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Re: Tiger build
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:06 am
by mark j. radick
Adrian Harris wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:53 am
> looking for a "Vince Abbot" cupola to buy...if not I'll be scratch building one
Armortek might have the basic parts from the Tiger 131 release, plus Field of Armor stock Mike Stannard's upgrade parts for it.
Adrian.
Hi Adrian...I do have Mikes upgrade kit but it is still off and it looks like I'll end up scratch building one...hopefully I get close to Vince's work of art
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:37 am
by mark j. radick
Started drum cupola today...such a large piece for a little lathe...but doable
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:38 pm
by mark j. radick
Completed main drum of the commanders cupola...
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:08 am
by simon_manning
very much worth the effort, so visible being on top of the vehicle, superb regards simon.
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:45 pm
by Christoffer Ahlfors
Fantastic again, Mark!
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:11 pm
by mark j. radick
Material deliveries have been slow which is understandable with the current situation so the commanders cupola is on hold for now...I did some painting and detailing and started to scratch build the stowage bin
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:17 pm
by mark lawson
absolutely flawless work, I like what you have done so far with the cupola this once completed will be a work of art, it will be a shame to paint it once complete.
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:31 pm
by mark j. radick
mark lawson wrote: ↑Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:17 pm
absolutely flawless work, I like what you have done so far with the cupola this once completed will be a work of art, it will be a shame to paint it once complete.
Thanks Mark
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:57 pm
by mark j. radick
Work continues on cupola...finished top plate I made it out of stainless steel so I could hard solder... tomorrow I will start hatch out of stainless...lots of little parts to hard solder
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:54 pm
by mark j. radick
Turned hatch lid and started on the little intricate parts...
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:37 am
by Robert E Morey
Mark, That coupola is looking every bit as good as Vince's - better actually! Superb workmanship. I'm toying with making the bin for my Tiger 1 as well but thought brass may be better. Following with interest. Great thread,
Bob
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:21 pm
by mark j. radick
Work continues on commanders cupola...remade hatch lid and finished hinges...lots of detail parts to yet be made
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:53 am
by mark j. radick
Progress is slow but steady on the cupola ...it is now functional
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:00 am
by simon_manning
Remarkable, too good to paint, i love to see this level of build, regards simon manning.
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:29 am
by Stephen White
Seconded. Some very accomplished machining skills. Great to see an inspiring Tiger build.