1/16 scale Tiger 1 early.

[Tim A.]

A very early Tiger from before they were fitted with the external air filters... Does this help?
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It sure does. Thank you Saul

 

[JSteinman]

I hate to bust the bubble, but there are big differences between an initial tiger and an early tiger. The kit would require serious work to back date. It would be much easier to convert an African Tiger to a Leningrad tiger than converting this kit.

 

[JSteinman]

If you want a fun easier conversion, may I suggest Das Reich’s SO2 at Kursk. Lots of photos of this tank from different angles. The only scratch building would be the rear mud flaps as SO2’s were unique.

 

[Brokeneagle]

Hi Tim, John is correct that this will be a lot of work, however this is most of the info needed if you wish to go down the Tiger 'rabbit hole'.

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[Sharkmouth]

Hi Tim, John is correct that this will be a lot of work, however this is most of the info needed if you wish to go down the Tiger 'rabbit hole'.

Ahhh. @Brokeneagle, taking advantage that I am too busy at work to challenge me for the title of TMI (Too Much Information)? Awesome!


Let's not forget this worthwhile site run by someone who actually measured and drew plans of the Tiger: Tiger 1 Info

 

[Tim A.]

I hate to bust the bubble, but there are big differences between an initial tiger and an early tiger. The kit would require serious work to back date. It would be much easier to convert an African Tiger to a Leningrad tiger than converting this kit.

Well...nuts.
Thanks for the heads up. Just thought the overpainted tactical numbers was interesting, as well as the 502's mammoth insignia.

 

[Tim A.]

Ahhh. @Brokeneagle, taking advantage that I am too busy at work to challenge me for the title of TMI (Too Much Information)? Awesome!


Let's not forget this worthwhile site run by someone who actually measured and drew plans of the Tiger: Tiger 1 Info

That's where I'm looking. He compares this kit's details with the decal numbers offered of that real real tank.

 

[Tim A.]

Hi Tim, John is correct that this will be a lot of work, however this is most of the info needed if you wish to go down the Tiger 'rabbit hole'.
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Thanks so much for all this info Ian! Looking over the kit parts. There are three different versions of the mantlet, two different versions of the engine deck and two different versions of the drivers vertical hull plate. I'm assessing the situation...haha.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

that turret to tank comparison is an eye op'ner fəh'sher!

 

[Tim A.]

that turret to tank comparison is an eye op'ner fəh'sher!

It's pretty crazy!

 

[Tim A.]

The start. So far everything is fitting together very well. On this kit the idler can be adjusted for track slack. Maybe not as big of an issue on the Tiger model, but it would've been a nice feature to have on the Panzer III kit. I modified the sprocket & idlers so I can take them on and off as complete parts during the building process. The kit is not designed for them to do that.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking good Tim! How is it size wise compared to the Panzer III?

 

[Tim A.]

Looking good Tim! How is it size wise compared to the Panzer III?

The hull is a couple of inches longer at 15 and about an inch wider. Pic of the Tiger and P III turret.