http://www.track-link.com/forums/site_blogs/25802
http://www.track-link.com/forums/site_blogs/25787
http://tiger1.info/models/products/RM5003

In summary; lots of pieces, some fit problems, annoying accuracy problems, crew rooms have everything above a certain size, engine compartment is missing a lot of stuff.

I do not think that they surveyed a real Tiger.

David

They look very similar at first glance, but MFH provided a lot of items that Rye Field left out.

Do we have to keep reminding ourselves that the MFH kit costs about 6 times as much as the RFM offering, and the only relevant kit to compare the RFM kit to in that respect, is the Academy kit? And that we get a Tiger I with (almost) full interior for less than a re-issued Dragon Tiger without interior (or any of the goodies originally in the kit)? And workable tracks instead of DS...

If you have built a few kits before, you will probably have a standard fire extinguisher in the spares box, the ammo supports can be carved from a bit of plastic and the internal lettering (for two tanks) can be had from Archer for under $7 (if you choose the AFT sheet, you will get lettering for the Panther as well).

The engine tubing and drive shaft missing, is both strange and annoying, though. I do trust TMD to offer some of this eventually though. The tubing could be represented with some bent wire of the proper diameter as well.

I'm following the build reviews on Track-Link closely, I have the kit in the stash, and to me it looks like the only reasonable thing to do with your Academy kit, is to blow it up with fire crackers.

But, surely, the quest for the Ultimate Tiger I with interior is still on, as the MFH is not flawless either. I wonder what a perfect kit will cost?

Arild

does anyone know if I can build or (get close) S33 from das Reich out of this?

I am wondering if I can build any of the GD tigers.

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does anyone know if I can build or (get close) S33 from das Reich out of this?

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I assume that you mean their first Tiger numbered "S33", which used to be "S22" and originally "831".

The kit has the correct side mudguards and "thick" mantlet.
You'll need to make a full-width bar for the spare tracks at the front.
"S33" had the S-mine launchers fully installed. These are in the kit although they are marked "not for use". You'll have to move the outer tow cable holder. All of the relevant holes are in the hull roof, because Rye Field are planning future kits; just figure them out and open them.
I don't have enough photos to be sure, but it seems that "S33" didn't have exhaust shields, so cut the welded mounts off the Rye Field rear panel.

Your biggest problem will be the turret storage bin. It's the shallow type, but has 4 latches, so it's a "hybrid". And it has cutouts at both sides.

Also, this Tiger lost its right-side smoke launchers at an early date.




David

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http://www.track-link.com/forums/site_blogs/25802
http://www.track-link.com/forums/site_blogs/25787
http://tiger1.info/models/products/RM5003

In summary; lots of pieces, some fit problems, annoying accuracy problems, crew rooms have everything above a certain size, engine compartment is missing a lot of stuff.

I do not think that they surveyed a real Tiger.

David

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Dang, and this was going to be the Tiger I brought for Christmas. Never mind, thanks for the details.

Kylie

And.... another Tiger bites the dust.

I take it that RFM should have stated that this one included 25% interior, due to all the glaring omissions which has rendered it unbuildable. Perhaps they should have included all electrical wiring too.

The quest for the 100% perfect OOB kit goes on. It'll be a long wait, not only for Tiger modellers.

Or we can just build anywway :-)