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                        ARMOR - Tamiya 1/16 Tiger 1 Group Build

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 7:06 AM
                        Welcome back, okieboy!Smile [:)]

                        Wait wait wait...you cut your 1/16 Tiger II's cupola off to put on your 1/16 Tiger I??? You are one brave man!

                        But...but...what's gonna happen to your cupola-less Tiger II?
                        Porsche or Henschel?

                        I only ask because I just removed the cupola from my 1/35 Porsche Tiger II, one of the many mods I have to do to make the Bovington Tank Museum vehicle, circa 1985. (Ain't that a weird subject?)

                        You could now do it in 1/16 if it was the Porsche turret!

                        About the Aber hangers...mmmmmmm...I did say I wasn't planning on using them, but...they are VERY nice, and it'd be kind of a shame not too...but I haven't seen any references showing a Panzer Gray vehicle with the track hangers, so...dilemma.

                        Also, knowing me as I do, I'm sure the second I let 'em go, I'd be dying t o get 'em back![:0]

                        Sorry to sound so stingy!Sad [:(]

                        ~Brian
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 7:06 AM
                        okieboy Welcome back! I'm glad you had a good vacation and found some modeling material to boot!! It looks like you got the ball rolling on the build so I've got to hurry up and finish my Marder so I can get with it!!!

                        Shermanfreak You're in trouble. Wink [;)] Big Smile [:D]

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        okieboy
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by okieboy on Tuesday, August 26, 2003 6:22 AM
                        Hey ya'll I'm back!

                        I just got back from a week in Virginia Beach. Ahhh, I so dreaded returning to work! But on the up-side, while in VA beach I found the perfect material for my camoflage netting for my Tiger: Fishnet! $5 bucks and and I have all I'll need. Wink [;)]Over the last two days I cut the newer commander's cupola from the King Tiger turret and fitted it to the turret of my Tiger I, so the build has begun! (Dremel goooood!) Tongue [:P] Pictures are another matter though. I'm working on it... Now about those track link hangers. I haven't found them anywhere other than the $199 Aber set. But I did notice J-Hulk saying that he wasn't planning to use his, so how about it J-Hulk? How much do you want for them, if you're willing to sell them?

                        Roy
                        "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm." George Orwell
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                        shermanfreak
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                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, August 25, 2003 9:32 PM
                        Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

                        P.S. For Erush .... one word ... Stahlmagnolien Wink [;)]
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 25, 2003 7:05 PM
                        OK, OK......

                        I will be doing the suspension parts when I get home from work this evening. I didn't want to get anything started on the exterior due to the fact the PE hasn't arrived yet.

                        I will get the pics posted tomorrow morning.


                        There, are ya' grunts happy?? Wink [;)]
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, August 25, 2003 2:45 PM
                        QUOTE: I'll go home and glue two road wheels together this afternoon...


                        Oh ... good idea .... this thread was starting to resemble a "chick flick" ...... all talk and no action. Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Wink [;)]

                        In all honesty guys ..... we're all just as excited about seeing this build as you are in doing it !! Approve [^]Approve [^]
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Monday, August 25, 2003 1:55 PM
                        I'll go home and glue two road wheels together this afternoon...Tongue [:P]

                        Here's Moses tellin us to hurry up when he's got one sitting on the shelf himself!!! Tongue [:P] What's up with that??? Wink [;)] Big Smile [:D] And taking his time doesn't count because I'll be suprised if I get mine done in a year!!! Big Smile [:D]

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, August 25, 2003 12:19 PM
                        Uh-oh, boys! The crowd's getting restless![:0]

                        Quick, somebody glue something together!!!Big Smile [:D]
                        ~Brian
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                        Moses
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Long Island
                        Posted by Moses on Monday, August 25, 2003 11:48 AM
                        God, I have the diplay kit of the Tiger I sii\tting in my closet. But I have to say, if I ever started building it..it would take me months on end. Those who know me (Shermie Wink [;)], will know that I take my merry old time even if it is something as easy as gluing the hull yo the chasis. Maybe one day.

                        Anayways to the highjacking of the tread!! Where are some pics of work in progress. You wanted your Build Group to be stuickied, and no pics yet?? How dare you guys take your time!! Come on people, get movin will ya..I'd like to see some pics Big Smile [:D]
                        "ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 25, 2003 10:41 AM
                        I ordered the decals from Airconnection. It seems that they are the only ones carrying the 1/16 scale version.
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Monday, August 25, 2003 8:46 AM
                        ERock I just happend to check the site and saw it then sent you an e-mail before I saw your post here. Big Smile [:D] Looking good!!

                        One question for you. Where did you order the Hussar decals from? I'll need somewhere to look when I decide which one I'm going to build Tongue [:P] Big Smile [:D]

                        Keep up the good work.

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 25, 2003 8:02 AM
                        Update for the site.

                        erush has sent in his pre-assembly pictures and they are now posted on the build site Wink [;)]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 24, 2003 9:32 PM
                        i asked my Girlfrend wether i could have a Tiger for a wedding present, she said no so were not getting married now
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 23, 2003 5:45 PM
                        Well,

                        I couldn't take it any longer and tore into the kit this afternoon. I bought a closable plastic bin, with dividers, to keep all the screws and nuts and such in.

                        I had to stand on a chair to take this picture. The table is pretty big and the parts just fill it up. Granted, this is still minus the metal tracks and all the PE stuff.............

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 22, 2003 7:10 PM
                        Believe me, it's very difficult!

                        I have it on the top shelf of my hobby bench and everytime I walk into the room, I just want to open it up. I did go through and make sure everything was intact but, never open a sealed bag yet.........yet

                        That may change this evening. I get home from work about 11:45pm so, what better way to spend it than 'tearin through a Tiger Wink [;)]

                        PS.......the wife is asleep at that time and the kids are over their friends house for a sleepover tonight.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 22, 2003 5:40 PM
                        ive got the Futaba 6 channel radio but no tiger yet Sad [:(]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, August 22, 2003 12:22 PM
                        Hi, Eric!
                        Geez, would the full option kit fit in the same box? It's kinda tight without all the gizmos!
                        I don't think there's any PE for the Tiger II yet, but I've seen some done using a lot of pieces from the Aber Tiger I set, and it all looked good to me! Can't use those grills, though!

                        Ah yes, the Honeys! I'm trying to talk mine into letting me get the Pershing, but it costs more than our upcoming trip to Saipan! Gonna be a hard sell, for sure!
                        Good luck with your honey!

                        By the way, have you seen the Tiger II?
                        It's cool, of course, but nowhere near the accuracy and quality of the much newer Tiger I.
                        Heck, the original molds are from the 80's!
                        Still, it do rock!
                        ~Brian
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Friday, August 22, 2003 10:28 AM
                        I've got the static kit Hulk and yes it comes in the carrying case here in the states. I don't know why they don't put the full option kit in it too! I'm thinking of the King Tiger for Christmas this year...have to talk to my honey! Big Smile [:D] Has anyone done any p/e for the King Tiger yet? I havn't seen it if they have.

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, August 22, 2003 9:33 AM
                        I'm like you, Bill: no patience whatsoever!Big Smile [:D]

                        Hey guys, who else is doing the static kit?
                        I wanted to ask if the overseas market version comes in the same cool black and gray canvas carrying bag as it does here in Japan.
                        The Tiger II comes in a similar canvas bag.

                        Great marketing on Tamiya's part!Big Smile [:D]
                        ~Brian
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Friday, August 22, 2003 9:10 AM
                        Bummer! I can't see the pics here at work. (Oops, did I say work...er I meant my "away from home" site! Yeah, that's it. I couldn't spend work time looking at these threads, right?? LOL) I think the firewall blocks some of the pictures. I don't seem to have any trouble at my "alternate" site, so will have to check when there.

                        Eric, I can not believe you haven't busted open all those neat little (and big) packages to check them out. I usually don't make it to my hobby room. I start splitting that shrinkwrap as soon as I hit the house! lol

                        Have a great day and weekend.

                        Bill
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 21, 2003 8:19 PM
                        Getting closer........

                        My Futaba 4 channel transmitter & receiver arrived today also.

                        Jeez, all this going on and I still haven't cracked it open yet.Shy [8)]
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:54 AM
                        Roger on the pix, Erock. Gotta gedda digicam! Kwik!!!

                        Sounds like you've got it all coming together. Looking forward to stealing, uh, I mean hearing your and everyones ideas!
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:27 AM
                        You can send the pictures to me in email, just make sure that they are in .jpg format. If you want, you can write a summary about each picture or how your build is progressing. Also, include any info on the specific Tiger you are trying to replicate (if needed) and any details/extra parts you will be using.

                        I will try to keep the page updated every other day.


                        By the way, UPS dropped off my Etch Mate today. Neat tool Smile [:)] It also comes with a blue replacement plate that is used for rolling/bending circular PE parts. Speaking of which, my Aber PE should be arriving either later today or tomorrow. I want to get everything here before I start my build. Hopefully will start it on Monday at the latest Approve [^]

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, August 21, 2003 8:18 AM
                        Good question to Eric, Eric.
                        Eric?
                        ~Brian
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 9:16 PM
                        Erock, saw your new page on the site and it looks great too! Question for you...how do you want us to send stuff to you? Can you cut and paste from an e-mail for text and stuff?? I'm web dumb, I just make the networks run Big Smile [:D].

                        Let me know, I'm going to take some pics of my "parts" and do a short blurb so you can start my page but let me know how to help you out as much as I can. You can email if you want.

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        shermanfreak
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 9:56 PM
                        Great idea with the build site Eric !!!!!!!
                        Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:01 PM
                        edog,

                        Take your courses, use the knowledge to get an awesome job and THEN buy all the kits you ever wanted and then some!

                        Thanks for the compliments about the site all. The time is almost upon us to start "The Build" Tongue [:P]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 6:07 PM
                        I just want to say that I hate you all, lol.Angry [:(!] I feel like the only kid on the block without a bike. Im getting just enough of a glimpse to make me want to say to hell with school this semester. Ill get a refund, and put it towards a brand new 1/16th tiger.Tongue [:P]

                        Guess ill at least have to wait till Christmas break.Disapprove [V]

                        good luck to you guys, I will be watching closely.
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                        erush
                        • Member since
                          May 2003
                        • From: USA, GA
                        Posted by erush on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 1:33 PM
                        Erock You rock!!! Awesome job on the website!!! That looks great!!! Big Smile [:D] Big Smile [:D]

                        10 thumbs up ( that's how many I'll feel like I have when I start on the beast I'm sure!! Tongue [:P] )

                        I'm getting excited about this build now...the fear is subsiding...the fear is subsiding...if I repeat this enough... Tongue [:P]

                        Again, great website Erock!!!

                        Eric
                        Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning. "Friendly fire...isn't"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 12:39 PM
                        "cracks knuckles" ok ok i will actually attempt to get a model done in 24 hrs....once i get my Tiger 1 and Panzer IV finished up:)

                        Hehehe might be really interesting to see if i can do it!

                        Looking great tho guys i am really jealous...but if i get my settlement soon i may join in the build:)
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