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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Converting to Befehlstiger
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 09:36 PM UTC
I want to convert AFV Club's 35079 Tiger latest model to a Befehlstiger, and as far as I know I should:
· Cover the mantlet's hole for MG
· Cover the right vision slit on turret
· Add antenna bases on turret roof and hull top
· Add Antenna connection and holder on the hull right-hand side
· Add spare antennae case on the right hand side of the rear hull

Am I missing something? Any other modification needed for the kit?

Thanks for your help!
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 11:08 PM UTC
· Add spare antennae case on the right hand side of the rear hull

Am I missing something? Any other modification needed for the kit?

Thanks for your help![/quote]


The right vision slit on turret looks normal from outside, just ignore it.

You'll need a standard antenna base on the left hull roof, that's true. But the existing antenna position on the right of the roof should be converted to a sunken "pot" containing the ceramic insulator with the antenna base on top of it.

On the hull right side you need the tiny mast antenna fittings.

You also need the generator chimney on the roof nearby. Here's a museum Tiger with the "pot" (covered over), the chimney, and the two portions of the antenna holder;



On the rear wall, you need to add the antenna tube on the right side. But you also need to move the jack and the starter handle over to the left side, and move the C-hook to the right side. Here is somebody's diagram;



David
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Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 02:19 PM UTC
Thanks for this clear and detailed answer, really appreciate it.

I think now I have all information I need.

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