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Command version as a mid , most of the changes are at the rear. The Taigen build it yourself kit has one advantage you don't need to pull it apart to fix the turret centre issue.
Command version as a mid , most of the changes are at the rear. The Taigen build it yourself kit has one advantage you don't need to pull it apart to fix the turret centre issue.
0 2021/01/17 07:13:33
The Taigen early tiger 1 kit converted to a mid command tank. Elmod board ,Brass walterston gears servos for the turret elevation and recoil. Lots of brass, fenders skirts tool brackets etc. Lowered the turret , Tamiya ones are correct.
The Taigen early tiger 1 kit converted to a mid command tank. Elmod board ,Brass walterston gears servos for the turret elevation and recoil. Lots of brass, fenders skirts tool brackets etc. Lowered the turret , Tamiya ones are correct.
0 2021/01/17 07:10:09
Late KT Ambush camo ambush Aber pe for clamps etc as they say late ones never had a full kit of tools Stock Tamiya system and Kenny Kong tracks
Late KT Ambush camo ambush Aber pe for clamps etc as they say late ones never had a full kit of tools Stock Tamiya system and Kenny Kong tracks
0 2021/01/17 07:06:50
Taigen Panther F , Elmod board, brass walterston gears with servos for turret and brass work ,wanted a beaten up tank.
Taigen Panther F , Elmod board, brass walterston gears with servos for turret and brass work ,wanted a beaten up tank.
0 2021/01/17 07:04:34
An E bay buy old clutch system KT. New elmod board servos for elevation, recoil and turret rotation, motor out of a Dewalt impact driver to upgrade the clutch drive motor Tamiya leopard turret ring and zim . TheE bay buy had a surprise extra Impact tracks still in box.
An E bay buy old clutch system KT. New elmod board servos for elevation, recoil and turret rotation, motor out of a Dewalt impact driver to upgrade the clutch drive motor Tamiya leopard turret ring and zim . TheE bay buy had a surprise extra Impact tracks still in box.
0 2021/01/17 06:58:50
Started with the base HL panther, this is the 3rd renovation . Elmod board ,walterston gears as the give you 3 pinion gears to change the speed,servo elevation recoil and turret rotation
Started with the base HL panther, this is the 3rd renovation . Elmod board ,walterston gears as the give you 3 pinion gears to change the speed,servo elevation recoil and turret rotation
0 2021/01/17 06:56:15
Servo hack ,use wires for motor to power a plug.
Servo hack ,use wires for motor to power a plug.
0 2021/01/14 14:18:04
Wired up and ready to fit.
Wired up and ready to fit.
0 2021/01/13 06:43:45
Cut a slot for the cables on opposite side to avoid the servo arm.
Cut a slot for the cables on opposite side to avoid the servo arm.
0 2021/01/11 05:05:56
This is the 1st fix, if it works will make a cover that follows the arc of the servo arm rotation.
This is the 1st fix, if it works will make a cover that follows the arc of the servo arm rotation.
0 2021/01/11 05:03:36
Max elevation and servo is into the hull space.
Max elevation and servo is into the hull space.
0 2021/01/11 05:02:33
Servo arm winds in cables and pulls plug out.
Servo arm winds in cables and pulls plug out.
0 2021/01/11 05:01:30
Block fits and extended cross bar for a fixing onto the tank.
Block fits and extended cross bar for a fixing onto the tank.
0 2021/01/07 03:05:12
Rack made up , the brass is thinner so nearer scale for the sheet metal rack.
Rack made up , the brass is thinner so nearer scale for the sheet metal rack.
0 2021/01/07 03:02:58
Removed the moulded bar across the centre of the block.
Removed the moulded bar across the centre of the block.
0 2021/01/07 03:01:41
The brass strip i will use for the track hangers looks fine for the rack.
The brass strip i will use for the track hangers looks fine for the rack.
0 2021/01/07 03:00:00
The breather tube in brass, extended it as the late Kingtigers had 4 long fuel breather tubes to reduce the chance of a fire.
The breather tube in brass, extended it as the late Kingtigers had 4 long fuel breather tubes to reduce the chance of a fire.
0 2021/01/06 10:30:59
The plastic part was not to scale
The plastic part was not to scale
0 2021/01/06 10:28:15
Another tank with taller brackets no rubber bump stop
Another tank with taller brackets no rubber bump stop
0 2021/01/06 10:25:00
One done with styrene tube to represent the rubber bump stop
One done with styrene tube to represent the rubber bump stop
0 2021/01/06 10:15:10
Ready for the brass, cut 2 slots to secure the part.
Ready for the brass, cut 2 slots to secure the part.
0 2021/01/06 10:13:43
The hatch standoffs should not be solid.
The hatch standoffs should not be solid.
0 2021/01/06 10:12:19
Lifting hooks made with brass wire bent into shape and built up with sprue glue.
Lifting hooks made with brass wire bent into shape and built up with sprue glue.
0 2021/01/06 10:10:54
Lifting hooks, why did Tamiya not include them. Going to make the rear hatch standoffs with the rubber bump stops.
Lifting hooks, why did Tamiya not include them. Going to make the rear hatch standoffs with the rubber bump stops.
0 2021/01/06 10:08:49
Hinges are ok ,nothing stopping it between positions.
Hinges are ok ,nothing stopping it between positions.
0 2021/01/04 09:48:32
Looks like it ready for a clean and paint, no issues to fix.
Looks like it ready for a clean and paint, no issues to fix.
0 2021/01/04 09:47:07
0 2021/01/04 09:42:48
The shield supports.
The shield supports.
0 2021/01/04 09:41:59
Solder film round the edges and a strip along the bottom to stiffen up the tubes for the hinges.
Solder film round the edges and a strip along the bottom to stiffen up the tubes for the hinges.
0 2021/01/04 09:40:21
Cut the shape out from 0.3 mm brass sheet.
Cut the shape out from 0.3 mm brass sheet.
0 2021/01/04 09:38:48
0 2021/01/04 09:38:36
The MG shield .
The MG shield .
0 2021/01/04 09:37:46
1st attempt never worked out with the chain for the C hooks was too short and the holder looked out of scale . Made another one out of thinner brass strip.
1st attempt never worked out with the chain for the C hooks was too short and the holder looked out of scale . Made another one out of thinner brass strip.
0 2021/01/02 04:34:41
Starter bracket and lower wire cutter holder, filled the holes and long thin slot below the shackle .
Starter bracket and lower wire cutter holder, filled the holes and long thin slot below the shackle .
0 2021/01/02 04:28:33
Just need to work out to fix the upper clip for the cutters , don't want to glue as i only want the clamps without the tool.
Just need to work out to fix the upper clip for the cutters , don't want to glue as i only want the clamps without the tool.
0 2021/01/02 04:16:19
Soldered fine chain onto the pins , the tow pin looks better with the retaining chain
Soldered fine chain onto the pins , the tow pin looks better with the retaining chain
0 2021/01/02 04:15:46
The 4 fibre optic cables ,when cut an leds will fit in the tubes.
The 4 fibre optic cables ,when cut an leds will fit in the tubes.
0 2020/12/29 09:14:04
Latch for the lids added and bin sits on bracket.
Latch for the lids added and bin sits on bracket.
0 2020/12/29 09:13:47
Less hassle using moulded convoy light, the Aber one is a pain to make up. Painted the inside of headlight black .
Less hassle using moulded convoy light, the Aber one is a pain to make up. Painted the inside of headlight black .
0 2020/12/28 03:08:29
Much better than a plain tube
Much better than a plain tube
0 2020/12/24 03:51:41
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