The kit's not finalised yet, but the layout of the Tiger itself is final, so I think it's safe to say that "raised step" will be covered by ammunition boxes and fuel tanks when everything is assembled.

On the other hand, why are there 6 magnets for 8 wheels?

David

The kit's not finalised yet, but the layout of the Tiger itself is final, so I think it's safe to say that "raised step" will be covered by ammunition boxes and fuel tanks when everything is assembled.

On the other hand, why are there 6 magnets for 8 wheels?

David

On accuracy : As David mentioned it's a work in progress and MFH have shown a willingness to go back and redo stuff. They corrected the CAD image of the turret ring within 24 hrs and have gone back to the drawing board on the hull.

People like to criticise but give them a chance to at least correct errors. We usually commend manufacturers willing to take on board feedback and make changes along the way ( if MFH don't and leave the hull as it is then criticise away, but at least give them the benfit of the doubt until we see the final product )

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At the same time you do have to compromise accuracy on an internal build because references are incomplete or missing. One of the primary resources of Tiger 1 information is the Bovington Tiger an early vehicle, this is of very limited use if you are building a Late Tiger 1 as I am.

I wish I could get into the French Tiger, I have some good images from my collegues on this forum but even then they are not complete.

If the kit makers have had access to the Samour Tiger then this kit will be an important reference work.

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I have to disagree with your comment on compromising accuracy, Steven. That might be true if you were talking about a kit that costs $30-$50, the Academy kit you mentioned being an excellent example (all things being relative, that amount could be considered a substantial financial outlay for some folks). But, when some company wants $500 of my hard earned money for a product being shilled as the ultimate of its type, it damned well better be the ultimate in every way, accuracy being the foremost justification.

The same could be said for AM products which make similar claims. I've had less than satisfactory experiences with interior sets for Tiger I's, II's and Panthers and ended up 86'ing the lot because the products were utter crap. I have to say that the Dub-Dub-Dub has provided those of us interested in replicating accurate models with opportunities unavailable twenty years ago. If the average schmo is able to transform a chickens**t kit into chicken steak using published and online resources, why do big shot kit manufacturers have a difficult time in doing the same? This should be even more the case with "boutique" companies which produce super expensive limited run items. If you're promising to send me Kate Upton,



I don't want to see Maria Ouspenskaya



standing at the door when I open it.

Re the French Tiger, Rob Veenendaal's Panzer Basics web page offers a two DVD set of photos (2100, to be exact ) of both the Tiger I and KT located at Saumur. There are interior and exterior shots for both vehicles. The KT photos, in particular, have been of immeasurable assistance to anyone tackling the inaccuracies and omissions of the 1/16 Trumpeter pig, myself included. The staff at Saumur extended all kinds of courtesies to Rob by allowing him unfettered access to these vehicles; so, it wouldn't have been impossible for for the researchers at Model Hiro to receive the same treatment.

I'm surprised to see the instructions because this is far from finished. Will they really omit the crew's MP40 and the gun's travel lock?

David

got mine, frustrated they forgot instructions so I cant check all the parts arrggh
its heavy I'm surprised the hull and turret sides are resin and the rest is mostly metal