Tiger 1 final production changes

[Tiger 323]

Let’s talk final production modifications and changes! Anyone know how many mid production turrets and final production turrets where manufactured? When was the thicker top plate armor added and when was the 3 fittings/anchor points added for the small hoist? Also I see so many cupolas that are welded but I was told they weren’t welded on and in fact bolted on from underneath, can anyone confirm this? Also was the loader hatch welded on or bolted? From photos of real tigers it appears to be recessed in the plate and bolted and perhaps the hinges for the loaders hatch were welded? Also anyone know when the turret protection rings were added? And do you have pictures or know anyone who makes them? I have no problem trying to make one but know id probably struggle with correct scale? Also does anyone know if I’m fact late production tigers were in fact covered in red oxide primer? What about the German yellow? Was that applied over the red primer at the factory?

[jarndice]

Hi,
The Turret Ring Guard was added in February 1944,
The Turret Roof was increased to 40mm thickness in March 1944,
3 Sockets were added for the Boom in June 1944.
I hope that helps.
My source is Alan Hanby.

[Tiger 323]

Hi,
The Turret Ring Guard was added in February 1944,
The Turret Roof was increased to 40mm thickness in March 1944,
3 Sockets were added for the Boom in June 1944.
I hope that helps.

Yes very much thank you! Any idea about the cupola not being welded?

[jarndice]

The place to go to for a Turret Protection Ring is
http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de
8 Euros plus Post for a SPLITTERSCHUTZRING.
Do remind Ludwigs that as a resident of the USA you are not liable to Value Added Tax (VAT)

[HERMAN BIX]

That Ludwigs site has done my head in!
Im also looking for the splinter ring & no way I can find it.
can you locate the actual page Mr Jarndice & link the URL please.

[jarndice]

That Ludwigs site has done my head in!
Im also looking for the splinter ring & no way I can find it.
can you locate the actual page Mr Jarndice & link the URL please.

http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de

click on shop then,
German Armoured vehicles,
then
Tiger H,
then scroll down to anti-fragment ring 8 Euros.
I cannot get the URL to work

[HERMAN BIX]

That Ludwigs site has done my head in!
Im also looking for the splinter ring & no way I can find it.
can you locate the actual page Mr Jarndice & link the URL please.

http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de

click on shop then,
German Armoured vehicles,
then
Tiger1 H,
then scroll down to anti-fragment ring 8 Euros.
I cannot get the URL to work

All I get is a page that says "from the beginning-to today "

[jarndice]

When I just clicked on-------
www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de
It took me to Ludwigs menu site.

[HERMAN BIX]

https://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/Tiger1zubehoer.html

I went a different way & got to this.
The splinter ring is about half way down the page