1/16 Tiger I "134", SS-Pz.Abt.102, Normandy 1944

[Uncarina]

Here is my first build on this Forum, a Taigen Late TIger I. Tiger "134" was Willi Fey's, who was one of the most successful tank commanders in Normandy. For example, on August 7 1944 he was credited with destroying 15 Shermans:

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It's definitely has some nice scale features, and is mainly accurate for a late Tiger I. However...



The gap between the turret and hull has to go, since the real tank didn't have this, and instead had a ring on the hull around the base of the turret to protect it.
So...

[Uncarina]

This is a strange build for me, because since my priority in this build is scale accuracy over RC features, I'm going to be destroying a lot of the model in order to rebuild it. For example, most of the tools are molded on:



That zimmerit, while a nice feature, has to go as well, so after the first build session here's where I'm at:



Looks like someone is on the lookout!



Cheers, Tom

[Uncarina]

I've been an admirer of "Tanks For The Memories" build log, and accordingly, my next modification is realigning the turret ring:



Meanwhile, I have a bunch of aftermarket goodies coming over, so stay tuned!

Cheers, Tom

[ALPHA]

Like what I'm seeing so far Uncarnia ....Got ya on watch
Didn't realize that Taigen still had the old HL style upper with the molded on tools ...Learn something new everyday

ALPHA

[Uncarina]

Thanks! It's a challenge, but I love this big scale!

Cheers, Tom

[jarndice]

Like what I'm seeing so far Uncarnia ....Got ya on watch
Didn't realize that Taigen still had the old HL style upper with the molded on tools ...Learn something new everyday

ALPHA

Hi, Your Royal Greatness, The last Tiger 1 that I built I bought a Taigen metal Hull and a new Heng Long body both from "FORGEBEAR" so I did not have to abrade the tools but just popped them off, As you say, a bit surprising that TAIGEN are still using moulded on tools.
shaun.

[ALPHA]

Thanks! It's a challenge, but I love this big scale!

Cheers, Tom

Just a note Uncarina....Build the tank for yourself no matter what anyone might say....and do have fun

Happy Tanking Sir

ALPHA

[ALPHA]

Like what I'm seeing so far Uncarnia ....Got ya on watch
Didn't realize that Taigen still had the old HL style upper with the molded on tools ...Learn something new everyday

ALPHA

Hi, Your Royal Greatness, The last Tiger 1 that I built I bought a Taigen metal Hull and a new Heng Long body both from "FORGEBEAR" so I did not have to abrade the tools but just popped them off, As you say, a bit surprising that TAIGEN are still using moulded on tools.
shaun.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...You Should know by now Wo1c....Flattery gets the Flatterer no where (added note below) ....But yes it does surprise me that the tools are there ...I had thought Taigen adapted the "no molded on tool" concept awhile back...What I am also surprised at is the gap between the turret and the upper hull deck...Made me do a double take on my HL...it sits no were near as high as that

ALPHA

Spoiler: show

PS. Flatulence will give distance use it strategically

[Markocaster]

Looking good. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Looks like the zim came off pretty clean

[Swamprat33]

A quick question then guys.
Are we saying that the Taigen metal hulls are more accurate in this case?

I know that the old HL's need to reposition the turret. Is this still the case on the metal hull & turret?
I fancy doing a mid/late Tiger 1 at some point and have never really known the best option to start with.

I would like to go for the metal version but not if it needs a lot of work to get right.

BTW, I no longer class 1/16 as 'big scale'

I reccomend you have a go at 1/6 some time.

Cheers
Tim