BIG Bocage Tiger

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Tony

The zimmerit was first applied in small sections with a spreader made from an old plastic butter lid. After the milliput had gone off very slightly I then made the pattern with a screw driver with a 7mm head (on the hull of the tank). The Zimm on the turret (which is the broader and flatter variety seen on some Tigers - Tanks of the SS Schwere Abt 101 being obvious examples) was textured with a tool I made from a simple piece of 1.5mm thick plastic card. This was cut into a strip 12mm wide and long enough to hold comfortably (about 10cm). This is the roughly the correct size (give or take 0.5mm) for the Zimm at 1/16 scale.

If you do the larger Zimm on the turret please note that the Zimm on the mantlet is the smaller 'normal' variety.

Hope this helps

here's the missing pics (I did some house keeping with my Photobucket account and the links were obviously lost).

Once I finish my final 2 commissions (end of the month) I'm swinging back on to this BIG tiger and finishing it. I'm then going to look at producing some scratch figures and a back drop to depict a famous scene that was captured in a well known cover of 'Signal' magazine for the German army.

Cheers

Paul

[Guest]

Thanks Paul btw pic look good and as for the tank cracking mate

[tr1ckey66]

Hi everyone

It's been an awful long time since I last posted an update on this build, work commitments and other pressing stuff have kept me away from the model bench. But I've managed to fit in a few bits and pieces mostly work to the rear plate and the detailing in this area.

This is an update since last time:-

1. Built the jack support for the scratch built jack (a mix of brass and plastic card)

2. Fitted the rear fenders to the hull (scratch hinges work a treat!)

3. Made and fitted Aber exhaust shrouds (fitted with the same small bolts I fitted the side fenders with)

4. scratch built the mount for the central Bosch headlight - centre of front hull (made from brass)

5. Made a jig/support to enable me to work on the tank easily without damaging it (this is mounted on a cake decorating stand so it can be spun around).

This build may still seem a very long way from completion but really, once the rear plate details are finished, and the tools are mounted on the deck, the build is finished.

I'm using the Aber 1/16 german clamps photo etch to secure all the tools so this might take a little longer than usual. I've even managed to make the Aber clamps actually work (something I could never do in 1/35!). All being well, I should have the conversion finished within the next couple of months.

Here's a few pics...

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Cheers everyone

Paul

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[geegad]

looking amazing it will look the dogs when its all painted... keep them pictures coming

geegad

[Guest]

I haven't seen this build before Paul & I'm glad I did! That Tiger must look pretty imposing in a big scale!

The PE really adds to the realism of the kit, though it's got to be easier on the eyes than in 1/35!

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Cheers

Patrick

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks John, Patrick

The P.E. definitely adds detail, some might argue that it's a bit much on an RC tank which will take some knocks. What I've tried to do is add strength to everything at risk of being bashed - all the scratch build parts have been pinned and then securely attached via a drilled hole (rather than simply being stuck directly to the hull). Also, all the supports have been fabricated from brass and not plastic to maintain strength and all the brass has been soldered rather than glued. Soldering photo etch clamps (even at 1/16) is still a challenge but ultimately I think it will be worth the effort.

Thanks again for the interest in my build, posts have been slow in coming but it's getting there!

All the best

P

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Everyone

Here's a little progress on the RC Tiger 1.

Been concentrating on the deck and tools. I've managed to fashion wooden handles for all the tools and have secured everything with the Aber clamps set which I managed to get to actually work. The shovel and gun cleaning rods are completely scratch built as is the jack block - again from real wood. As you can see there is still a little more to do before I can prime everything, eg. the clamp for the C-hook needs finishing.

The last picure demonstrates how the clamps can be made to work.

I may revisit the jack block as the strap rivets are not centred.

Hope you like the progress.

Cheers

Paul

[Guest]

Great tools there Paul, you're attention to detail is first class.

Cheers

Patrick

[Ian M]

Wow! Super detail there!

Love the brass work. Soldering PE isn't that bad once you get into is it. Doing a great job Paul.

Ian M

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks Patrick, Ian.

The build is getting tantalisingly close to some paint now and although I'm enjoying the build it will be nice to get to the finishing stages.

Ian - soldering isn't so bad, the trick is in getting small working parts to work afterward!

thanks again

Paul

[Guest]

Outstanding workmanship. Will be a centre peice when completed im sure.

Cheers

Andy

[tr1ckey66]

Here's a small update on my Tiger 1

Completed the Jack Block and retaining strap, the c hook clamps and primed the upper deck.

The only thing to construct now is the fire extinguisher which will receive the usual detail treatment.

Here's some pics of the completed bits. You may notice that the jack block is now deeper, this is because I reconstructed it feeling the previous one wasn't thick enough. Extensive testing with the turret mechanism was necessary to make sure the turret traverse doesn't catch anything. Overall I'm quite pleased and I feel I'm now on the home straight.

Cheers

Paul

[Guest]

Looking great Paul!

[tr1ckey66]

Thanks trey, your support is much appreciated. Hopefully I'm going to have a completed RC Tiger to show in the next few weeks!

Cheers

Paul

[Ian M]

One word? NICE!

Ian M