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Richy
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parts for scratch build

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Hi Guys

Is there a link or has someone done a build from scratch listing the parts needed for a tiger 1.

or does someone have a list already compiled waiting for the question to be asked ;)


Thanks

Rich
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Re: parts for scratch build

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Not sure what you are looking for Rich... Tiger 1 detail parts can be found just about anywhere... most vendors carry them...but if you are really doing it from "scratch"... it means you build everything from scrap parts.. plasticard...etc... :D

Good luck with collecting bits for your build :thumbup:

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Re: parts for scratch build

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LOL maybe I got the scratch build a little mixed up... I can see it now an egg box body and drinking straw as cannon... I meant a list of parts from the advertised ones I wouldn't want to forget something.

In my head all I need is
metal hull
metal wheels
metal tracks
upper hull
turret and cannon

IM sure there are lots more bits :crazy:
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Richy wrote:LOL maybe I got the scratch build a little mixed up... I can see it now an egg box body and drinking straw as cannon... I meant a list of parts from the advertised ones I wouldn't want to forget something.

In my head all I need is
metal hull
metal wheels
metal tracks
upper hull
turret and cannon

IM sure there are lots more bits :crazy:
:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: Dang Rich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :O ...you don't mess around 8O .................. :haha: ...Metal everything..you may as well buy the package deal made by Mato... think you can ask forgebear....or check with WelshDragon ;)

GOOD LUCK and HAPPY TANKING Image

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Re: parts for scratch build

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I suppose its not all metal although the new mato all metal look very heavy lol...

I have asked forgebear about tank kits and all though he can come up with the goods there not my colour ...I could over spray but am worried about ruining it . unless there is any one near me that can help me spray it :/ ...

I thought about buying a henglong and upgrading but I would prob just replace most parts anyway :O
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Richy wrote:I suppose its not all metal although the new mato all metal look very heavy lol...

I have asked forgebear about tank kits and all though he can come up with the goods there not my colour ...I could over spray but am worried about ruining it . unless there is any one near me that can help me spray it :/ ...

I thought about buying a henglong and upgrading but I would prob just replace most parts anyway :O
You could also look into Taigen...it's about 70% metal on the deluxe model :D ...it comes out way cheaper to buy the whole tank than piece mealing the bits to put one together... ask Painless :D

Happy Tanking Rich Image

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Re: parts for scratch build

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Yeah It was a Taigen full metal I was looking at ;)
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Re: parts for scratch build

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Richy wrote:Yeah It was a Taigen full metal I was looking at ;)
That's a great looking tank... though keep in mind...no matter what brand you get...they all have to be tested lubed and tweeked a little ;)
Not sure if the Taigen has the metal wheels on your wish list though...but it is chocked up with lots of metal goodies :D

Good Luck RichImage

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Re: parts for scratch build

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Thats weird thats almost the exact one lol.

Hmmm..... ;)
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Re: parts for scratch build

Post by tanks_for_the_memory »

Hi Alpha,

That pic you just posted looked intriguing - but I think it's the Hachette 'Build Your Own Tiger' if I'm not mistaken.

From some personal experience buying parts off the internet - and as can be seen from the photo - a real mixed bag (or 'Curate's Egg')!

Just checking...
My Mid-Production Normandy Tiger 1 build thread: http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... =22&t=8350
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