Bomber_County Posted July 28, 2019 Author Posted July 28, 2019 I was doing some research on Tigers in Normandy, came across this idea for a diorama..........all pictures are for research and reference only......... Also I had never seen Tigers with zimmerit and sporting extra track links on the glacia.......... 5
Bomber_County Posted July 28, 2019 Author Posted July 28, 2019 Damn awful weather here, so part weekend bench time........slowly but surely getting there...... 8
Jeff Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 That must've been a hell of an explosion to flip that Tiger on it's lid eh ?? Phil, your Tiger is lookin the bit man, I love it...... 4
Bomber_County Posted July 28, 2019 Author Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff said: That must've been a hell of an explosion to flip that Tiger on it's lid eh ?? Phil, your Tiger is lookin the bit man, I love it...... Thanks Jeff, not sure what would flip it like that and not destroy it? 4
Bomber_County Posted July 28, 2019 Author Posted July 28, 2019 11 minutes ago, JohnB said: Coming right along! Looking good. Thanks John very much appreciated, you ought to restart your Tiger........ 5
JohnB Posted July 28, 2019 Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks John very much appreciated, you ought to restart your Tiger........ You are welcome. I will one of these days........ 5
GazzaS Posted July 29, 2019 Posted July 29, 2019 14 hours ago, Jeff said: That must've been a hell of an explosion to flip that Tiger on it's lid eh ?? Phil, your Tiger is lookin the bit man, I love it...... 13 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Thanks Jeff, not sure what would flip it like that and not destroy it? Carpet bombing. Panzer Lehr division. Schwere Panzer Abteilung 503 and others... virtually wiped out. Richard von Rosen was a platoon commander in SPzAbt 503. in his book he related that many of the units Tigers got flipped or obliterated. Those that survived were rendered ineffective because the shock had knocked the optics out of alignment with the barrels. 5
Bomber_County Posted July 29, 2019 Author Posted July 29, 2019 Thanks Gaz, that would make sense, shock waves presumably....... 5
crazypoet Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 I’m seeing the potential of a Kelly’s Heroes group build... love me a Tiger! 4
[CAT]CplSlade Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 3 hours ago, crazypoet said: I’m seeing the potential of a Kelly’s Heroes group build... love me a Tiger! Well, you'll need T-34's for that you know. 3
Bomber_County Posted August 6, 2019 Author Posted August 6, 2019 14 hours ago, crazypoet said: I’m seeing the potential of a Kelly’s Heroes group build... love me a Tiger! I can’t remember the scene? 3
Bomber_County Posted August 6, 2019 Author Posted August 6, 2019 11 hours ago, [CAT]CplSlade said: Well, you'll need T-34's for that you know. Very few T34’s in Normandy at the time but who knows................ 3
Bomber_County Posted August 6, 2019 Author Posted August 6, 2019 16 hours ago, Mikester said: Coming along very nicely! Thanks Mike, all major building done now. All the PE fenders and tie downs to do. Not sure sure how much damage to add to the fenders and exhaust shrouds....... 3
crazypoet Posted August 6, 2019 Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Bomber_County said: I can’t remember the scene? When Kelly’s team in their Sherman arrived at the town and faced three tigers (dressed-up t-34s were used in the movie) 3
Bomber_County Posted August 6, 2019 Author Posted August 6, 2019 Ok, so long since I’ve seen the film, I’ll look out for it...... 3
GusMac Posted August 8, 2019 Posted August 8, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 9:34 AM, GazzaS said: Carpet bombing. Panzer Lehr division. Schwere Panzer Abteilung 503 and others... virtually wiped out. Richard von Rosen was a platoon commander in SPzAbt 503. in his book he related that many of the units Tigers got flipped or obliterated. Those that survived were rendered ineffective because the shock had knocked the optics out of alignment with the barrels. I've got the Leo Marriott and Simon Forty book 'Normandy Battlefields: Bocage & Breakout' and it has some great pictures of the effect of this on the Panzer Lehr as the prelude to Operation Cobra west of St Lo. For a unit that only really came into being in early 1944 it was effectively wiped out at least twice before the end of that year! 4
Bomber_County Posted August 11, 2019 Author Posted August 11, 2019 Quick update, never done so much PE in my life. Quite enjoyable once you slow down and concentrate. The Eduard PE is stunning and brings the Tiger to life IMHO......Anyway some pics ......... Unfortunately that’s my bench time for the week..... 7
Martinnfb Posted August 11, 2019 Posted August 11, 2019 Really nice work. That addition of metal brings everything alive . Cheers M. 3
Bomber_County Posted August 11, 2019 Author Posted August 11, 2019 Thanks Martin, always thought to myself PE was beyond me and now I actually enjoy it. The GB had been good for me as well as LSM and you guys....... 3
GazzaS Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 That looks great! I've really got to get PE fenders and other soft metal parts for tanks. Plastic just don't bend right. 3
Bomber_County Posted August 12, 2019 Author Posted August 12, 2019 Thanks Gaz, still got the side fenders to add but completely agree with you. In hindsight wished I had fabricated the rear box out of sheet brass .......... 3
DocRob Posted August 12, 2019 Posted August 12, 2019 Metal on a heavy metal subject, what could fit better , seriously, your beefed up Tiger is looking good and I can understand how you enjoy adding the PE. Mostly I love working with PE too, but sometimes it can be a pain, when t gets really complicated specially with gluing points as big as a hairs diameter. For fenders and sheet parts like the exhaust covers there is no better material. Cheers Rob 3
Bomber_County Posted August 12, 2019 Author Posted August 12, 2019 Thanks Rob much appreciated, I’m really enjoying this GB, my first admittedly. It’s driving me to try new techniques...... 4
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