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Post by nito74 on Jan 30, 2022 3:52:22 GMT
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Post by Boots on Jan 30, 2022 12:42:42 GMT
I do like the Tiger but don`t really have the need for the interior, i built Italeri`s one of these years ago. I dont think this ever made service due to constant suspension issues.........i think it was designed in 42 and stopped in 42 so why the box art portrays it in some sort of action scene with camo is a bit strange............i thought being as these were only a prototype they were simply grey during testing/trials  |
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Post by Boots on Jan 30, 2022 12:43:12 GMT
Oh............and another MiniAaaaargh trailor i see  |
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Post by jabbly on Jan 30, 2022 12:51:08 GMT
I do like the Tiger but don`t really have the need for the interior, i built Italeri`s one of these years ago. I dont think this ever made service due to constant suspension issues.........i think it was designed in 42 and stopped in 42 so why the box art portrays it in some sort of action scene with camo is a bit strange............i thought being as these were only a prototype they were simply grey during testing/trials  It’s Amusing Hobby so they aren’t shy of turning something that didn’t really exist into a kit. |
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Post by Boots on Jan 30, 2022 13:12:56 GMT
Totally agree on that aspect Jase but at least portray it correct.........it never had a camo scheme and only went up and down hills during testing...........but i suppose it wouldn`t be eye-catching enough to sell.
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Post by Paul B on Jan 30, 2022 14:20:19 GMT
This is why I said "safe, I think"  . I have one in the stash from Italeri, but that is certainly not going to keep up with this one. Now for the best part, yes it did make it to battle. It was part of the Schwerepanzerjägerabteilung 653. They also had the Panther with the Panzer IV turret. Both were used in the HQ unit, and yes both were camouflaged.  So if this isn't too stupidly priced, I might go for it. And maybe two flatcars also, then I can place the Panther with the Tiger together |
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Post by Boots on Jan 30, 2022 15:28:13 GMT
Chamberlain and Doyle told me fibs then..........doesn`t mention that at all!!
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Post by Paul B on Jan 30, 2022 16:55:11 GMT
Boots back when they wrote about this vehicle, there probably wasn't any confirmed info out there. Google this Schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 653 you'll find quite a few pictures of 003 and the Panzer IV turreted Panther |
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Post by dukemaddog on Jan 30, 2022 21:22:53 GMT
Paul is right, the Porsche Tiger did see combat. Despite it having been in a headquarters unit, one of these is credited with three T-34 kills.
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Post by nito74 on Jan 31, 2022 4:44:49 GMT
This is why I said "safe, I think"  . I have one in the stash from Italeri, but that is certainly not going to keep up with this one. Now for the best part, yes it did make it battle. It was part of the Schwerepanzerjägerabteilung 653. They also had the Panther with the Panzer IV turret. Both were used in the HQ unit, and yes both were camouflaged. So if this isn't too stupidly priced, I might go for it. And maybe two flatcars also, then I can place the Panther with the Tiger together That would be a great dio Paul !! And I did that Italeri kit too many moons ago..
I think Dragon had one too, with Magic tracks PE too. Rare kit.
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Post by Paul B on Jan 31, 2022 5:02:42 GMT
You're right John, and that is a very rare kit indeed |
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Post by nito74 on Jan 31, 2022 22:37:46 GMT
You're right John, and that is a very rare kit indeed It's this one,
But I also found this combo,
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