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Tiger 1-2 Cupola. First Resin Castings UPDATE

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:43 pm
by Mike Stannard (toyrific)
Hi Guys

I finally got the mold made for the Tiger 1 and 2 cupola, Here are the results of the first castings.

Resin castings of main body and hatch.
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For those interested here is a picture of the molds.
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Tiger 1 Cupola and Tiger 2 Early periscope fittings.
Top with white metal parts fitted.
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Showing periscope tops.
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Hatch open showing interior.
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Interior with hatch open.
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Interior with hatch closed. Note the brass ring with head rests is the prototype. Could not make the production one until resin castings were made.
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Wing nut clamp spring. This spring is the only sample I have, could not order quantity until casting were made and spring test fitted.
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Will start production on these early types this coming week.

Mike

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:30 pm
by Jim Slothower
Mike

they look great cant wait to get mine :D

Jim

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:16 pm
by Robert E Morey
Wow simply fabulous work Mike. Incredible detail.
Bob

First batch of castings

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:53 am
by Mike Stannard (toyrific)
Hi Guys

Here are the first 12 castings out of the molds.

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Mike

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:47 am
by Jim Slothower
Looks great Mike,

Waiting patiently :D

Jim

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:19 am
by Tim Bowman
Beautiful Mike!

Looking forward to installing that piece!

Tim

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:07 am
by Carlos Vollenweider
Tim Bowman's post is always the high technical mark for me. I can only say thank you Mike, for your very hard work in your labor, and especially your detailed research.

Respectfully,

Carlos