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DML 1/35 Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I Early Version
jimz66
Joined: December 15, 2006
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Posted: Monday, July 28, 2008 - 07:21 AM UTC
Nick, looking great so far. Just wondering, what does the Voyeger PE Set look like can you photo the fret for me just so I can preview it, was wondering what it has for S Mine launcher stuff. I have only one set of them and looking for another, as I plan to build the Wittman kit as is and would like to do S33 later on with the DML klts so if could help with a photo that would be great. Thanks. Keep it coming.
bill_c
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Posted: Monday, July 28, 2008 - 07:50 AM UTC
How did you get the exhaust covers bent so perfectly?
PE brass with rounded edges continues to elude me....
PE brass with rounded edges continues to elude me....
brucca111
Joined: September 10, 2006
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Posted: Monday, July 28, 2008 - 10:00 AM UTC
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Nick, looking great so far. Just wondering, what does the Voyeger PE Set look like can you photo the fret for me just so I can preview it, was wondering what it has for S Mine launcher stuff. I have only one set of them and looking for another, as I plan to build the Wittman kit as is and would like to do S33 later on with the DML klts so if could help with a photo that would be great. Thanks. Keep it coming.
Thanks for your kind words. i will take pics of the Voyager set tomorrow and post them here for you.
Nick
brucca111
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Posted: Monday, July 28, 2008 - 10:02 AM UTC
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How did you get the exhaust covers bent so perfectly?
PE brass with rounded edges continues to elude me....
I did not form them myself. They come from DML Late Tiger lit, the one that is now OOP. They came preformed.
Thanks for looking and commenting
Nick
jimz66
Joined: December 15, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 03:42 AM UTC
Thanks I'll see it tomorrow. Keep it coming.
210cav
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Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 05:07 AM UTC
Nick-- outstanding work! Great job. The PE covers for the exhaust mufflers, how did you get them from flat pieces to the current half round shape?
thanks
DJ
thanks
DJ
brucca111
Joined: September 10, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 10:48 AM UTC
Very small update this evening. I began work on the engine hatch. It wasn’t that hard to construct, the only semi-difficult part were the door stoppers located under the grab handles. I also added lugs from Model Kasten’s Early Tiger I set.
Here are some pics of the Voyager set. I would have taken more close up shots of each fret, but I just came home from the beach and I am burned to a crisp!
Turned brass tubes for the smoke dischargers. The look nice!
Cables and cleaning rods. Also very nice!
Everything you get from the Voyager set. I paid $30.00 from AAA models on ebay
What’s next? The completion of the hull and who knows what else!
Thanks for looking and feel free to comment.
Nick
Here are some pics of the Voyager set. I would have taken more close up shots of each fret, but I just came home from the beach and I am burned to a crisp!
Turned brass tubes for the smoke dischargers. The look nice!
Cables and cleaning rods. Also very nice!
Everything you get from the Voyager set. I paid $30.00 from AAA models on ebay
What’s next? The completion of the hull and who knows what else!
Thanks for looking and feel free to comment.
Nick
brucca111
Joined: September 10, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 10:51 AM UTC
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Nick-- outstanding work! Great job. The PE covers for the exhaust mufflers, how did you get them from flat pieces to the current half round shape?
thanks
DJ
Thanks DJ. I didnt do it myself, these were from the DML Late Tiger Kit, the one that is OOP.
Byrden
Joined: July 12, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 05:30 PM UTC
Aaaagh oh no!
How are those hatch legs supposed to work? You've trapped them under the handles!
David
How are those hatch legs supposed to work? You've trapped them under the handles!
David
210cav
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Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 07:35 AM UTC
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Quoted TextNick-- outstanding work! Great job. The PE covers for the exhaust mufflers, how did you get them from flat pieces to the current half round shape?
thanks
DJ
Thanks DJ. I didnt do it myself, these were from the DML Late Tiger Kit, the one that is OOP.
Nick-- figures
Anyway, the model and your expert workmanship are turning out a superb product. Very nice work! 
DJ
jimz66
Joined: December 15, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 08:16 AM UTC
Thanks Nick, it looks like what I was hoping to be there is there. I appreciate it.
brucca111
Joined: September 10, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 04:19 AM UTC
I decided to slow down production on the hull until I receive Verlinden’s “Through the hatch” interior for the Tiger I. I hope it will come soon!
I fixed the problem with the rear engine hatch. Thanks again to David from Tiger1.info. Now, the legs are free and workable.
I modified the from plate (part P22) by added plastic strip and sanded it down. The next step for this piece is too texture it with Tamiya primer.
I started work on the drivers and radio operators hatches.
lastly, coming soon to another thread; my AFV Late Tiger I w/ an interior of the SS sPzAbt 101 2nd company that served in Normandy.
What’s next? The completion of the hull and who knows what else!
Thanks for looking and feel free to comment.
Nick
I fixed the problem with the rear engine hatch. Thanks again to David from Tiger1.info. Now, the legs are free and workable.
I modified the from plate (part P22) by added plastic strip and sanded it down. The next step for this piece is too texture it with Tamiya primer.
I started work on the drivers and radio operators hatches.
lastly, coming soon to another thread; my AFV Late Tiger I w/ an interior of the SS sPzAbt 101 2nd company that served in Normandy.
What’s next? The completion of the hull and who knows what else!
Thanks for looking and feel free to comment.
Nick
Byrden
Joined: July 12, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 04:28 AM UTC
Nick:
Thanks for posting that photo of the Verlinden set, I've not seen it before.
I can spot a couple of errors already, for example the front right turret leg does not attach to the turret like that. Verlinden must not be reading my website.
David
Thanks for posting that photo of the Verlinden set, I've not seen it before.
I can spot a couple of errors already, for example the front right turret leg does not attach to the turret like that. Verlinden must not be reading my website.
David
jimz66
Joined: December 15, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 08:16 AM UTC
Keep it coming Nick. Looking as good as the last ones.
brucca111
Joined: September 10, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 04:05 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Nick:
Thanks for posting that photo of the Verlinden set, I've not seen it before.
I can spot a couple of errors already, for example the front right turret leg does not attach to the turret like that. Verlinden must not be reading my website.
David
Thanks David
brucca111
Joined: September 10, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 04:05 AM UTC
Thanks James
Small update today.
I assembled all of the tanks hatches on their interior side. I plan on painting the interior and the interior side of the hatches interior off white.
The covers for the fans would not fit once the gas tank/fan/radiators assemble was glued in place. Therefore, for now, I will leave them off until I find a suitable solution.
Construction has slowed down a bit because I am still waiting for Verlinden’s “Through the hatch” interior for the Tiger I to arrive.
What’s next? The completion of the hull and who knows what else!
Thanks for looking and feel free to comment.
Nick
Small update today.
I assembled all of the tanks hatches on their interior side. I plan on painting the interior and the interior side of the hatches interior off white.
The covers for the fans would not fit once the gas tank/fan/radiators assemble was glued in place. Therefore, for now, I will leave them off until I find a suitable solution.
Construction has slowed down a bit because I am still waiting for Verlinden’s “Through the hatch” interior for the Tiger I to arrive.
What’s next? The completion of the hull and who knows what else!
Thanks for looking and feel free to comment.
Nick
Byrden
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 07:24 AM UTC
Nick:
Hatch interiors were usually painted with the outside base colour, so they would not stand out. Of course they were not subject to weathering or camouflage, so they ended up different anyway.
Do you want the loader's hatch open? Because that curved arm needs bending a little (like the real one) to make it engage with the lock. You can see the slight bending here.
David
Hatch interiors were usually painted with the outside base colour, so they would not stand out. Of course they were not subject to weathering or camouflage, so they ended up different anyway.
Do you want the loader's hatch open? Because that curved arm needs bending a little (like the real one) to make it engage with the lock. You can see the slight bending here.
David
CaptainA
Joined: May 14, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, August 02, 2008 - 12:40 PM UTC
Interesting build, so far.
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