Metal observation slits

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kj68
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Metal observation slits

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Hi I am finding it difficult to find the metal observation slits to fit onto my Tiger 1 tank can anyone help please I have tried looking on Welshdragon and forebears sites but can see any. :thumbup:
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Re: Metal observation slits

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Hallo Kevin, I assume you mean the round vision ports with a horizontal slit fitted to both sides of the Tiger 1 Turret.?
If so you might like to go to ------------
www.rctank.de
Click on Accessories,
Click on Tiger 1,
Click on Sub Page "3" and scroll down,
The item is titled "Tiger 1 SEE SLOTS, 2 PCS, Priced Euros 3.90"
My experience with this dealer is that they always deliver but they are not the fastest. :thumbup:
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Re: Metal observation slits

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That's the ones Shaun thanks again mate. :thumbup:
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Re: Metal observation slits

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If you haven't ordered them already I have a spare pair knocking around somewhere - which you can have for free.

However please note that they are not strictly accurate because the slit should be just beneath the halfway point.

That's why you're better of getting a couple of the relevant Tamiya sprues: they are accurate and you get a lot of other useful spares at the same time!
My Mid-Production Normandy Tiger 1 build thread: http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... =22&t=8350
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Hi tanks I have already ordered some observation slits but thanks for the offer really generous. I suppose these are better than heating a flat screw driver up and melting the slot in and the metal ones are nicer to look at. :thumbup:
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kj68 wrote:Hi tanks I have already ordered some observation slits but thanks for the offer really generous. I suppose these are better than heating a flat screw driver up and melting the slot in and the metal ones are nicer to look at. :thumbup:
They do look better than the screwdriver trick. I tried it hashed it up and covered them w
The ones you ordered :haha:
HL /Mato tiger 1 early, Tamiya Tiger 1 early, Taigen tiger 1 mid
Taigen T34/85, HL SU-100
Jagdpanzer Lang
Taiga Jagdpanther
Heng Long Sherman DGS Firefly kit
Tamiya King Tiger (unbuilt)
Mato all metal Panzer III
1/10 Jagdpanther
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