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Hello all fellow Tiger drivers, I would just like to introduce myself as a new kid on the block. My name is Steve Flint from Oxfordshire, (X RAF) and I have just purchased a late Tiger 1. My previous model experiences only include that of RC aeroplanes, wood and glue!! so this is an extremely new venture and one to which I am very much looking forward too.
Although I have not started the build yet, I would love to hear from anyone who could prompt me in the right direction with advice on how to make the build easier on myself, (due to a lack of experience on this kind of thing) e.g " don't fit it like that, do it like this it's easier" any remarks would be most welcome and it would also help me to get to know some of you in the process. Anyway I have said enough for now, I look forward to any responses.
Regards
Steve.

Hello Steve

Welcome to the world of large scale tanks. There is tons of advice that will come from everywhere. The main advice that i would give is that if you get stuck allways consult the forum. Where there is loads of freindly advice. Before you start get a clear area where you can work on it all the way around. A good investment is a hydralic platform from machine mart. where you can adjust the height to your level without breaking your back. As you build the tank it will get alarmingly heavy and when the hull is built you wont be able to pick it up.Also with this platform is that it is level.you need a level base to build the hull. Make sure that your tools are handy and to put all the fastners in piles ie M3 M4 etc.Work through it mythodically as per book and you will end up with a large tank.I am also availible to talk. see website for details. ENJOY

Lee

Thanks Lee for the welcome.
You hit the nail on the head there, the one problem I do have at the moment is the space to build which is a shame. Hopefully after Christmas that will be resolved. Anyway I look forward to consulting with you at a later date, I can't wait personally to get started but I know not to rush into it until I am absolutely ready. Thanks for the advice I will have a look see at your website now.
Regards
Steve

Steve,

I built the early Tiger, which I finished about 15 mths ago. I say finished but these models are never really finished as they offer loads of scope for continual improvementin both detail and performance. Take your time and enjoy, I am sure your experience in R/C aircraft will help as you are at least familiar with R/C gear.

Thanks Allan, top tank the Tiger and awesome to look at. I have no real worries on the build but rather the finish. I hope I can get as good a finish as some that I have seen already. Cheers for the reply.
Steve

Steve,

I have just started to build my secound Tiger 1 ( early ) all I can say is read the instructions a few times with parts in front of you before building anything. The key part in my view is getting the wheels and axles etc set up correctly, so take your time on this bit.

Good luck and have fun.


Nigel.

hello steven,

were abouts in oxford are you, i live in towcester near brackley if you ever want to come over have a look at my sherman/panther and get some ideas you will be welcome,

thanks, chris.

Hi Nigel,
Thanks for the info, there are a lot of parts on this part of the build so you are right, to take my time and inventory everything first would be a good idea. I have already read something with regard to this subject, fitting a bush which is an interference fit, how did you get on with this stage. I agree with Mike Cooper about heating one part and cooling the other, this is a method I am familiar with as we use to do it with certain bearing parts when building Tornado RB199 Gas Turbines in the RAF, it works very well. Freezer Spray if obtainable might work better than freezing in a freezer though, I don't know without trying.

Regards
Steve

Hi Chris,
I am in Carterton, Oxfordshire and I have seen on the map that I'm just 40 or so miles away from you so I would like to take your offer of a visit up sometime. It would be nice to see one in the flesh so to speak as it looks a daunting project when it is all in bits in a box, so thanks for the offer.
Regards
Steve

hello steven,

call me on 01327 354416, in the evenings is good for me.

cheers, chris.

Woof

Lee

Roger that Chris, will be in touch.

Lee, is "WooF" some sort of gesture that I don't know about yet?

Hello Steven

No Woof isnt a secret word but Chris has a new Puppy so all he hears is Yap Yap yap.

Lee

Ah!! a new puppy, we have a new kitten, he doesn' yap thank goodness but he does bite, I bought it for the wife so I could buy the tank!!

hello steven,

keeping her indoors happy is always important in this hobby, but not a puppy, cute but alot of hard work, and cash, o-well,
hows the tiger coming along!!!

cheers, chris.