Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

[orntar]

Thanks guys. Jimster, yours looks great!

I finished the brass fixtures (I think). Jack block and front tow rope mounts.






Side cable mounts




Rear is mostly done. Need to figure the order of paint.

ECA convoy light.


I decided to cut off the loops. I am pretending it was a field modification.

[wibblywobbly]

Looking good, the brass clamps always add that detail that bring it all to life.

[orntar]

Thanks.

I got a question about the S-Mine launchers - Are there much evidence that the rear launchers were gone, but the rest present? With the way the hull comes off the taigen tiger, I am afraid those launchers will get destroyed pretty quickly. I would like to install the other 3 and leave off the rear. Would that look off?

I have seen quite a few tanks with none that i could see, so i could just not add any. What are your guys thought?

[Jofaur86]

Hello
For info,source Wikipédia,g?n?sis of the thank Tiger I,for fumigènes,grenades,mines ,etc see post modifications

[jarndice]

Hi, The Smoke Canisters on the Turret were first installed in August 1942 they were no longer fitted after June 1943, The S-Minen were first fitted in June 1943 and deleted in October 1943,
With such a narrow window you can probably get away with leaving the S-Minen off your Tiger !
I hope that helps.

[orntar]

Been at a stand still due to a mother board problem, hopefully the company comes thru.

In the mean time I decided to work on the turret.

Stowage bin locks added.


ECA lift lug


ECA MG led mount


Wires for smoke launcher


Rear hull finished

[c.rainford73]

Looking excellent great details on this build

[Jimster]

Most awesome modeling. That convoy light isn’t upside down is it?

[orntar]

Most awesome modeling. That convoy light isn’t upside down is it?

Week, I think you may be right. Hard to see on that clear resin.

I flipped it. Thanks.

[jarndice]

Oh yes, Very nice detail on the rear plate, I especially like the jack clamps as well as the jack handle clamp,
I don't know if you are aware that the Feifal Air Cleaner pipes are available in a magnetic version although making your own is not too difficult,
Having the pipes as quick release does make opening the Tank a lot easier,