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Tiger 1 range target refurbish ......again.

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It moves on slowly, the front is a busy place on Bergetiger/Bergepanzer.
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The gears have arrived for the winch, these need milling to create spokes like the original. I've produced the scale drawings for the winch frame, it's fairly straightforward, now do I include a hidden motor and have the two figures cranking away like crazy?
The gears have arrived for the winch, these need milling to create spokes like the original. I've produced the scale drawings for the winch frame, it's fairly straightforward, now do I include a hidden motor and have the two figures cranking away like crazy?
I'm using aluminium solder here, works nicely if a little tricky.
I'm using aluminium solder here, works nicely if a little tricky.
Setting out the tow bars and mounts.
Setting out the tow bars and mounts.
I will use these spare barrel cleaning rod holders for mounts.
I will use these spare barrel cleaning rod holders for mounts.
Don't know how this photo got there, anybody recognise the weapon I'm using ? Taken at Longmoore CPW  yonks ago. The weapon is concealed in that small brief case until needed.
Don't know how this photo got there, anybody recognise the weapon I'm using ? Taken at Longmoore CPW yonks ago. The weapon is concealed in that small brief case until needed.
Stock mounted in the 4 jaw chuck.
Stock mounted in the 4 jaw chuck.
Cutting the straight tow bar end blanks, two female two male.
Cutting the straight tow bar end blanks, two female two male.
The plate aluminium has arrived for the winch frame, it's scratched to buggery but the company that supplied it have said they will replace it.
The plate aluminium has arrived for the winch frame, it's scratched to buggery but the company that supplied it have said they will replace it.
I think all the milliput welds are done, again I'm waiting for the mill to arrive before I can fit the final drive armour fillet pieces.
I think all the milliput welds are done, again I'm waiting for the mill to arrive before I can fit the final drive armour fillet pieces.
Casting the lens
Casting the lens
The straight tow bars ready for machining on the mill.
The straight tow bars ready for machining on the mill.
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I shall wait for the milling machine to arrive to cut the scallops in the straight tow bar mounts.
I shall wait for the milling machine to arrive to cut the scallops in the straight tow bar mounts.
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Heckler and Koch MP5K by chance? 8)

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I'm pretty good with firearms but you don't give much to work with haha!

MP5K is 'THE' briefcase weapon...
'Konan', my Tiger 1 Mid
'Gunther', my Panther G

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Die hard impression or rear of the year.


if your going to put stuff up like this, it's too hard to resist :lol:
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It's amazing how the white cotton vest is such an iconic look for the all action superstar.

Hugh Jackman, Ryan Renolds, Phil Woollard, Bruce Willis.

This picture could even be an out take from Arnold Schwazenegger's Raw Deal.

For me if someone's got an SMG, I'd much prefer a ballistic vest or not be there :oops:

Was it a HK Phil?
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Hi JC, yes HKMP5K 9mm. The example I was using allowed the brief case to be discarded, you carried it in the left hand with the barrel facing to the rear, it was pre cocked, set to fully automatic with the safety off! When a threat was identified, you dump the case by squeezing the handle, lift and rotate your arm so the rear of the weapon rests against your sternum, at the same time your right hand grabs the pistol grip and away you go with 2 short bursts. To begin with it feels awkward but you got used to it.
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The HK range at the time.
The HK range at the time.
This brief case was one example, it could be fired from the case but was awkward and needed to be held against the stomach using 2 hands as the top handle recoil would rotate the weapon downwards.
This brief case was one example, it could be fired from the case but was awkward and needed to be held against the stomach using 2 hands as the top handle recoil would rotate the weapon downwards.
This model.
This model.
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Starting to get weird. The HK is real a cinematic icon used by the Villains and Police alike.

Films depicting similar covert adaptions, machine guns and RPG in guitar cases (Desperado), and a neat Mach 10 in a lunch box looking package (Robocop). But all look a bit awkward.

Enjoying the Tiger conversion, is this going to be a static model or full "blown" R/C.
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The Bergetiger will be a fully functioning towing and recovery vehicle, the winch is only good for 1.5 to 2 tons but will come in handy for some planned diorama's to include the Faun, 331 ( the range wreck double ) and Tiger 331 ( the new one) with loads of new pyrotechnic effects, roll on the summer!
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More weld seams to the rear and the pannier fillets, I love this work.
Thought of the day, "I really don't want to buy a mattress topper, with octasprings or without bl..dy octasprings!"
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Spot the tip, it's very small but very necessary.
Spot the tip, it's very small but very necessary.
When the mill arrives! I shall spend some time improving the tool box, like removing the lid, making a new lid, machining out the solid box, fitting working hinges, locks and straps and filling with useful tools.
When the mill arrives! I shall spend some time improving the tool box, like removing the lid, making a new lid, machining out the solid box, fitting working hinges, locks and straps and filling with useful tools.
Awkward work this, really should be done before the wheels go on and the motion packs are fitted, that way you can easily flip it over.
Awkward work this, really should be done before the wheels go on and the motion packs are fitted, that way you can easily flip it over.
I've printed the top fillet sections, which I shall fit sometime.
I've printed the top fillet sections, which I shall fit sometime.
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Pre Christmas post.
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I have no idea what this huge bar was used for, I'm thinking maybe to extend the winch arm boom?
I have no idea what this huge bar was used for, I'm thinking maybe to extend the winch arm boom?
Well I've made it and fitted it.
Well I've made it and fitted it.
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Lowering the rear deck.
Lowering the rear deck.
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The rear deck continued.
So who managed to buy the old Tiger1 from eBay today?
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One of the best T1 photos I have ever seen, "Tigers in an orchard" I think it should be called, or maybe "Tigers in an olive grove".
One of the best T1 photos I have ever seen, "Tigers in an orchard" I think it should be called, or maybe "Tigers in an olive grove".
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A range target! I reckon I could restore it.
A range target! I reckon I could restore it.
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The rear bulk head made from 1mm sheet steel, I don't plan to fit a "half maybach" just yet.
The rear bulk head made from 1mm sheet steel, I don't plan to fit a "half maybach" just yet.
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Painting the parts at this time of the year is fine so long as your not in a hurry, you get a good "flow out" of the paint but it takes yonks to cure.
Painting the parts at this time of the year is fine so long as your not in a hurry, you get a good "flow out" of the paint but it takes yonks to cure.
I like to make this assembly easily removable for obvious reasons.
I like to make this assembly easily removable for obvious reasons.
Printing the rear radiator hatch detail pieces.
Printing the rear radiator hatch detail pieces.
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And back to our tank building reality, more progress with the old range target. 8)
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The rear deck continued.
The rear deck continued.
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Louver hatch add on. You have to cut a fair bit away from the rear deck frame to get these to fit.
Louver hatch add on. You have to cut a fair bit away from the rear deck frame to get these to fit.
Milliput you can't beat it you just need patience.
Milliput you can't beat it you just need patience.
I think I'm going to use this old early air intake to add some interest.
I think I'm going to use this old early air intake to add some interest.
Nice Gucci tetra extinguisher.
Nice Gucci tetra extinguisher.
Spot the incorrect hatch.
Spot the incorrect hatch.
Printing the inner engine hatch detail, now I could cut this in ali but the file has all the hinge lock positions which is convenient.
Printing the inner engine hatch detail, now I could cut this in ali but the file has all the hinge lock positions which is convenient.
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I remember making this part, it looks so much easier on these printers, Thanks for posting this Phil, regards simon.

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Hi Phil,

On the top left side of the first two photos of 05:28AM, what book is it? Always found something new and interesting .... :D

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It's the Tiger bible Chang the book that you just can't buy!
Simon the printed inner engine hatch detail in pla may not suit some but as it's fully supported by the steel hatch it's great , it does take 15hrs to print though!
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