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Re: Need a answer
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:26 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
Max-U52 wrote:I like that aluminum plate. Very clean looking job. I'm going to ask Eric for some of the braces from the KT and the panther to see if I can adapt them to a tiger. We'll see what happens.
Even girder profile (Beam section) styrene strips can stiffen the deck substantially, Gary, along with box section strips. I've used them to good effect on my Ludwig builds. In fact, Christian used to sell stiffening kits
(no jests please) for various models. I say 'used to', as it will be a while before he recovers from that apocalyptic blaze, I guess.
The KT brace probably won't line up with any captive fixings moulded into the Tiger 1 deck roof. Still, new holes for retaining screws can easily be drilled, and styrene blocks bonded to the deck roof for the self- tappers to screw into.
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:22 pm
by General Jumbo01
Agreed, sheet or beam alli is good but if I'm out of that l use styrene too, again shaped section (girder, angle, box) or sheet. It all helps!
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:45 pm
by jarndice
I cut 2mm Plasticard to shape and then line the inside of the Panzer 4 Body with one full length sheet on each side,
I use Plasti-Weld as the adhesive,
The end result is a zero flex Tank.
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:32 pm
by Ragnar
K,the thought process goes....if this aluminum brace is made for the KT why not the Tiger I?
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 5:23 pm
by Max-U52
Larry, I believe that aluminum brace was scratch built.
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 5:50 pm
by Ragnar
Max-U52 wrote:Larry, I believe that aluminum brace was scratch built.
Oh’
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:04 am
by Chrizh
Max-U52 wrote:I am also using the Google Chrome browser on my Samsung phone, and I never have any trouble.
I'm not being rude by the way! I've given up trying to reply to PM's! I just get the phpBB error
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:47 am
by Max-U52
Did you get the photo of the envelope?
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:56 am
by 43rdRecceReg
Max-U52 wrote:I wonder if the brace from the King Tiger could be adapted?
For the benefit of those who might be unfamiliar with Taigen's KT support brace, Gary, here it is:
- Taigen King Tiger upper hull support bracket
Given the length of the KT, and its inherent twisty nature, I'm not sure how useful this bracket is in terms of damping torsional movement down, or of supporting the weight of the metal Turret (which this one of mine was supplied with). Whether it would beef up a metal turreted Tiger 1, or not, is unknown. Even when successful adapted for it, it might not be very effective.
Re: Need a answer
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:28 pm
by Chrizh
Max-U52 wrote:Did you get the photo of the envelope?
Yes mate, thank you