Tiger build

[mark j. radick]

Took a short break...started working on grills and engine hatch..little details 1st...made armored fuel cap covers and engine hatch locks..

[mark j. radick]

Decided to machine down supplied square head bolts to help recess as much as possible...was able to shave 3/64 off....cutting down on the shoulder and the head......every little bit helps

[Vince Cutajar]

That's a great idea to make those brass engine hatch locks in two pieces.

Vince

[Stephen White]

Mark, this is a quality build, a great pleasure to follow.

[mark j. radick]

Progress had been slow and sporadic due to a bad shoulder (rotator cuff tear)... some pics of rear deck details

[simon_manning]

excellent, regards simon manning.

[mark j. radick]

Reworked welds around armored fuel caps...much closer to scale now

[mark j. radick]

Textured white metal castings and snorkel base cap by stippling to look more like cast..filled in back of center casting

[mark j. radick]

Started engine deck grate screens using .030 stainless steel hard soldered

[Vince Cutajar]

Mark

How did you paint the tow cables?

Vince

[mark j. radick]

Mark

How did you paint the tow cables?

Vince

Hi Vince...my cables are fabricated out of stainless steel...I used a product from Caswell called stainless steel blackener... simply brush on or dip..wait a few moments then rinse off...I then give it a quick rub with an abrasive pad to highlight

[Vince Cutajar]

Thanks for the info Mark.

Vince

[mark j. radick]

Made up engine grate screen covers out of stainless....

[mark j. radick]

Before and after using blackening treatment

[Robert E Morey]

Beautiful details Mark. A joy to follow! Simply amazing work.
Best regards,
Bob