Tiger 1-2 Cupola. First Resin Castings UPDATE

[Mike Stannard (toyrific)]

Hi Guys

I finally got the mold made for the Tiger 1 and 2 cupola, Here are the results of the first castings.

Resin castings of main body and hatch.



For those interested here is a picture of the molds.


Tiger 1 Cupola and Tiger 2 Early periscope fittings.
Top with white metal parts fitted.


Showing periscope tops.


Hatch open showing interior.


Interior with hatch open.


Interior with hatch closed. Note the brass ring with head rests is the prototype. Could not make the production one until resin castings were made.


Wing nut clamp spring. This spring is the only sample I have, could not order quantity until casting were made and spring test fitted.


Will start production on these early types this coming week.

Mike

[Jim Slothower]

Mike

they look great cant wait to get mine

Jim

[Robert E Morey]

Wow simply fabulous work Mike. Incredible detail.
Bob

[Mike Stannard (toyrific)]

Hi Guys

Here are the first 12 castings out of the molds.



Mike

[Jim Slothower]

Looks great Mike,

Waiting patiently

Jim

[Tim Bowman]

Beautiful Mike!

Looking forward to installing that piece!

Tim

[Carlos Vollenweider]

Tim Bowman's post is always the high technical mark for me. I can only say thank you Mike, for your very hard work in your labor, and especially your detailed research.

Respectfully,

Carlos