knowledge that the forum houses.
Now, after lavishing you with praise, mine will be a large Glenmorangie, please- if you're buying :thumbup: :haha:
"Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"- Mark Twain.
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