2nd Armortek late tiger

[Johnf]

I cannot remember if I posted on this project. Anyway cannot find it. When I got this tank it was in a sorry state. Parts scattered all over owners garage. Partly built. Corrosion. I think the hull was used as a toilet for his two dogs.

I recently picked up another Late Tiger. It was built but in need of some TLC. Sorry I did'nt get pictures of before but could'nt wait to dismantle and strip old paint off.
It's a 2007 release. Here are some pictures of progress.















I would like to build this as a command vehicle but trying to keep build costs down. I will have a go at the antennas but might fit the storage tube.

[Johnf]

Here is a better picture of the new floor. Allows easier layout of electrics. Also I intend to add some forward detail to my tigers such as gearbox housing and radio equipment so I need a forward floor. Also started cutting my revised alloy deck support which I hope to detail further soon.







Made another floor for tiger 212 also.

[Johnf]

Front hull supports in aluminium and brass.

[Johnf]

[Johnf]

I was thinking about making a new turret bin from brass but will use the kit bin for now. Rivets added and main bin assembled. I need to make some new bin lids.





Armorpax track hangers. 2007 kit had no aftermarket parts.

The kit hatches were replaced with armorpax Radio operator and driver hatches. Nicely detailed parts. I have done some work on these to make the locks functional. Also replaced a few of the parts to strengthen.

[Johnf]

[Johnf]

Zimmerit applied using milliput.

Base coat of RAL 7028

[Johnf]

I have been working on the detail parts to complete the exterior. Almost finished.

[Johnf]

My base coat was dunkelgelb by zibmilitaria.de. Good coverage from 440 ml spray cans. Now adding some shading and highlights.







I had made an attempt to record the various build up of layers of colour but somebody thought it would be a good idea to save the photos and clear the card. No idea where the photos are gone. What a waste of time.

















































Sorry for the long stream of photos.

[Johnf]

Starting on the interior parts.



I will finish the turret roof when I get a loaders hatch. This kit did not come with the Armorpax loaders hatch. Just a blob of aluminium.