Very Early Tiger1 Tip

[Jimster]

For those who model a very early Tiger1 with the low hanging starter handle (thanks Jarndice) and actually drive their tanks, I’ve found a way to easily hang the handle without it being knocked off during missions. Here’s the type of handle I’m talking about.

I glued my scratch built handle in the rear and it broke off within moments of driving in the backyard. Hmm. Luckily I found the handle but I wanted a way to use it without fear of loss. Then I remembered some two sided rubbery super sticky tape I had.

I cut a very thin strip of the tape and it’s been hanging on for weeks now during fairly rough maneuvers in sketchy terrain. I keep checking it because I’m paranoid about losing it but so far so good. Just thought the very very few early Tiger modelers would find this useful.


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[ronnie42]

Hi Jimster Another way to secure small stuff is to use a couple of strands from electrical wire ,drill 2 tiny holes beside the clamps and twist the wire together inside the hull. if you superglue the wire its a pain to remove.

[Jimster]

I actually considered doing that but didn’t feel like drilling holes in the back wall. Great idea but I guess I was too lazy. If I ever lose this handle I’ll use your method for sure. Thanks.
The sticky soft tape does allow for some up and down give besides the swinging motion though. I’ve bounced this off of some rocks and it still sticks.

[Son of a gun-ner]

And what make/brand is this two sided rubbery super sticky tape?

[Jimster]

Alas and alack. It has no name on the product and I’ve had it for a few years. I can’t remember. Shame on me but something similar should be as good.

[General Jumbo01]

It's probably what's commonly know as in RC shops as servo tape. Its also freely available in car parts shops as number plate tape.

[Jimster]

Found it today while at a Walmart store.



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