Leningrad Tiger

[Son of a gun-ner]

Yeah, Leia was a bit of a Tigress in her day

This is one particularly nice piece of armour Mr Jimster

[Jimster]

Thanks, gentlemen! I’m about to upgrade the speaker and I’ve ordered an Asiatam recoil/elevation unit and a flash unit and new barrel. I considered getting the Clark unit but this Asiatam is available here in the US from Imex and seems easier to install. I’m just not happy with the Taigen push/pull servo and wire set up that I have now.
If hindsight was 20/20 I sure could’ve saved tons of money and time over these past 8 months! Hell, I may end up with a Clark recoil unit some day.

[Jimster]

I don’t like how my wiring and electronics is partially visible through the the rear deck vents. These early Tigers did not have the mesh covers so should I paint the visible stuff black or attach some thin black material under the deck? It really distracts from any attempt at realism.


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[HERMAN BIX]

I have painted mine for the same reason...............but black cloth is a good idea too.
Jeez its a nice tank mate

[Jimster]

Right, paint it is then. Thanks.
Someone should produce a shallow relief panel that can be placed under the grills that resembles the motor and fuel tanks and hoses and such. I suppose it would need some openings to allow good sound from the speaker. Just thinking out loud.

[PainlessWolf]

Good morning,
For a quick fix, how about printing out an engine image and mounting it on plasticard?
regards,
Painless

[Jimster]

That’s a great idea! I’m surprised nobody sells them. Shouldn’t be too difficult to do. A thin 3D printed insert would also be nice.

[jarndice]

And if Archers or Peddinghaus made water slide decals it would highlight the 3D effect even more.
I think the biggest problem is finding someone who makes/sells Tiger 1 three piece hinged engine covers.

[Jimster]

New goodies arrived. Shout out to Imex for fast shipping!
Asiatam/Taigen recoil/elevation unit, metal mantel and barrel and a flash unit. No more airsoft for me.


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[c.rainford73]

I see that you have converted to the dark side.... I've a few bb models but my collection is primarily IR and recoil capable. I think it does add a level of realism to my models.

Watching your progress. You may be able to do a detailed conversion if you have time, so other members of the forum who are not sure how to do this can watch your install.