WooHoo!!! the sun came out and so did the Tigers!
Havent been around for a while so here without further ado is a quick update. I really wish i had more time to spend on my main vice in life, but anyway i have managed to solve some major problems and also get down to some finishing.
The Tamiya 1/16 R/C collection is growing slowly with the addition of a few additions from Fleabay.
As mentioned in a previous thread i began purchasing knackered tanks (Or ones which were in need of a little love and attention) to spend some time on. The collection so far- 2x King Tigers (1 of which is my first build and in original kit build the other one i have really gone to town on, more details later) 1x Tiger 1 (My avatar!!) 1x sherman (in need of full paint job and some modding) 1x R/C Kubelwagon (Still in its box)
My main ongoing project the King Tiger just seems to get more and more ridiculous in the mods i have added and am thinking of adding.
Mods so far.
Turret wireless cam to work in conjunction with eyetop lcd goggles. (not picured as it was battle day!)
Smoke machine R/C control from TX.
Sealed ball bearing transmission shaft supports.
Home made metal tow ropes and structure add ons.
Coil sprung road wheel suspension.
To list just a few! (one day i will do a proper build thread!)
ANyway...some piccys for you!
Still needs a bit of finishing but i am kinda proud of the way the tow ropes etc turned out.
More finishing required!
Let battle commence!! Since fitting down gearing to the King Tiger it now moves at the correct scale speed. That means it is about half the speed of a standard Tamiya Tiger, a definate disadvantage in a scrap!!
All was not lost though. You only have to hit the Tiger one 4 times to knock it out, it takes 7 or 8 to knock out the King Tiger.
"you've had it now.....nooooooo 12 second reload time!!!!"
The interior of the King Tiger has been completely rejigged. This makes for more battery space and much easier access. The brass slotted hex screw is for filling the smoker. The switch panel is dsigned so that i will never have to take the superstructure off to recharge batterys or refill the smoke machine, access is gained through the rear main hatch. Fitted front alloy motor guard (Pictured below) for numerous reasons - to cut down motor noise, stop grease splats and prevent wires getting snarled. for those wondering where the speaker has gone, it is now in the turret.
