John's Early Tiger 1

[John Fitzsimons]

I have done some work on my turret mounted Smoke candle launchers and Hull mounted S-mine launchers.
Actually completely replaced with my own components. The parts I had were from the old tiger release. I don’t know what the latest release components are like but the old ones are not so good. The smoke launchers are not to scale and the S-mine launchers are just blobs.
I will have a video soon but here are some photos.

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[John Fitzsimons]

Here is a video with further details of my detailing of smoke launchers and S-mine launchers.

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[John Fitzsimons]

Some photos of recent progress on the early tiger. I have been busy making front mudguards which are connected to the hull in a more correct way. This has proved more difficult than just making something that fits the original Armortek fittings. I have also made some of the catches that hold the mudguards while driving. I would like to add a spring inside but couldn’t find one small enough.

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[John Fitzsimons]

Next the track hangers on the front hull.

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[John Fitzsimons]

I added the retainers for the MG cover for wading.

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I will have a video soon going into much more detail. Please subscribe to the channel.

[John Fitzsimons]

I had posted a video before but sound was terrible so I re-edited and hopefully new video is better.

[John Fitzsimons]

Latest progress. Added supports to underside of side skirts and fitted. This make them much more rigid and secure. Sorry I didn’t do this on my other tigers,

[John Fitzsimons]

Trial fit of wheels and track. This was to make sure I have everything needed to fit wheels and track. I have wrong size grub screws for taper bores on sprockets so need these. Also m6 spring washers for road wheel spacers.

[Marco Peter]

Impressive so far! And thanks for sharing!

It would be nice to see the correct holes in the teeth of the tracks on the front and the turret!

[John Fitzsimons]

Good idea. Might have a look at that. Certainly my turret tracks would never be driven on but I might use some of the spares on the front hull if in need.

[Brian Ostlind]

Love seeing the display with all three tanks here.

[John Fitzsimons]

Thanks Brian, It's great to get wheels and tracks on the early Tiger. Clears a lot of storage space in the workshop. I had the two late tigers in the garden for a drive. It's a pity I can only fit one in the car. I want to take them to some parks for a proper drive. I will have videos up soon of the work on the Early Tiger and also some running videos.

[Brian Ostlind]

Maybe you can put one on the roof?

Thanks Brian, It's great to get wheels and tracks on the early Tiger. Clears a lot of storage space in the workshop. I had the two late tigers in the garden for a drive. It's a pity I can only fit one in the car. I want to take them to some parks for a proper drive. I will have videos up soon of the work on the Early Tiger and also some running videos.

[John Fitzsimons]

The roof is for the sdkfz 222. Possibly a Bailey bridge.

[Robert E Morey]

Impressive details John - I'm enjoying your You Tube videos. Great collection of Tigers!
Bob