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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Tiger 123 sPzAbt 503
FabriP73
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Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 04:53 AM UTC
Hello guys, this is my new model.
Here are the old photos that have inspired me:

For discussion only.

For discussion only.

For discussion only.

The starter kit is the Dragon 6600 in which I replaced the side plates with those of the Tiger I Early in stock.


See you soon for updates.

Fabrizio.
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Byrden
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Posted: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 06:34 AM UTC
Would you be interested in a list of the features on "123"?

David
FabriP73
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Posted: Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 12:02 AM UTC
Progress: color modulation and camo whit worn effects.





Fabrizio.
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Anmoga
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Posted: Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 01:49 PM UTC
Hi David,

I am interested in a list of the features on "123".

Thanks in advance,
Angel
Byrden
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Posted: Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 09:37 PM UTC
I'll go over a period of several months' changes.

It had;
A Pz.3 turret bin.
Bolts beside the hull MG.
A cable on the left hull side.
No antenna mount on the rear wall.
Smoke launchers on the turret.
A jack was on the rear right, but this became cut off and was stored between the exhausts.
A Feifel system. The crew operated without it, but the large V duct was on the engine hatch.
Probably the later cylindrical tail-light, but I can't see this.
The hull side fenders were in a bent line, had no end plates, and had 2 different lengths.
The ends of the tow cables were toward the hull front. Because there were no S-mines, the clips were further forward than you might expect. See photo below.

The fire extinguisher was in the original position, close to the engine hatch.
Probably it had a spade on the glacis plate, but I can't see this.
The track toolbox was in a metal frame. This was converted to hold jerrycans.
The mudguards were the standard folding type before the got lost.
The mantlet had a thickened part on the left.
Rings on the holes in the glacis plate, over the tracks.
No escape hatch.
The original short hull front edges.
The engine adapter was slanted.
No S-mine equipment or attachment points.
No rectangular plate behind the driver's hatch.
No exhaust shields or attachment points.
No shaft stored on the bottom rear hull.

David
Anmoga
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Posted: Monday, July 22, 2013 - 02:32 PM UTC
Thanks David,
Angel
FabriP73
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Posted: Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 03:19 AM UTC
Thanks my friends!
The original color before the dark yellow was the panzer gray and then, as the wagon very deteriorated, I did look with the chipping.
Progress: dust and mud.





I hope you like it.

Fabrizio.
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FabriP73
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Posted: Saturday, August 03, 2013 - 03:46 AM UTC
Streaks line:


Heavy mud:



Fabrizio.
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jrutman
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Posted: Saturday, August 03, 2013 - 06:22 AM UTC
That is fabulous work my friend!
J
FabriP73
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Posted: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - 06:20 AM UTC
Thanks Jerry!
Small update:


Fabrizio.
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SHarjacek
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Posted: Sunday, August 04, 2013 - 07:26 AM UTC
Amazing weathering as always Fabrizio !



FabriP73
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Posted: Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 04:24 AM UTC
Finished:



Fabrizio.
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Audren_Dbo
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Posted: Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 04:52 AM UTC
Very good work Fabrizio, awesome painting job!!

You can put more photos of the finished model?
orangelion03
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Posted: Monday, August 19, 2013 - 05:07 AM UTC
Bella macchina Fabi! Bravo!
FabriP73
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Posted: Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 03:17 AM UTC
Thanks a lot guys!
Fabrizio.

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210cav
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Posted: Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 03:27 AM UTC
Bella! Bella!
Bodeen
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Posted: Monday, August 26, 2013 - 02:51 PM UTC
I love Tigers and this is probably my favorite Tiger I build on this site. Fantastic work. The painting and weathering are truly awesome!
Great job!

Jeff
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Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 - 01:41 AM UTC
A real nice job,appreciate your blong and build details also.
FabriP73
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Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 07:20 AM UTC
Thanks so much guys!
I'm very glad that you like it!

Fabrizio.
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john17
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Posted: Sunday, September 01, 2013 - 04:47 AM UTC
Fabrizio,

You've done a wonderful job on this Tiger! All your weathering effects were used to a great result.

I am currently working on the Dragon early production Tiger and could only hope it comes out as well as yours did.

Thanks for sharing your photos with us!

John Pradarelli
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