tiger commander figure ?

[harlequin]

Hello Gentlemen just a quick question can anyone in this sage community identify the manufacturer of this tiger commander figure,or is it a custom piece made by someone if so any ideas on the base figure used ? thanking you in advance and all the best. Rob

[doc larsson]

looks custom to me. the gloves look hand made

[tiger tiger]

hi, it loks like a figure i saw on ebay uk the sellers name is mitsu evo i think. He does a lot of 1.16 figures of tank crew/commanders to a high standard and is reasonably priced bid start. I have used him and rcomend him. Hope this is of use to you.

regards tiger tiger

[harlequin]

Thank you gentlemen for taking the time to reply to my question. when i first saw it I thaught it was custom the gloves are a give away .he has just the look i want for my tiger .i will try to track mitsu down, if not its out with the sewing machine. thanks once again for your help lads. all the best Rob

[doc larsson]

Rob

i've seen quite a few items from mitsu evo an they are quite expensive imho.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Verlinden-120mm ... v4exp=true

this verlinden one looks quite similar. If it's the painting of the figure that puts you off you can send it to me and i'll do it for you. Or keep an eye on his auctions cos he releases them in dribs and drabs. i saw one of his figures (a tiger driver,so just the head and shoulders, go for £30+ ) But be patient !

[harlequin]

Thanks for the reply doc, sorry for the delay in my answer the verlinden head is a definate contender but its the white parka look I am looking for.I have seen various other verlinden figures including this one

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but I would like to paint it a distressed white ie he has lived in his clothes for a month or three you know it was white once but it will never be again thanks for the generous offer doc when it comes time to sort him out I may drop you a line if thats ok all the best . Rob

[scalawag]

Hi Harlequin,

Don't know if this might interest you:

http://www.rctank.de/1-16-SCALE-GERMAN- ... r-jacket-1

I have made one of these, and they are a reasonable casting. A little bit rough in some details but ok. The head is moulded to the body so not an easy swap but it could be done if you wanted a different head.

Some alternative heads here:

http://www.axels-modellbau-shop.de/kata ... :8213.html

http://www.axels-modellbau-shop.de/kata ... :8215.html

I suspect the figure you originally saw has had the winter clothing moulded onto a donor body. Looks hand modelled to me rather than being a kit.

Paul

[doc larsson]

ther2 tank riders i have (see previous posts ) have the hooded jackets you mention but i'd be reluctant to modify them to fit into a turret (i seen one went for £50.00 and i think my 2 are better !) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201006386443? ... 1423.l2649

that would be a waste !

what i would do is buy the standard figure that you want and add milli to suit (add ahood on the back ! easy peasy lemon squeezy ! paint covers lots of ahem !) the commander you posted add a hood !

good luck

[tanker 242]

hi harlequin I used the Tamiya 1/16 infantry figure /reversible winter uniform , just change the head & hands , tanker 242

[tanker 242]

ps iff u want u can leave the winter mitts on that are on the figure , tanker 242