Hi all,

Let me introduce you to a recent project that we build for a customer...

It is going to be a Tiger 1 early with battle of Kursk markings and turret number S33.

The customer gave as some pictures of the model he likes us to replicate in 1/4 scale

The pictures below show a r/c model in 1/24 I think from Tokyo Marui. He wants this in 1/4 !

First we have to do some research on this model, get plans and measurements.

In a short discussion with David Byrden we agree that the Tiger shown is not historically accurate for either S33 Tigers. Nevertheless, the features of this tank might be accurate for a different turret number at a different battlefield. Since we build to customers specifications, this is what we have to go for !

So the first steps are to get the measurements into a CAD program to later create masters for casting or to use CAM to create the parts directly.



First 3 D designs.

Then the first master.



Then the cast part.



This is the principle for many parts of this Tiger 1 radio controlled tank in 1/4 scale !

Molds being made for the track links !


First cast of the track links...



The lower hull gets in shape !

Is it all metal parts? How are the tracks linked together? That thing is going to kickthe family car out of the garage . Thanks for showing it

Yes,
it is going to be all metal and HUGE !
The track links are still in the raw here but will be drilled and then linked with the correct bolts and nuts.
Weight is about 550Kg when finished.