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Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 4:29 pm
by orntar
Thanks guys. Jimster, yours looks great!

I finished the brass fixtures (I think). Jack block and front tow rope mounts.
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Side cable mounts
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Rear is mostly done. Need to figure the order of paint. :crazy:
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ECA convoy light.
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I decided to cut off the loops. I am pretending it was a field modification. :D
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Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 5:52 pm
by wibblywobbly
Looking good, the brass clamps always add that detail that bring it all to life. :thumbup:

Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 1:08 am
by 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?

Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:58 am
by Jofaur86
Hello :D
For info,source Wikipédia,g?n?sis of the thank Tiger I,for fumigènes,grenades,mines ,etc see post modifications :thumbup:

Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 9:01 am
by 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 ! :thumbup:
I hope that helps.

Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:09 am
by 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.
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ECA lift lug
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ECA MG led mount
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Wires for smoke launcher
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Rear hull finished
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Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 1:25 am
by c.rainford73
Looking excellent great details on this build :clap: :clap:

Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 2:28 am
by Jimster
Most awesome modeling. That convoy light isn’t upside down is it?

Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 2:44 am
by orntar
Jimster wrote: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.

Re: Early Tiger I - Taigen Build

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2019 4:55 am
by jarndice
Oh yes, Very nice detail on the rear plate, :thumbup: 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,