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Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:57 am
by Andreas Walter
This will be very good work ..
Greetings Andreas
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:30 pm
by BobGrey
Interesting to see the wear of the chevrons on the Vimoutier tiger. From photos I could find of Tigers in action it always seemed to appear the wear on the chevrons appeared on the outer side, which seemed counter intuitive. Would they have changed them around? Bob
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 5:04 pm
by Kent Wiik
BobGrey wrote:Would they have changed them around?
Hi Bob,
No! The Tiger1 Track link / sprocket outfit was so that the track link inner side could not be mounted to become the outer side as might be done on the Panther.
Kind regards
Kent
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:58 pm
by BobGrey
Hi Kent yes I would agree. But then why were chevrons more worn down on outer edge of tracks in many WWII photos?
Best wishes Bob
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:01 pm
by Kent Wiik
Hi Bob,
Can you please show us some of those photos.
Would be interesting to see your findings as I have never ever seen any photos of what you describe.
Kind regards
Kent
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:44 pm
by BobGrey
Hi Kent, yes away at moment but will send a photo asap. Hope it's not my imagination! Bob
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:48 am
by Kent Wiik
Hi all,
Finally got time to finish the master and here is the end result.
Ad a kit link in the pix for comparison.
Will have the same go at Vincent's Panzer III link and then both goes to Hong Kong for furter process by Vincent.
Enjoy and thanks for looking.
Kind regards
Kent
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:48 am
by Per Sonnervik
Hi Kent,
Lovely work on the Tiger I track links. Definately an improvement and a must for the late Tiger I.
Cheers, Per
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:12 am
by vincent hung shu yue
Just received the tiger 1 track link from Kent. Very impressive when you get the real one. Will sent the caster for production. But I think it will take 4-6 months. Will keep on updating.
Vincent
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:55 am
by vincent hung shu yue
The sample is sent to caster and now is undergoing.The first sample will be out within three weeks time. The material will be manganese steel. Please sent to me thro PM if you seriously have interest.The batch will only be 15-20. I will keep 6 for myself. One for Kent, one for David, one for my german friend...
Cheers
Vincent
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 12:21 pm
by Andreas Walter
Hello Vincent,
when can a delivery be expected?
Greetings Andreas
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 2:01 pm
by David Brady
Hi,
Great work on the tracks Kent & Vincent, for me steel tracks are a must have item when accurately produced, my panzer 111 and tiger will both be equipped
Unfortunately my king tiger fitted with olafs steel tracks can not be run in the garden anymore due to the chevrons making one hell of a mess of the lawn
Cheers
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:46 am
by vincent hung shu yue
Hi all
The craftsman have the final sample out and compare with Kent's one ( grey). It looks good .. and hope I can get the sample in the coming month. Hope can sent to you within this year.
Vincent
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:42 pm
by Brian Ostlind
Amazing detail!
Re: Tiger 1 Steel Tracks
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2018 6:16 pm
by Marco Peter
Whats the news, are Tiger 1 steel tracks available by now?
