1944 Tiger 1 ( Late )

Tiggr · Post by **Tiggr** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 10:07 pm

Not that I am biased or anything......nice Tiger.

I guess that having had a top custom paint job, this big cat will be sans zimmerit.

jackalope · Post by **jackalope** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:18 pm

Thanks guys. So I shouldn't give up?

jarndice · Post by **jarndice** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:22 pm

I used "JACKS" Dressmakers pin direction for the Rivets on my Tiger 1s Fenders I also bought from a "Dolls House Accessories" web site the slide bolts that lock and unlock the side flaps of the fenders and to give the fenders a bit of stiffness I backed them with 1mm Plasticard,
It is all pretty easy but very rewarding.
Jack when I get a bit distracted from this mayhem I mix building 1/8 R/C Warbirds and drowning in books on all things Armour, It never fails although do watch out for runaway Focke Wulf 190s,
I now have a double scar on my lower leg where the propeller stopped,

Shaun.

c.rainford73 · Post by **c.rainford73** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:31 pm

jackalope wrote:Thanks guys. So I shouldn't give up?

No way my friend

every once and a while I step away from the hobby unless I'm in a "groove". I will from time to time sell off some completed pieces as needed to make space and refuel my need to build something from scratch again.

Stay the course

too much talent to "retire from the crazy world of tanks"

Carl

PainlessWolf · Post by **PainlessWolf** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 12:00 am

Good afternoon!
Terry, it has been said. Go build a tank! *wink* Tiggr, rightly so. This late 1944, Late War Tiger will not sport any zimmerit. Dust, dirt and minor weathering scuffs from lots of running, yes! ;o)
regards,
Painless

PainlessWolf · Post by **PainlessWolf** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:01 am

I got a few parts in for Jacks Tiger yesterday and since we are in the middle of a solid week of Thunderstorms, it seemed like a good time to get some work done on the tank. Pics:

c.rainford73 · Post by **c.rainford73** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:08 am

Mr Painless that rear engine deck hatch is really an excellent design feature for filling the smoker and such

was that another one of Terry's design features? Super cool either way. It's amazing how much extra those little transmission covers add the the front end of the tiger I.

Following along with great interest

Carl

jackalope · Post by **jackalope** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:16 am

Carl, yes I opened the engine hatch and scratch made the functional latch that holds the cover open.

PainlessWolf · Post by **PainlessWolf** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:08 am

Carl! Yes, Jacks hard work ( Fun?) is making this a lot of fun for me to work on as well. Having the functional engine hatch as well as all the other movable hatches opens up a lot of possibilities.
Terry! Seriously, if you hadn't been the one who did the work on this tank, I would not have acquired another Tiger this early after finishing Mike's Tiger. I'm enjoying adding to your masterful work here.
regards,
Painless