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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 11:43 pm
by EAO
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.

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:46 am
by PershingLover
This Tiger is almost your child now! Looks amazing, every single detail!

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:54 am
by Jimster
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.

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:16 am
by Jnewboy
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.
Thanks for checking in Image


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Lookin Great Jim!!!!

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:28 am
by Jimster
Thanks, man! That really means a lot coming from a superstar modeler such as yourself.

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2021 4:22 pm
by Jnewboy
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:

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2021 11:50 pm
by Jimster
Thanks. I just might give that a try.

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:31 pm
by LK88
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 ...

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 6:46 pm
by Jimster
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.

Re: My Tiger Tank Project

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:17 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
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: