John's Late Tiger 1

[phil fitzpatrick]

Hi John
Thats a nice long gentle slope up your ramps,nice little vidio.
I had to use blocks behind my Comet aswell as the front,I dont think its because I
accelerate too hard,my little cars only a Honda Jazz,but it slid back even with carpet on
my wooden frame similar to the one you have built.
Regards
Phil

[Christoffer Ahlfors]

Hi John!
Do you secure the tank to the pallet somehow? I don't take my Tiger out in the car much, but when I do, I just put a big bag of styrofoam popcorn in front and back of it that will keep it in a reasonable squeeze. Perhaps something more secure would be a good idea?

Cheers,
/Chris

[John Fitzsimons]

The chopped up pallet was just a quick fix to practice driving in. It is a tight sqeeze. I did fit a couple of blocks at the front and would block up the rear as well. I would only drive like this for short distances. Hope to get a bigger car next year. Although buying tanks does not help. Chris, I like your idea with the foam beans. I have two big bags from Armortek still. The ramps work really well. Very stable. Not as difficult to manage as I expected. Tiger climbs with ease.

[John Fitzsimons]

These are the breathing tube holders fitted to the turret roof.

[Luc De Weirdt]

A beautiful video of a great looking Tiger!!

[John Fitzsimons]

Oops, you were quick, put the video on and was not happy with it. I will put it back on.

Just click for video. Sorry about poor quality. Did not just phone video.

[Nick Farrugia]

Hi John
great vidios of your tiger the one where you load it in the car still makes me crouch down as it goes in .They are a lot of fun thanks for posting, all the best ,,,,,,,,,,nick

[John Fitzsimons]

Been a while since I had a chance to get some time to complete any important parts but I have done some work on a Driver compartment ammo bin. Still need to add one more rack then paint and add the wood rests.
The shape of the pannier is incorrect so the box has been designed to account for this. Size is to scale based on David Byrdens. It accomodates six rounds of Mike Stannards Tiger ammo.

[Nick Farrugia]

HI John
great job on the ammo bins they realy do look very good amazing job where did you get the hinges from they will compliment the whole model i,m not sure if the outside is better or the inside
all the best ,,,,,,,,,,,,,nick

[John Fitzsimons]

Thanks Ray.
Hinges are a pain to find. I bought a good supply as I was making some parts for customers. They are from the states so shipping in small quantities was not practical. On the plus side they are in long lengths so can be cut to size. 9mm wide so great for our scale.

[phil fitzpatrick]

I second that
Very nice John,excellent craftsmanship,lovely job.
Regards
Phil

[John Fitzsimons]

[John Fitzsimons]

Commander has something to hold onto at last.

[phil fitzpatrick]

WOW John
Those Amo Bins look cracking with Mikes Amo and even better in
there rightfull position.
Great workmanship.
Regards
Phil

[phil fitzpatrick]

Your Pictures just came through of your Commander and Interior as I replied.
Great pictures John.
Well worth the effort you have put into your Tiger Interior.
Cheers
Phil