Building my frist Tiger in 25 years...

Modeling Subjects Armor
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…and I’d like to know if anyone has kit modification suggestions or corrections for it before I get started. I’ve got:

Academy’s Tiger 1 Early version. Gonna go with the version for 504th TB, Tunisia '43

Voyager set for Tamiya Tiger I early kit

Any suggestions / recommendations from you Tiger experts would be most appreciated. No rush, since I have about a month’s worth of roadwheels to clean up [V]

Thanks,

Steve

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Good for you Steve. Sorry to say I haven’t built either, but you may want to upgrade the tracks. Fruils, Model Kasten, Tamiya, Academy make AM ones. I also recommend PE grills for them as well, since the rear deck is so in view. Good luck and we hope to see your progress.

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Thanks, T-man. Yeah, I’m definitely goin’ in for some Fruils. I love 'em.

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I too am starting to collect German armor after a very long absense from it. At one time in my life, I had built every Tamiya German kit they had. I am starting back with AFV Clubs Michael Wittman special. Plus I have other Tigers as well. The stash continues to grow. keep us informed of your progress as we would all love to see some pic’s of your work.

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Steve,

Check out this link for all the possible fixes/updates/details for the kit you’ve got. David Byrden’s site, Tiger1 Info, is a great resource for anyone modelling the Tiger.

http://tiger1.info/models/products/AC1348.html

Main page:

http://tiger1.info

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Thanks, guys, for your encouragement. I knew the time had to come… I’ve been putting off the Tiger for a few years now. I see so many, done so well on this and other sites, that I thought, “why bother?” Alas, I hear the calling.

Thank you, Bill. That link is perfect. It inspires me to take a stab at the Academy kit’s interior, rather than chicken out and batten down the hatches.

Steve