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Early or mid ? Tiger 1 build by Phil Woollard

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Whilst waiting for parts to arrive to complete the Chieftain I have started on a Tiger 1 that's going to be made up of all my favorite parts, you will get the idea as the build goes along. 8)

I do still need an early cupola if anyone has a spare, I do have a mid for trade if required?
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Not sure how long I shall spend building her as I have the RR and a Stug coming soon from Phil Dawe which will keep me busy.
Not sure how long I shall spend building her as I have the RR and a Stug coming soon from Phil Dawe which will keep me busy.
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The parts I've been collecting for the last five years now. The early wheels arrived recently from Dave in the Rockies.
The parts I've been collecting for the last five years now. The early wheels arrived recently from Dave in the Rockies.
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Deburring and polishing the main drive gears, this makes it super smooth.
Deburring and polishing the main drive gears, this makes it super smooth.
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A little more done on the chassis.
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The adjuster fitted arse backwards but it works a treat.
The adjuster fitted arse backwards but it works a treat.
I will explain later.
I will explain later.
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One of the idlers needed tweaking slightly to get the the alignment just so.
One of the idlers needed tweaking slightly to get the the alignment just so.
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A RR and a Stug? nice.

Looking forward to it. :P
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5 years collecting parts :D I take my hat off 8)
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I'm looking forward to the builds to as they are new to me John. Steen you know what's involved, I still don't have everything but hope Monique can help with that, I am still looking for those fillet pieces for your Tiger. 8)
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Getting that suspension set up out the way, I forget just how long all that takes 8) message for Steve still no sign of that package mate!
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This is the look I think I'm going for, no zim but lots of bolt on like the smoke dischargers.
This is the look I think I'm going for, no zim but lots of bolt on like the smoke dischargers.
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You don't have to do this but I like to as it looks a bit more like the real thing.
You don't have to do this but I like to as it looks a bit more like the real thing.
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If your building one of the real early made kits don't use the cast suspension arm of you will never and I mean never get the thing to run smooth, these are the newer machined arms and they are square and true!
If your building one of the real early made kits don't use the cast suspension arm of you will never and I mean never get the thing to run smooth, these are the newer machined arms and they are square and true!
I do like Tigers.
I do like Tigers.
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Hi Phil
Looking good mate I will chase up the parcel for you it should be with you by now.

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Thanks Phil
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Lots done today 8)
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Near perfection.
Near perfection.
All packed with good quality grease.
All packed with good quality grease.
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Turning down the sand casting finish.
Turning down the sand casting finish.
That's one side done and what a difference.
That's one side done and what a difference.
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Don't you just love the complexity of the early wheel set up?
Don't you just love the complexity of the early wheel set up?
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A couple of the road wheels finished, that's about as far as I shall go with the road wheel detail for now. 8)
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Turning the collar recess
Turning the collar recess
Now the collars fit flush which then leads to the knock on effect so everything else now needs adjusting to fit.
Now the collars fit flush which then leads to the knock on effect so everything else now needs adjusting to fit.
Enough already!
Enough already!
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I think I fancy portraying this rather interesting example
I think I fancy portraying this rather interesting example
Same vehicle but months before, 323 sure did take some punishment.
Same vehicle but months before, 323 sure did take some punishment.
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A little more running gear work. 8) I do hope this thread is of interest to the majority of you guys, it will get more interesting I promise. :shock:
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Turning down the spacers to the road wheel outer axle diameter, this also gives more clearance between the opposing axles.
Turning down the spacers to the road wheel outer axle diameter, this also gives more clearance between the opposing axles.
A mm or so turned away to not only "true up" the casting but also to allow more clearance between the opposing axles. This should help stop the outer wheel being "spun" backwards whilst traversing very uneven ground, the real thing also suffered from this!
A mm or so turned away to not only "true up" the casting but also to allow more clearance between the opposing axles. This should help stop the outer wheel being "spun" backwards whilst traversing very uneven ground, the real thing also suffered from this!
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Although this example has the wrong bolt configuration I do like the option.
Although this example has the wrong bolt configuration I do like the option.
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Tracks on for the first time and it's as smooth as can be! 8)
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Running in using just a battery, no speed controller.
Running in using just a battery, no speed controller.
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323 from the 503rd heavy? Good choice! :D

You have developed a good feel for what details make a difference and what to skip. The wheel bolts really do stand out! Awesome! :D

However, you really do need to get better idlers for this quality level, but I have a hunch that they are already in the pipeline? :wink:
If not, Liam in Australia can help you out with idlers second to none! :D
A little too much is about right...
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Hi Christoffer, glad you approve! Yes I agree the idlers need some work and it's all in hand. Good old Tiger 1 you just can't beat them. 8)
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The idlers are supposed to have ten spokes... :cry:
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