John's Early Tiger 1
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John's Early Tiger 1
Third Tiger to start. I know I should finish the other 2 first but would like to get this off to a start as otherwise I will loose some parts.
This is not a kit as such but rather some components I have gathered together. I have almost all important components other than Wheels and suspension. The vehicle will be made from a combination of old and new kits with whatever modifications are required to make it fit together. I picked up many of the parts at the last factory open day The turret is the old cast version. The hull is mainly new release parts. Aluminium deck and ready to accept the latest wheel and suspension set up. I have no hull floor at present so eiter make one up or get one alongwith wheels and suspension. I have a spare set of tracks unused that I picked up a few years back.
I will also add many of my own upgrades. New front mudguards already on and working on the rear. Cupola viewports almost ready so looking forward to upgrading that also. I even have a spare to work on.I have a couple of sets of the old rear deck grills but will need to make a new suport.
Here are some photos.
Missing side skirts. Intrested if anybody has a set lying around.
This is not a kit as such but rather some components I have gathered together. I have almost all important components other than Wheels and suspension. The vehicle will be made from a combination of old and new kits with whatever modifications are required to make it fit together. I picked up many of the parts at the last factory open day The turret is the old cast version. The hull is mainly new release parts. Aluminium deck and ready to accept the latest wheel and suspension set up. I have no hull floor at present so eiter make one up or get one alongwith wheels and suspension. I have a spare set of tracks unused that I picked up a few years back.
I will also add many of my own upgrades. New front mudguards already on and working on the rear. Cupola viewports almost ready so looking forward to upgrading that also. I even have a spare to work on.I have a couple of sets of the old rear deck grills but will need to make a new suport.
Here are some photos.
Missing side skirts. Intrested if anybody has a set lying around.
If interested in any parts used in my builds contact me at johnfitzsimons@msn.com for a price list.
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I have moved on a bit with the early Tiger. Still missing some parts but new lathe and milling machine will help sort that problem.
Started on a turret floor. Need to order more tread plate. Rear mudguards almost ready Cupola and turret view ports ready to fit. fitted. New aluminium firewall and front deck supports added. Full length floor added.
Started on a turret floor. Need to order more tread plate. Rear mudguards almost ready Cupola and turret view ports ready to fit. fitted. New aluminium firewall and front deck supports added. Full length floor added.
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Re: John's Early Tiger 1
John
Excellent looking parts. Always good to see new posts from you.
Best regards,
Bob
Excellent looking parts. Always good to see new posts from you.
Best regards,
Bob
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Mg mount is the old white metal version. It lacked the ring I believe holds the mg cover. I thought I would easily cut it on the lathe but when fitted in the chuck it was very irregular. Centred with 4 jaw chuck and got there in the end.
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As you see in earlier photos of turret floor I used some brass tread plate which I found on a German shopping site. Unfortunately I forfot the name of the site. Anybody know name of Supplier for treadplate?
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Thanks Vince. That's the place.
John
John
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Re: John's Early Tiger 1
Hi John,
Like your added full length floor. What is the dimension & thickness? Aluminium? Thanks in advance.
Like your added full length floor. What is the dimension & thickness? Aluminium? Thanks in advance.
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Hi Chang. I don’t have access to get measurements at the moment as away from home for a few weeks. Thickness is 4mm. Just space left for motors and idlers.
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Re: John's Early Tiger 1
So good to see you back in business, John!
Longing for the next installment!
Longing for the next installment!
A little too much is about right...
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Hi all, I will be starting work again on this vehicle. Looking forward to getting some work done.
I have started up a youtube channel and along side the forum I will be adding video of the process on youtube. Here is a link to the channel.
Don't forget to subscribe to the channel.
I have started up a youtube channel and along side the forum I will be adding video of the process on youtube. Here is a link to the channel.
Don't forget to subscribe to the channel.
If interested in any parts used in my builds contact me at johnfitzsimons@msn.com for a price list.
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Re: John's Early Tiger 1
John
Great video - fantastic way to showcase your incredible details. I forgot about your PZ 4. Great to see this again. Look forward to more videos.
Best regards,
Bob
Great video - fantastic way to showcase your incredible details. I forgot about your PZ 4. Great to see this again. Look forward to more videos.
Best regards,
Bob
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Thanks Malcolm and Bob. Hopefully get some interest and subscriptions. I will keep updates on the forum also with photos, but videos on the Youtube channel. Already working on the next video.
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