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                        TIGER DAY UPDATE

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 7:34 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by rebelreenactor

                        IM in, IM IN, IM IN!!!!!!!!!

                        Please put me on the list, i want to takle this challenge.
                        Now, to find out what kit to build,Any suggestions?
                        I was thinking one of hasegaws.


                        This is an old post that has resurfaced...
                        There's no need for any signing up, whoever can make it on the 8th, is in.
                        Anybody passerby is welcome.
                        It's nice to hear who's planning on joining and that interest is growing, the main thing is to have a list the day of, or day before (remember I'm on EST).

                        The only experience I have with different kits...A while back I ordered 3 different brands of the 1/72 Tiger I to see the differences, RevellAG (not the one I'm building for MTD), Italieri (T-34), Airfix and Hasegawa.
                        The latter two were truly horrible kits. I've been told that they're very old molds but I'm turned off to those companies for good.
                        I'd have to say RevellAG is the way to go.
                        Also note that I haven't built any of these, just put on the shelf so I don't know how they fit...or how those Revell tracks are going to go together.Tongue [:P]

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 9:21 AM
                        QUOTE: Sounds like someone has opened the box.

                        I swear that all sprues are still in the plastic! Just wanted to look, but I'm saving the building for Aug. 8. I hope that wasn't againts the rules...Disapprove [V]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 9:40 AM
                        No rules besides the 24 hour, one kit guidelines....
                        This is about fun, creativity and a lot of laughs.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 9:42 AM
                        Ok, but their still in the clear plastic bags.Laugh [(-D]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 6, 2004 9:58 AM
                        I just heard from greatmodels! The kit i ordered is out of stock Disapprove [V]
                        Well there is plenty of time to get another one, maybe I should order the revel kit this time.
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, June 6, 2004 12:05 PM
                        Thanks for the advice ausf. I check out the different kits.
                        John
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Sunday, June 6, 2004 3:23 PM
                        Has anyone built dragons new 1/72 tiger?
                        John
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 7, 2004 4:25 AM
                        A bit late, but ill join in the fun. Still Aug 8th?

                        Time to go and find a Tiger...
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 9:55 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by rebelreenactor

                        Has anyone built dragons new 1/72 tiger?


                        I haven't even found the 1/72 on the shelves yet, but I haven't checked for a week, either. I do have a couple of their 1/144, though, and close to all their other 1/72 kits. What I've found with the 1/72 is that the instructions have lots of errors in them. You need to be careful when building them. But they look very good when they are done.

                        ausf; I'm confused. You said before that we needed to have a "start" photo of the sealed box with something showing the date (like the weather channel) in the background. I was going to order a new kit as the ones I've got have been opened. The bags are still sealed, though. Are we now okay to have an opened box, but sealed bags? Thanks.
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        tigerman
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                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:41 AM
                        What company makes the best Tiger Late?

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 10:47 AM
                        Don't know which is the best. I have ordered the late tiger from Hasegawa. They have a late kit with PE zimmerit. I ordered it from greatmodels, at first it was out of stock, but they have just recieved a new shipment.
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 11:30 AM
                        I saw that kit at my LHS and it had a photo on the front of the box and to me it looked very toylike.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 12:24 PM
                        Eric, when FSM did the "Tiger Roundup" article last year, they did a very quick hit on the 1/72 kits. Their feeling was that the Revel/AG Tigers were the best. There was another one that started with an H (not Hasagewa!!) that I haven't been able to find and can't remember the name, that they said was pretty good. But still, they said the new Revell's were the best. I'm not sure if that's the model you're looking for or not. It's boxed as a Tiger E, but I'm not sure if it's a mid or late. Sorry.
                        I'm still hoping DMLs with the molded zimm will be readilly available by then, or a Trumpeter!!
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:10 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by wipw

                        ausf; I'm confused. You said before that we needed to have a "start" photo of the sealed box with something showing the date (like the weather channel) in the background. I was going to order a new kit as the ones I've got have been opened. The bags are still sealed, though. Are we now okay to have an opened box, but sealed bags? Thanks.



                        Well the RevellAG kits aren't shrink wrapped only taped shut. I'm still going to take a pic on top of the paper on the 8th. I think the honor system is in order in terms of building, I'm not breaking any bags or washing the model or anything until that day, It'll be like Xmas.
                        I don't know if by the date I won't give in to curiosity and take a peak, you know, just to plan the build and all.Wink [;)]

                        Please don't go out and buy another kit just because of a broken seal, If we can't trust each other, who can we trust. Approve [^]
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:52 PM
                        Thanks, asuf. I totally agree. I might get another one anyway, but that's because I've got two different sets of zimm for the Revell E. I will probably do the H for this build since I don't have to worry about zimm.

                        I appreciate it.
                        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 Monday, June 14, 2004 11:47 AM
                        Ok guys thought I would share this with you.

                        When I got home from work today there was a package from great models. In it was my 1/72 Tiger I from Hasegawa. The kit have a set of Eduard PE zimmerit included.
                        From what I can see through the plastic back its a OK kit.

                        I am ready now. YEAH. Big Smile [:D]

                        Oh I forgot I still need that new compressor, so im not quite ready yet I guess. Disapprove [V]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 11:56 AM
                        Taking the PE route. You're a braver man than I.
                        Can't you feel the clock already....

                        Tick...Tick....where did it land?..Tick ...Tick...It must be here somewhere...Tick ...Tick...I can't leave this off....Tick...Tick.......

                        Tongue [:P]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 12:23 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by ausf

                        Taking the PE route. You're a braver man than I.
                        Can't you feel the clock already....

                        Tick...Tick....where did it land?..Tick ...Tick...It must be here somewhere...Tick ...Tick...I can't leave this off....Tick...Tick.......

                        Tongue [:P]


                        no no. You see I bought an extra set. I took some parts from that set and droped it on the floor, some I shot across the room with tweezers and some I have glued to my forehead.
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Monday, June 14, 2004 1:25 PM
                        Foul, Thomas!1 Whistle, whistle, red flag on the play, off-sides, buzzer, buzzer!!!!!!

                        You're not supposed to be starting, yet. You shouldn't be out there pre-staging your PE! You're getting an unfair advantage apeasing the PE gods a month and a half early! NO FAIR!!!!

                        Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]
                        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 Monday, June 14, 2004 1:29 PM
                        Crap, I've been dancing around the backyard with a bottle of Noxon to beseach them and I'm not even using PE.
                        I'm not even tellin' what I plan to sacrifice to Styrene, the God of plastic on August 7.
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Monday, June 14, 2004 1:30 PM
                        Well, to be honest, I've got a goat I'm fattening up in the back yard that's in dire straits! But I was planning on the morning of the 8th for that. I thought we had to do EVERYTHING on the 8th!! lol
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 14, 2004 1:31 PM
                        Im sorry Bill, I didn't think about that. Now I'll just have to leave the PE off.

                        Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:15 AM
                        Well, I did a little digging, and finally found this on the 8th page of the darkside, but I found it. I want to post some pics of what you can expect from revell germany's tiger 1, so here they are!


                        Box art...


                        There's a water bottle in there for scale. Ausf, this is proof I havn't started!Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 6:30 AM
                        I bought my Hasegawa Tiger jobby the other day. Looks pretty average; but I intend on doing an average job on it, so who's laughing now? No chance of me jumping the gun, at least, my eyes started to hurt just reading the instructions. I think I am an early tip to turn out the ugliest pile of goo on MTD.
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                        wildwilliam
                        • Member since
                          December 2009
                        • From: West Grove, PA
                        Posted by wildwilliam on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:51 AM
                        Matt,
                        sorry, but you may be underestimating the lethal compination of:
                        a) an old 1/72 Airfix Tiger I kit

                        b) a short time frame
                        c) and ME ! Tongue [:P]Big Smile [:D]

                        the mind reels at the possibilities.
                        [:0]

                        my question is:
                        if "wipw" means "work in progress william", how are you going to pull this off in 24 hours, Bill? Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
                        no AM indy links and PE for you!
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                        wipw
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Utah - USA
                        Posted by wipw on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:58 AM
                        oh, Ed...leave it to you (or Robert) to drag that back up!! I'll just have to see what happens, I guess! The big problem might wind up being 3 hours of church. But maybe, if I get to all of it, I'll receive the inspiration I need to get it done!! lol
                        Bill ========================================================== DML M4A2 Red Army ========================================================== ========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)
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                        wildwilliam
                        • Member since
                          December 2009
                        • From: West Grove, PA
                        Posted by wildwilliam on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:18 AM
                        notice i am talking smack while i have 2 projects 'in progress' and 3 or more 'on hiatus'?
                        Black Eye [B)][:0]

                        "it is easier to see the mote in your neighbor's eye than the beam in your own"
                        Wink [;)]

                        we'll make it, Bill.
                        (after all, my buddy told me i cannot start any new projects until i finish
                        the 2 current ones and at least 2 that are 'on hold')

                        but i am making headway on my two (!!) towed gun builds.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:37 AM
                        Ed,
                        My Lab, Dryden, would like to express his thanks to you...Just seeing the Airfix BOX was enough to put me off my lunch. His windfall.


                        Woof.
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                        wildwilliam
                        • Member since
                          December 2009
                        • From: West Grove, PA
                        Posted by wildwilliam on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 3:24 PM
                        Ausf,
                        glad to have contributed! Big Smile [:D]Tongue [:P]
                        good for Ausf's best friend, not so good for Ausf!
                        sorry!

                        i just looked at that after one of your early posts for the MTD,
                        and said,
                        "hey $4.50 !? perfect. now if i can find some cheap glue to keep my cost down . . ."
                        Wink [;)]

                        if you think the box is scary, wait till you see what's IN it !!!
                        i would post a pic of the sprue(s) but i am 'between cameras'
                        maybe soon, tho!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 3:48 PM
                        Ed,
                        I know all too well what lurks inside that dark box. I posted my thoughts recently about it but can't remember which thread it was part of. It had to do with tongs, my car, my neighbor's garbage can and multiple showers.
                        Cheap glue? I would try to melt it together with MAPP gas and a torch. Wink [;)]
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