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I know what you mean Simon, but every time someone would produce an upgrade part I just could not resist and bought it thinking, I will add that at some point, 10 years passed and I became apathetic! but after seeing your dodgy paint job, NOT I decided to have anther go.

Paul.

Hi Paul,

really good to see your fitters in action again

Great progress and as allways I love the add details coming on her now


cheers,

Uwe

Thanks Uwe, I hope you are well my friend.

Yes my fitters are motivated with good beer rations, so the rebuild is steady progress

Paul.

Hi all,

It feels a while since posted anything, the build has been kept pace with my free time, witch hasn't been much

I've been adding detail to the deck and repainting.
I didn't know what to do with this plate, It shouldn't be there for a summer 1943 Early Tiger. I have left it for now. but if it bugs me, it will have to go. Paul.

Hi All,

Well its time to start on the turret, and after 10 years of using the blank firer its got a little dirty. In fact I have the gunner on a charge for the state of the barrel
I have also purchased a Breach, I won't name the manufacturer because I am disappointed with the condition of the parts and lack of instructions as to where everything goes, but I will figure it out eventually
There is a few more evenings cleaning off and head scratching to do yet

Paul.

the trouble is paul we have been spoilt by winstone,catton, armorpax,and stannard and the odd part produced by a talented builder, grind away, use your imagination, always a good post, regards simo n.

Hello Paul ,

I've sent you some pics of the Bovington Tiger 1 gun I took in 2013.

Wow, time is running that fast

Simon is absolutely right, take it as a challenge you'll win


Looking forward for TankMod ,

cheers Uwe

You are quite right Simon, thanks for the kind words of encouragement, its always welcome.

Thanks for the photos Uwe, challenge accepted I don't know what I would do without David Byrden site.

I suddenly remembered Roland Mann's 1/6th stunning model breach if only I was that talented.
Paul.

Hi Paul,

Just been catching up on your latest updates, very impressive work.

I am hoping to make the trip to the tankmod day if I make it there I will look out for you and your models.

Regards

David

Thanks David, maybe see you at Tankmod

Paul.

Hi All,

Wow is it really nearly 5 months since I last posted.

Well I have started on my Tiger again. With her being the cast turret and I am wanting to add internal detail, I have had to grind the three lugs off the turret wall. I have also painted it in the correct colour.

I have also been building up the kit parts made by Ivano and fitting them, I have also fitted one of John Fitzsimons commanders chairs.
Using David Bryden's turret drawings I can set out where everything should go.
What do you think??

Paul.

That's going to be a really nice Tiger Paul.

this post reminds me, the fuel and water caps are still on, the firm making them relocated over the other side of the industrial est without me being aware, i meant to pm you, the turret parts look superb paul, any change let me know, regards simon.

nice work

Good work there Paul, going to be a nice build. Look forward to seeing the finished product (eventually)
Cheers
Dunc