New engine for King Tiger and Jagdtiger

[Ivano Costantini]

I forgot to mention that the brackets for the tank are not included in the kit, I made them only for my engine. They are easy to do.
However, if you do not want to make them, it is important to lift the tank with a thickness of plasticard or other material of 4/5 mm. positioned in the center, otherwise the filling pipe hits the drain. Anyway, do some tests.

[Ivano Costantini]

The cyclone filter assembly is made up of 66 pieces.
Assembly is not difficult, however it requires some attention.
For the two bodies one must be careful of the orientation of the "snail" openings. Help yourself with the many photographs available on the Internet.

[Ivano Costantini]

To continue the assembly, I suggest using a small spirit level.
The gutters are asymmetrical. On the right the slits are long, on the left the slits are short. Drill the gutters to secure the brackets. The first bracket positioned 1 mm from the rear edge (wider part).
then, find the position of the other two parentheses. They must be aligned upwards, they must touch the edge. It is also necessary to glue the brackets on the heads of the motor, join them very tenaciously even with the help of bolts. Before gluing, check that everything is aligned and straight. This check is very important for a correct assembly, check many times, I recommend.

[simon_manning]

A superb effort Ivano, the engine is excellent, great post's, regards simon manning.

[Ivano Costantini]

Thanks Simon.
Sorry if I insist, but before gluing it is essential to check well all alignments and heights. Remember that this is a handmade product, the resin parts printed on silicone molds cannot always be the same due to many factors (pressure of the bell in which they dry, wear of the mold, etc.). Small shimming interventions may be needed or vice versa. Check calmly, haste makes mistakes.
If any passage is not clear, ask me, it will be a pleasure to answer. Unfortunately, the translator is not always correct.

[Ivano Costantini]

Other parts that differ from the P45 are the oil filter and fuel filters.In the photo, still without transparent vials.

[Ivano Costantini]

I have received private messages regarding only the construction of the upper part of the engine.
There seems to be interest, therefore, as soon as the virus quarantine is over, if I am still alive, I will also build this 1/2 engine. I will try to integrate many bolts into the resin castings and to make fewer pieces. I would also like to try to make the drain pipes and covers in one piece.
Without prejudice to the high level of quality, assembly will be less laborious and, of course, there will be a cheaper selling price.
Hope to show you something soon.
It would be helpful to understand how many owners of the new and old Tiger king might be interested. Thank you all. Ivano

[Ivano Costantini]

During breaks, nothing better than a little modeling to relax and not think about the virus.
The construction of the 1/2 engine has started.

[Ivano Costantini]

Because "everything at home, everything closed" I am using parts of kits that have not been considered qualitatively excellent and consequently rejected. Maybe I was wrong, they were good enough to make an engine. This shows, without boasting, that the kits are definitely superior to the others. This is just my opinion after buying many craft kits.

[Ivano Costantini]

Other engine components have arrived.
Deliveries are close, still a little patience.
Thanks Ivano