My Tiger Tank Project

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Jimster
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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Here’s a shot showing how much better it looks without the jerry cans and I’ve added the proper tow hook.
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HERMAN BIX
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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Got to ask.......this stuffn gottohaveit tow point.?
What on earth were they towing with it. ?
Not the tank.
No pics of anything else being towed behind a Tiger 1 that I've seen
ever
not one
???
Whats it actually for ?

Anyone ?
Beuller ?
Anyone ??
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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What you did here is plain awesome. So much thought to build this unique tank.
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Jimster
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Thank you, Soeren. It’s been a very educational and enjoyable build.
Herman Bix, I also have not seen any photos of Tigers pulling anything. However it would look cool pulling a Flak 36/37. Maybe just to reposition it somewhere near Leningrad or something. I’m kicking around the idea of building a display diorama someday. Hmmm.
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You should pursue that diorama mate, your tank certainly deserves all the accolades a completed scene would bring.
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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This looks spectacular. Although I've never completed a diorama I've always wanted to make one. I agree with Herman, go for it!
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: My Tiger Tank Project

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Thanks, gentlemen. By golly I think I will. How come the Flak models are in 1/18 scale instead of 1/16?! I see them on eBay for about $75. Is that scale discrepancy a deal breaker?
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Compared with the old 21st Centuary toy version they are closer to scale, so probably the best you wil get right now - I got both of mine for sub 50 quid, but they are in short supply these days. If you want it you gotta pay :(

The old Denix 1/16 diecast models will cost you a kidney if you can find them.
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Thanks for the info Tiger6. I just ordered one (Merit International) for $71 with free shipping. I love watching these beasts being fired on YouTube videos.
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Jimster wrote:Thanks for the info Tiger6. I just ordered one for $71 with free shipping. I love watching these beasts being fired on YouTube videos.
Where did you find it? Do you have a link?Image
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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