Mid Tiger 1 (2010)

Post by **Armortek** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:17 am

We have just posted some pictures of the Mid Tiger 2010 parts as they progress through the workshop. We will assemble a control from these production parts over the next few weeks and will post photographs of it's progress.

http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... emId=13128

Mark

Brian Leach · Post by **Brian Leach** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 3:55 pm

Mark, Gil;

Thanks for the pictures. I was beginning to feel jelouse after seeing those beautiful pictures of the Comet.

I especially like the road wheels and I see that you included the slot for the armor between the side and the rear plates, Thanks!

Brian

Dave Hill · Post by **Dave Hill** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:57 pm

thanks for the pics.
look forward to receiving some metal in a couple of
months
will be back to pick some brains
over a few details- meanwhile looking at varying
books (Jentz & Doyle) and modelers guide to the Tiger
- i realise the book is for plastic kits in a smaller scale BUT
has plenty of detail info on varying modifications during production run

Brian Leach · Post by **Brian Leach** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:25 pm

Hi Dave,

I have both of those books - and several others- and I think that if I were to own only one book it would be "The Modeler's Guide to the Tiger Tank". I especially like the side by side comparisons of the different versions. Jentz & Doyle's books are of course beyond reproach and invaluable.

I cannot wait to get my 2010 Tiger!

Not too much longer now,

Brian

Fabrice Le Roux · Post by **Fabrice Le Roux** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:04 am

Mark,
Could you indicate which parts will be compatible with the original Mid Prod (2002) Tiger 1? We have all grown older and wiser since then, and an upgrade may save a lot of time.
Thanks
Fabrice

Post by **Armortek** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:47 am

Hi Fabrice

Well that's a simple question with a complicated answer. Many of the parts will be compatible to greater or lesser degree. There is more commonality with the late Tiger than the earlier models. It will be possible to upgrade many features on the earlier Tigers, particularly wheels, bearings, sprocket and drive etc. More details and pictures will follow soon.

Mark

Post by **Armortek** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:50 pm

Hi

We have just posted a new series of photographs showing the hull assembly of the new 2010 mid production Tiger 1.

http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... &g2_page=2

This hull has been assembled from randomly selected production parts, and the assembly was very straight forward with absolutely no fitting issues. Note the use of alloy for the floor, pannier floors and deck plates. Also note the lowered rear deck section.

We will continue to assemble this model and will have running gear details next week.

Mark

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:23 pm

Great to see a new Tiger coming together, and to see the all alloy construction

Adrian

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:35 pm

Beautiful Looking hull Mark . I bet your happy with it ! Big step forward with the use of the extra alloy on the hull ! No more rust and dissimilar metals .. Mark is the new Deck , panniers and floor 4mm or 3mm plate you must have a very good bending machine to bend the pannier floors with the fillet to such a good right angle ,well done on that front .. This will now set the standard for all tigers from now on .. bring on the early tiger in the fucture as this will be one of your best sellers .....Dale

Rocky Sembritzky · Post by **Rocky Sembritzky** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:07 pm

This is one great looking Tiger. I cannot wait to get my hands on mine!

Post by **Armortek** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:12 pm

Lots of new pictures on the gallery showing the assembly of the road wheels and bearings. Also featured are the new deck sections and bulkheads.

Mark

Post by **Armortek** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:50 pm

We are now at the final packing stage and the factory is bursting at the seams with Tiger parts:

http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... &g2_page=7

We are hoping to make the first despatches next week, anyone who is yet to hear from me re balancing payments I will be in touch soon!

Gill

Rocky Sembritzky · Post by **Rocky Sembritzky** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:51 am

Armortek wrote:We are now at the final packing stage and the factory is bursting at the seams with Tiger parts:

http://www.armortek.co.uk/gallery/main. ... &g2_page=7

We are hoping to make the first despatches next week, anyone who is yet to hear from me re balancing payments I will be in touch soon!

Gill

Gill,

Very exciting news indeed!

Rocky

Jeff Hyder · Post by **Jeff Hyder** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:29 pm

Hi Mark,
This may seem a daft question,is there a lot of difference between the weight of the old cast turret and the fabricated one ?
Many thanks Jeff Hyder.