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Buildreport: Hobby Boss/Taigen Tiger I late

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 2:30 pm
by Soeren
Hi there, I bought a Taigen "late" Tiger last year. Now I figured it had to be improved. As the turret is all metal, that somewhat limits my options in refitting the details like cupola, vent, politics, etc. Also the late would need a turret roof mod, as well as a collar.around etc. We will see.
First idea was to add a Aber mid detail kit. This includes optics, but from my experience with the Panther, the Taigen slots for the optics are too narrow. At least the kit already offers a lot of detail additions and should improve the tank. I have to look deeper into this.
Another option would be just to go with a mid Tiger with steel wheels.

Any thoughts and precautions will be appreciated.

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 6:22 pm
by Soeren
As unspectacular as it gets. And the trusty 1/35th scale test model of course. This time it is an AFV Club Tiger late, primed and ready for a decision.

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:19 pm
by Estnische
Maybe start wil the steel wheels and see how you feel about it. Once they are on, it might confirm what else you want to do. Find an image of a late that you like and see what you feel must be included.

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2017 8:52 pm
by Soeren
That is a good idea. Might start from that point.

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:48 pm
by Soeren
After thinking it through. I have made the decision to get me another "reference kit" The Academy late has the appropriate markings to try. Together with the Armoramas review plus corrections it might end up acceptable. The option is for a green knight and tri tone camo as well... We will see.

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:46 pm
by Soeren
Howdy Folks.

There were some things incoming today and the builds will start soon. Builds...yes, because in the end with will be 4 Tigers in here. Two in 1/35th scale and two in 1/16th.

How´s that? Well, I went for the HB Tiger top and turret for the RC version on the Taigen lower, because of the better Turret. Inspired by Mr Wolfs build, although it will be much different, so no worries.
Also the HB top has some better details, although not in all places, compared to the Taigen/HL upper. But it also has the option for specifically designed add on parts.

So it will be the HB Top Taigen lower RC Tiger late, the HL/Taigen Top HB lower mid Tiger. And the two late Tiger in 1/35th scale.

Here is what I got so far. Some more bits and pieces incoming. For the connection between the top/lower of the different brands, strong magnets might be usefull to securely connect the two parts.

Stay tuned

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2017 6:44 pm
by PainlessWolf
Good morning,
Following along. I have another Tiger to do here soon ( my own early Tamiya ) after a 1/6 Stuart and an M16 build. Inspiration and tips on how to do better are always things I enjoy.
regards,
Painless

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2017 2:11 am
by c.rainford73
Wow this I's very interesting. I will be following along closely. So nice to see all these unique versions of the tiger with the upgrades and part options

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:03 pm
by Soeren
I am interested to see the forthcoming as well...

Still waiting for the turret insides form rctankelectronics, then I will see whether the ABER Tiger barrel is an option.

I got the Academy kit today with the paint schemes. Idea is to build everything top to bottom. So starting with turrets, until those are painted, then go to the hulls.

We´ll see.

Re: Tiger build planning

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:44 pm
by Soeren
The first progress, turret roof modification. 1mm styrene added to the big boy and amended some features according to the Armorama review for the Academy Tiger. The scaled drawing from Tiger1info doesnt match the HB Tiger though, but after adding the weld lines everything should be fine.

Just as a side note. The 505 No 300 would be a mid Tiger with steel wheels. Interesting now that i went with the other number of the same Abteilung. The 300 would be included in the Academy set as well, funny.

Good thing though. Both had the large muzzle brake. So the Aber early barrel should be alright. :thumbup: