Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2025 11:40 am
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Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 6:38 pm
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.
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 1:06 am
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
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
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:44 am
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
With flash-as suspension & steel wheels.
Impact set up I think.
I’m a long way off starting it yet
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2025 11:06 am
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.
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.
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:41 am
"Thanks for the info! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you."Kaczor wrote: ↑Mon Dec 01, 2025 7:35 am As for cupola:
https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/10050064 ... pt=glo2pol
Or resin printed:
https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Ti ... rsion.html
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:46 am
"I didn't hear back because I had a typo in my email address. After correcting it, I'm finally in touch with rctankde."
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:48 am
"I'm settling on the Tiger Mid Production. I’m convinced it will look great. I appreciate your advice!"RCBobM wrote: ↑Mon Dec 29, 2025 6:38 pm 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.
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:51 am
"Wow, this PDF is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it."MrChef wrote: ↑Tue Dec 30, 2025 1:06 am 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
Re: Converting tamiya 1/16 tiger1 early to later version
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:52 am
"I've decided to build the Mid Production version because working on the Late Production road wheels seems too difficult. Keep up the great work!"HERMAN BIX wrote: ↑Tue Dec 30, 2025 9:44 am 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