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This question relates to the 'Late Production Tiger 1'

It is self evident that the manual covers the construction of a 'Static' model.
In section 3 regarding the assembly of the Suspension System & Road Wheels it clearly states that the Suspension arms should be set at an angle of 35deg. (from the horizontal). Taking into account that this angle is for a static model with no option packs fitted and most people would be at least motorizing there Tigers. Can anybody tell me what the suspension arm angle should be for a fully loaded Tiger with all the option packs fitted and also taking into account the weight of batteries as this angle must be greater than 35deg to cater for the additional weight involved.
It would seem more logical to fully build the Tiger with all the option packs & batteries installed and then set the appropriate angle assuming one knows the correct scaled ground clearance of the underside of the hull.
Does anybody know what the ground clearance was on the Original Late Production Tiger 1 ?

Mike I put a reply in the armortek technical section by mistake for you . Gill will move it I hope. Dale.

Mike

I'm not really sure why you think that the instructions are for a static model only. The angle of 35degs that we specify is for an average build. This is a build with all the option packs and 22Ah batteries. If you intend to build something a little heavier then make the angle a little bigger, anything up to 45degs. You intend to build a little lighter then reduce the angle a little to a minimum of 30degs. Just remember that this is not an exact figure, care must also be taken to get even weight distribution to that the tank rides level. Some settlement is also likely over the first few outings.

Mark

Mike,

I originally set my suspension angle at 35 degrees and have a standard weight running model. To be quite honest I don't think there is much difference in ride height with the turret on or off, so I don't think things are that wieght critical. This said the batteries are to the rear of my tank, as per Armortek design, and over many hours running my tank has sunk a little at the rear, so I would suggest setting the rear two axles each side at say 40 degrees if a lot of running is planned.