Well, I went and did it... yep... I busted down and ordered one of those TIGER 1 3 in 1 kits from DragonUSA-OnLine.....

Now I'm not bragging, just giving fair warning that in all likelihood, many really dumb questions will be coming from me, as 1. I really have never built a Tiger Tank before, and 2. the only references I have are what I can find on line, and the many other whom know more than I do, here at Armorama. So once again, forewarned is forearmed, as they say.

I really screwed up the order also, and ended up ordering two, so when they arrive, I'll have part of my Christmas shopping done, to boot.... :-) :-)

Hooray! Another closet Axis fan! Well done Dave, and if there is absolutely anything I can help you with, give us a ring mate! (Opening the box etc.) :-) :-) :-)

Vinnie

I sensed a disturbance in the Force....

Hmm!! Spare parts maybe I need to do this so when I screw up no worries. :-)

:-) LOL

Welcome to the dark side. I must be one of those fence sitter types I build Allied, Axis and moderns. Even.... *gasp* aircraft.

Looking forward to hearing about your experiences with the Tiger. Mines staring at me on the shelf but I haven't started building it yet.

I wouldn't be too hasty to give that second tiger away grumps - when you have a look at the size of some of the PE parts you might be glad to have a spare set knocking around

Grumpy:

I also just got a 3-1 Tiger I intial. It stares at me in my stash. Too bad my new pup takes alot of time or I would also start it.

Which 3-1 kit did you buy?

Already started the Tiger Initial and am now in the weathering stages. Goes together like a dream. Very little filling, mostly using stretched sprue, minor adjustments on some parts and a bunch of details.

The kit sat on the shelf for 3 days before I dived in and it's been worth it.

This is the kit:
Limited Edition 1/35 Tiger I DAK version 3 in 1 kit.

Hey Dave ...I went and ordered two also...I have a funny feeling this one won't stay on my shelf for long,(but I said that for the Initial and late and they are still up there looking down at me ) If you need any help just PM me and I'll see what I can find for you .

good luck with the dark side

Rick

Dave, I'll fore warn you, the instructions aren't aren't so much instructions as they are schematic drawings... lol. Not to worry though, I'm sure you'll be fine. Congrats on making the leap. "Q"

fine FINE! I can'ts stands it no more! I just ditched work and came back with one. Talk about peer pressure and subliminal messages, etc. :-) "I must build this tank!" (say like the guy in the under-armor commercial) :-) :-) :-)

(I got the late version)

OK, as you guys may know, there are some hints for the kits here:
http://tiger1.info/topicIndexEN.html
David

David your site is excellent I'm sure I'll be using it alot with all these tigers to build...Gosh This must be my 12th tiger in my stash ...bout time I started eh!

Rick

Dave, Dave Da... I mean GIMLI! How could ya?!

We allies of the Allied cannot afford to lose one to the other side. What or who was it that blinded your judgement? Let me at em!
I will lose much sleep over this unfortunate event. For shame.

This may be from what you ate for lunch. :-) :-) :-)



Good luck with the kit. I'm thinking of getting one too, but the wife is limiting the number of kits on the shelf in the basement at the moment.

You gonna be one busy man with 2 sets of 3 Tigers. At least if you screw up on one, you always have spare parts.

Private Parts, did ya hear that? He ordered two!!!

You know, that comment you made about Dave at the Amps show, about him being the nicest guy in the whole wide world... How you'd take a bullet for him, how there are days when you just feel like reaching out and hugging him because he's always been so kind to you may pay off if you play your cards right. He's already talking about SOME lucky persons xmas present

I just ordered one myself , gotta love that axis armor.

John..Dave asked me to dress up as a Tamiya model box for Halloween and stop by his place for a small party..Should I be worried? Is it worth the Tiger?

OMG! LMAO!!!!

Wow! My sides hurt now! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Now don't laugh...... I do have a Tigger suit hanging in the closet........ Had Winnie the Pooh also, but someone borrowed it, and I haven't seen them or it in a few years now!!!!!!!

Branching out I see Dave.. way to go.. I myself am working my way up to a Tiger... have done a pz II and now working on a Pz IV.. LOL someday..

keep us up to date on your progress

LOL... I have done German stuff before...... got several PzI's sitting around waiting to be built, in process with an armored car, and a few trucks,etc...... Just never did a Tiger....

and I intend to spend the rest of tonight with my Sherman...... maybe I'll have it done before the deadline for the "NEW" Armor Model of the Month...... !!!!

how much does the kit cost? is there anywhere that sells it?