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Started on Tamiya TIGER I Initial production Ausfuhrung Afrika.
Will be building the famous 131 Tiger that was knocked out and it was taken to England were it still is today and the only working Tiger in the world.
Here is 131 in Bovington tank museum.
The Tiger was take out by a luck shot that hit just under the barrel and the round jammed the turret from turning, Oddly the Germans jumped out run away leaving it behind.
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All wheels are on and back of the hull.
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just need to clean the wheels then add a splash of paint.
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Here is a close up were the round hit that took out 131 it was left as is.
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most lucky shot in history. yes! The Tiger was still brand new.
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Sounds like an interesting project thumbsup
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Have dropped two tiny parts took 15 mins to find the first one and hour to find the second part :lol: yes! they don't straight down on the floor they got to land in a different spot all together pullinghair
Oh will have a two colour Camo in it.
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magnify yeah small parts are an issue at times, little bastards :lol:

Just a few wheels :lol: look forward to seeing you build up another tank Allan thumbsup

Always enjoy seeing the camo paint yes!
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Still have to get one more Tiger kit the Mid Tiger, Sadly no one has done the Porsche Tiger, If you want one you have to build your own using the base of the Elefant.
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Tested some parts in place, Its looking the part but still lots a tiny parts to go on it.
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Still working on this one.
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