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1/16 scale Tiger 1 early.
- Thread starter Tim A.
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Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
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'.
Early features
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Early features
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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.
Well-known member
Well...nuts.
Thanks for the heads up. Just thought the overpainted tactical numbers was interesting, as well as the 502's mammoth insignia.
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Tim A.
Well-known member
That's where I'm looking. He compares this kit's details with the decal numbers offered of that real real tank.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.
Well-known member
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
Well-known member
that turret to tank comparison is an eye op'ner fəh'sher!
Tim A.
Well-known member
It's pretty crazy!
Tim A.
Well-known member
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
Well-known member
Looking good Tim! How is it size wise compared to the Panzer III?
Tim A.
Well-known member
The hull is a couple of inches longer at 15 and about an inch wider. Pic of the Tiger and P III turret.
JSteinman
Master at Arms
Better you than me. I have no idea where I would put it when it was completed…
Tim A.
Well-known member
I hear ya. When I decided to make the switch from 1/35 to 1/16 scale for armor builds I put up a 10' x12" shelf across the wall of the workroom. The Tiger is pushing the 12" depth.
Tim A.
Well-known member
Each road wheel is made up of 2 halves, that means a seam that needs sanded. Since there's 48 of them, to speed up the process and save sanding sticks I'm chucking them in the lathe and using sheet sandpaper. I can do all but 8 of them this way.
I like to leave a bit of sprue nub because its easier to sand them than to deal with tear out.
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Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
I found and bought some new nippers back in Feb. They have turned out to be excellent! A bit pricey at $46, but have put away all my other nippers as these slice through the plastic rather than rip or tear it. I usually leave a small nub on the part as well but with these those nubs are smooth, clean, and minimal. Saúl was poo-pooing them but they are the best cutters I have. I will NOT use them to cut any metal wire and they work way too well on what I am using them on and don't want to damage them.
If you are interested here is a link:
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I did an acquisition post about halfway down the page here
If you are interested here is a link:
GK Single-Blade Model Pliers
Cutting pliers are arguably one of the most frequently used tools among model makers. As the variety of model kits expands, standard single-blade pliers often become damaged when cutting large assembly kits or the substantial, rigid sprues found on resin models. Using conventional double-blade...
hobbyistchoice.com
I did an acquisition post about halfway down the page here
Tim A.
Well-known member
Thanks for the link PaulI found and bought some new nippers back in Feb. They have turned out to be excellent! A bit pricey at $46, but have put away all my other nippers as these slice through the plastic rather than rip or tear it. I usually leave a small nub on the part as well but with these those nubs are smooth, clean, and minimal. Saúl was poo-pooing them but they are the best cutters I have. I will NOT use them to cut any metal wire and they work way too well on what I am using them on and don't want to damage them.
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If you are interested here is a link:
GK Single-Blade Model Pliers
Cutting pliers are arguably one of the most frequently used tools among model makers. As the variety of model kits expands, standard single-blade pliers often become damaged when cutting large assembly kits or the substantial, rigid sprues found on resin models. Using conventional double-blade...
I did an acquisition post about halfway down the page here
