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Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:55 pm
by Meter rat
Jimster wrote: Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:21 pm Outdoor photos really add to the realism. Looking good.
Coming from you, that means a lot.

Next question. What colour would the fire extinguisher be? And would it be held on with leather straps?

Regards Ian

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:27 pm
by Tiger6

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:08 am
by Jimster
I painted mine a fairly dark olive drab. I saw some pics online and went with it. Adding the proper decals really brings it all together. I built a photo etch kit (Aber I think) and I feel like it turned out to be almost a work of art. It sits in a metal bracket and has straps securing it in place.

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:16 am
by Jimster
Here’s a quick photo. Keep in mind that mine is an early production Tiger. Extinguisher placement may be different for your tank. Not sure.
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Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:32 am
by Ecam
Great picture Jimster. Creative use of the Fall/Spring leaf burn.

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:16 am
by Jimster
Thanks. That’s the outskirts of Leningrad😁

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:58 pm
by Meter rat
Good photography, Jimster. Thank you for the compliment. However I am now in trouble with the wife as I am heading down the route you took. I blame malt whisky and you, as I have ordered more parts.

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:19 pm
by Jimster
Welcome to the Dark Side (spoken in the Darth Vader voice).
Beware of the rabbit hole. It is deep.

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 1:10 am
by MrChef
Ohhhh boy ya got me all riled up. I cant wait to start on my next Tiger I!

Re: Cheap Tiger 1. Not so Cheap

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:43 am
by Meter rat
MrChef wrote: Sun Aug 20, 2023 1:10 am Ohhhh boy ya got me all riled up. I cant wait to start on my next Tiger I!
Need to pull your finger out, and get that Panther built back up.