Initial Tiger `123` (Full build)

Hi fellas, i know many of you commented on this on the last thread i had up but as you know things went pear-shaped with that thread so i have re-started another one of the same build.

As i said before, Wouter is also doing a blog of the same kit so i have decided to plod on with this one and do another version, i.e. `123`, at least that way we can knock out 2 out of 3 of the variants.

 

The familiar box art, as already seen.

I have taken some sprue shots but a full viewing of these can be seen on the poster page, so i have just taken a couple of shots of various parts,

 

The turret roof,

 

The rear end,

 

The upper hull,

 

One of the many mantlets, this one has the rain cover over the gunners sight, the other two don`t, this one is for use on `tactical 100` and not on `123` as far as i am aware,

 

A quick shot up close of the tub,

 

And a few of the wheels, again there are a few differing ones for what type of variant you are doing,

 

Brass set No 1,

 

Those lovely mesh grills and extras,

 

And finaly brass set No 2, this is the one that i will defo fall out with so i may bottle out and use the kit clamps.....................we`ll see!!.

 

Thanks for popping by again fellas, just remind me to stick with the basics and non of this flash idea of adding links

 

`Boots`

Hi Mark,

I know it's early days,But I'll try to tag along on this,if I may.I have been following Bills masterclass,but he just confuses me with all his detail.

Anyway,heres to a great build

Regards,

Chris

Thanks Chris and good to have you along, this is in no way gonna be as in depth as Bills as i just don`t have that amount of reference to hand, but, at the end of the day if i can turn out a nice build i`ll be more than happy. These Tigers are somewhat confusing i have too say mate.

 

`Boots`

Hey Boots,

so good to see another big Cat rumbling across the steppes, I have to join you here for sure......

 

Tony 

And your more than welcome Tony, great to have you along buddy!!...............

 

`Boots` 

Hi Boots...following this one with interest of course...You'll do fine...and nice you took some pics of the sprues so I don't have to anymore

 

Maybe someone should buy the same kit and build tactical number 3

 

Have fun on this one lad

Hi Boots ,you know I'll be here (again) Hope it all goes well this time matey . I have to ask ,is this a re release of the original with some bits sorted and extras added or is it a new tooling . Either ways I want one .

Good to see ya blogging this one matey

 

Chris

Actually it is - like you mention - a re release of an older kit but without the extras of the previous since it's a smart kit...so no turned barrel and stuff...

And erm Chris...maybe you should buy one too then ey

Good luck Boots.  Don't get hung up on references; it saps the will.

 

I am building this one ATM & making it into Tiger 822, Das Reich, as a January 1943 production version, having punched a hole in the right rear turret walls...he he.

 

Cheers!

 

 

Bill

Hee Hee, thanks Wouter, perhaps we can persuade Chris,

 

Cheers Chris, i new you wouldn`t let me down.....................tactical No 3  has your name written on it..

 

Thank you too Bill, it is like a minefield this reference mularky, a while ago Grant sent me a DVD on Tigers and it is excellent, trouble is, trying to digest it all is mind blowing, i`ll be in touch if i need a pointer fella......................if ya don`t mind

 

`Boots`