Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Not only a detailed build, but every step is is documented well for us otherst to follow and enjoy
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PainlessWolf
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Good morning, Tiggr,
Off the top of my head ( and remember, the newer kits being brought out of _different_ tanks have more plastic in the makeup ) there is the Lower Inner Hull and all of the mounting hardware inside it. All of the Suspension components including arms and bushings, All of the electric motor gearboxes and mounts (4 of them), the metal gun barrel and turret mounts. There are four different Parts and Stays bags that contain metal pieces as well. All of the metal in a Taimya Tiger ( and some of the plastic hull and turret components ) are screwed and bolted together, not glued. This is just off the top of my head. Both Mikes and mine to come have an increase in metal parts added, brass and sprockets, idlers, etc.
regards,
Painless
Off the top of my head ( and remember, the newer kits being brought out of _different_ tanks have more plastic in the makeup ) there is the Lower Inner Hull and all of the mounting hardware inside it. All of the Suspension components including arms and bushings, All of the electric motor gearboxes and mounts (4 of them), the metal gun barrel and turret mounts. There are four different Parts and Stays bags that contain metal pieces as well. All of the metal in a Taimya Tiger ( and some of the plastic hull and turret components ) are screwed and bolted together, not glued. This is just off the top of my head. Both Mikes and mine to come have an increase in metal parts added, brass and sprockets, idlers, etc.
regards,
Painless
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PainlessWolf
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Good morning, Max!,
Thank you, sir! More Commander fitting and painting today.
regards,
Painless
Thank you, sir! More Commander fitting and painting today.
regards,
Painless
...Here for the Dawn...
Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Thank you for your detailed answer. 
No metal tracks ?
No metal tracks ?
Tiger 1 Early Taigen,
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
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PainlessWolf
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Tiggr,
The supplied tracks from Tamiya are excellent and accurate to a fault. I plan on running mine until I need replacements. I will look at a set of the metal IMPACT tracks from ETO at that time. Mike sent me a set of the Wecohe aluminum wheels for an early Tiger and I'll be running those on mine. They are so light tho' that they feel like the supplied Tamiya wheels.
regards,
Painless
The supplied tracks from Tamiya are excellent and accurate to a fault. I plan on running mine until I need replacements. I will look at a set of the metal IMPACT tracks from ETO at that time. Mike sent me a set of the Wecohe aluminum wheels for an early Tiger and I'll be running those on mine. They are so light tho' that they feel like the supplied Tamiya wheels.
regards,
Painless
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PainlessWolf
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Aside from the track weathering, Mikes Tiger is done. ;o) I'll do a Show Off thread here soon. Will try to add some video ( not sure how that will work ) Pics:
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- Singles allowed spacing where needed.
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- Even the big ones turned out good.
- Even the big ones turned out good..JPG (91.65 KiB) Viewed 3940 times
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- No silvering with Microsol Set
- No silvering with Microsol Set.JPG (77.17 KiB) Viewed 3940 times
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- Archer wet slide decals from Mike. A little early but since these tanks went from Tunisia to Russia, it's doable.
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- Commander looking on
- Commander looking on.JPG (98.31 KiB) Viewed 3940 times
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- Homemade Smoke Candles
- Homemade Smoke Candles.JPG (91.04 KiB) Viewed 3940 times
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- Fused and finished
- Fused and finished.JPG (91.53 KiB) Viewed 3940 times
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- Beginnings of an 'S' mine
- Beginnings of an 'S' mine.JPG (84.81 KiB) Viewed 3940 times
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- Grease zerks in red on the roadwheels
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- Working on final detailing
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PainlessWolf
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
...Continued...
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- Finished 03.05.2017
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- I can also definitely recommend Tamiyas Tiger, either Static or RC.
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- Hauptmann in command
- Hauptmann in command.JPG (93.58 KiB) Viewed 3939 times
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- Rear bulkhead
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- Turret top.
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- Cured and awaiting possible track weathering
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- Flats being applied
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- Pinwashing in progress using oil paint and turpinoid solution.
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- I can recommend these decal sets. Strong and easy to apply.
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c.rainford73
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Amazing work Mr Painless
The figure is as nice as the tank!
So much to enjoy with this build. The metal etched parts really stand out. The large numbers came out perfect!
The smoke candles and little details are just as nice. Can't wait to see it in the SHOW OFF so I can see more of the delicate details.
Time to sit back and enjoy looking at it before you hand her off.
Superb work
Carl
The figure is as nice as the tank!So much to enjoy with this build. The metal etched parts really stand out. The large numbers came out perfect!
The smoke candles and little details are just as nice. Can't wait to see it in the SHOW OFF so I can see more of the delicate details.
Time to sit back and enjoy looking at it before you hand her off.
Superb work
Carl
Tanks alot.... 
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HERMAN BIX
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
A fine mix of detailed parts and dedicated assembly discipline.
To hand it over will be difficult I'm sure, but at least the next one is a keeper !
Marvellous job mate
To hand it over will be difficult I'm sure, but at least the next one is a keeper !
Marvellous job mate
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PainlessWolf
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Re: Tamiya Early Tiger 1 Static to RC Build
Good afternoon, Gentlemen,
Thank you for the Cheers! I'll get a Show Off thread going with a video clip from either the phone or camera ( if the Tech Gods allow ) I'm waiting for our current spate of bad weather to clear out this evening. ( 80 mph winds and hail ) The sun should return tomorrow and allow me to make progress.
humble regards,
Painless
Thank you for the Cheers! I'll get a Show Off thread going with a video clip from either the phone or camera ( if the Tech Gods allow ) I'm waiting for our current spate of bad weather to clear out this evening. ( 80 mph winds and hail ) The sun should return tomorrow and allow me to make progress.
humble regards,
Painless
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