Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version

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Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version

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yongho wrote: Mon Dec 01, 2025 7:15 am
Jofaur86 wrote: Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:46 am :( Have you looked on Aliexpress?
AliExpress does not have proper parts!
Hello, try using this address "info@rctank.de", they usually reply within 24 hours. :wave:
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Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version

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I've done the conversion from Early tiger to late using Tamiya King Tiger parts. Back in the day, you could get the metal KT wheels and sprues from Tamiya. I made my own wheel hubs from plastic and used the bronze Tamiya RC car bearings. The commanders cupola was from Tamiya KT. You might be able to find a cheap KT donor tank. Late tracks used to be available to fit the Tam Tiger1.
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Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version

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These reference links will help you with the "initial, early, late-early, mid, mid-late, early-late and late-final versions of the Tiger I.

viewtopic.php?t=34436

This is the Tiger tank Bible. It will show you the differences in detail-

https://porschecarshistory.com/wp-conte ... 0Doyle.pdf
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Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version

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I have one of these to do too.
With flash-as suspension & steel wheels.
Impact set up I think.
I’m a long way off starting it yet
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,
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Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version

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I’ve done an early to a mid, it’s in the for sale section if you want to see the photos.

A late has a few other details added, like the armoured turret ring, steel wheel etc. You can make the Taigen metal steel wheels fit.
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