1/16 scale Tiger 1 early.

[Tim A.]

Building the tracks. I was moving right along until I noticed the ejection pin marks. Oh well, all I have is time

 

[Tim A.]

Something that was bothering me with this kit is there's no way for the road wheels, idlers or the sprockets to stay on the hull without permanently attaching them. Now I understand why I would see some wip pics of the kit with all of that painted and on before anything else was built. I didn't like that plan. After studying on this problem I knurled the spindles to give the wheel bushings something to grab onto. Now everything is tight yet removable and my ocd is satisfied.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I had the same problem with my 251. I solved it by using some white tack to hold the most prominent wheels on while I worked stuff out. Didn't need to do all of them, just a couple of the outer ones which then kept the rest in line.

 

[Tim A.]

I had the same problem with my 251. I solved it by using some white tack to hold the most prominent wheels on while I worked stuff out. Didn't need to do all of them, just a couple of the outer ones which then kept the rest in line.

Somebody mentioned nylon bushings on another site for the Andy's Tiger kit. That's a brilliant and simple solution.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Occasionally while working with it the white tack would come unstuck, but all I did was push it back in place. Once I was ready to glue the retainers in place I had to make sure the white tack residue was all cleaned off, but that was all.
Here you can see the white tack holding the wheels in place.

Edit:
I have the front wheels held in place by some old red rubbery tack that was supposed to be for masking as well. It has gotten real sticky over the years so I have it holding the front wheels on without glue.

 

[JSteinman]

Here I go down the rabbit hole lalala...read some crews removed the outer front road wheel because it caused problems in mud. The Tiger 1 website says this kit can't be made to show this. What can be missing? I think to myself. View attachment 189518

Actually, you are missing the center hub on the first road wheel…

 

[Tim A.]

Occasionally while working with it the white tack would come unstuck, but all I did was push it back in place. Once I was ready to glue the retainers in place I had to make sure the white tack residue was all cleaned off, but that was all.
Here you can see the white tack holding the wheels in place.

View attachment 189601

Edit:
I have the front wheels held in place by some old red rubbery tack that was supposed to be for masking as well. It has gotten real sticky over the years so I have it holding the front wheels on without glue.

Looking good Paul.

 

[Tim A.]

While bogged down building tracks ( I thought the P III's were bad) I'm looking for a Tiger to represent. Not giving up on one from the 502 heavy battalion I've come across this one numbered 02.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

So, You are building Ursula. Should be interesting.
Yeah, the working tracks are great for getting the nice smooth drape and droop, but they really have to be freely moving. The 251 tracks required a lot of fine file work to get them to work smooth and not kink. The result was worth it as now all I have to do is adjust the tension to get the right drape on the tracks.

 

[Brokeneagle]

Nice choice, let me know if you need some more info/ photos.

 

[Tim A.]

So, You are building Ursula. Should be interesting.
Yeah, the working tracks are great for getting the nice smooth drape and droop, but they really have to be freely moving. The 251 tracks required a lot of fine file work to get them to work smooth and not kink. The result was worth it as now all I have to do is adjust the tension to get the right drape on the tracks.

I was happy to see the tensioners on the this kit are somewhat adjustable.

 

[Tim A.]

Nice choice, let me know if you need some more info/ photos.

Thanks Ian! I'll take anything ya got
The two main things is which engine deck and mantlet.

 

[Tojo72]

My wife gave it to me as an anniversary present a couple of years ago,it builds up very nice,didn't have any issues.I built the whitewash version using the hairspray method,it's here on the site somewhere,and yes it is impressive.
Enjoy your build,will be checking in.

 

[Tim A.]

My wife gave it to me as an anniversary present a couple of years ago,it builds up very nice,didn't have any issues.I built the whitewash version using the hairspray method,it's here on the site somewhere,and yes it is impressive.
Enjoy your build,will be checking in.

I'll look for it

 

[Tojo72]

I'll look for it

Andy's 1/16th Early Tiger

I finished this one up last month,it was a lot of fun to put together.Large amounts of paint,glue,and washes were the biggest differences,I have a commander figure that came with it that I'll get to eventually. Thanks for looking. Here is a link to the build up...

modelersalliance.org

 

[Brokeneagle]

Thanks Ian! I'll take anything ya got
The two main things is which engine deck and mantlet.
View attachment 189630View attachment 189631

OK, so the engine deck will come down to the chassis build date so that can be judged by what other features you can match from the photos you have v's the list I provided previously. The manlet will need a clearer photo but can also be identified (possibly) by other features that are recognisable that match the build change list I provided plus these additional ones...

Further info cannot be determined without other photos and investigation which I can't do tonight as it is now nearly 2am, so I can look for your tomorrow but I don't want to waste my time if others will already be doing this overnight - so Saul needs to let me know what he is going to do so I don't spend precious time on double -up.

 

[Tim A.]

OK, so the engine deck will come down to the chassis build date so that can be judged by what other features you can match from the photos you have v's the list I provided previously. The manlet will need a clearer photo but can also be identified (possibly) by other features that are recognisable that match the build change list I provided plus these additional ones...
View attachment 189632View attachment 189633
Further info cannot be determined without other photos and investigation which I can't do tonight as it is now nearly 2am, so I can look for your tomorrow but I don't want to waste my time if others will already be doing this overnight - so Saul needs to let me know what he is going to do so I don't spend precious time on double -up.

Thanks Ian! And good night.

 

[Tim A.]

Read on a few sites that tank crews did not wear hobnail boots....there is an exception for just about everything.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Further info cannot be determined without other photos and investigation which I can't do tonight as it is now nearly 2am, so I can look for your tomorrow but I don't want to waste my time if others will already be doing this overnight - so Saul needs to let me know what he is going to do so I don't spend precious time on double -up.

@Brokeneagle, you're doing well and I am still busy at the hospital, Joint Commission auditors are expected any day now so we are prepping.

 

[Sharkmouth]

1./502

By May of 1943, it was renumbered:

To get a better idea of parts to use, let's look at other Tigers in the unit from the same time period. White 14:

As well as White 21:

Last, if you want to build a 'matching' Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J (50mm cannon), here is Alma: