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Old 06-24-2008 | 03:53 PM
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I thought I'd have a go at posting a picture of my modified heng long tiger. what do you think?
(if there's no picture here i've mucked up!)
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Old 06-24-2008 | 03:57 PM
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No see the picture alright
that is one sweet tiger nice work fynsdad
Old 06-24-2008 | 04:05 PM
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Nice Tiger I, pic looks fine.[sm=thumbup.gif]

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Old 06-24-2008 | 04:29 PM
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great camoflage, looks great
Old 06-24-2008 | 04:34 PM
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Thanks guys.
I've done the usual mods(legthened barrel, flipped mantlet).
It's got 3-1 metal gearboxes and metal tracks.
I applied the zimmerite with milliput and airbrushed the camo.
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Old 06-24-2008 | 08:57 PM
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Looks Great.
Old 06-24-2008 | 09:15 PM
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Very nice...Very nice ...VERY NICE!!
Old 06-25-2008 | 07:17 AM
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Real nice indeed! I like the painting much and it looks like something I am planning for my tiger. Most inspiering pictures
If I can make a wish, take a few more will ye? hehe

Keep up the nice work.
Old 06-25-2008 | 08:33 AM
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Great job, but ... [>:] The commander cupola is a mid or late production and you used the early (or mid) rubbered wheels, so your Tiger should be a mid production, but then you should not keep the Feifel air-filters.
Old 06-25-2008 | 10:05 AM
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Looks great, and love the paint job!! [sm=thumbs_up.gif]

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Old 06-25-2008 | 03:22 PM
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hi guys.
Thanks for the feedback, it's very appreciated.
Regarding the air filters, I thought the cupola was introduced in july'43 and the filters were discontinued in october,43 so I decided to keep them. Besides I kinda like the looks of them,(which is why I kept the smoke dischargers which definately should not be there!).
I'm going to try and get some more life-like pictures so I will post them when done.
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Old 06-28-2008 | 04:45 PM
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Great looking Tiger, it's a pity im going to have to woop it with my Sherman on monday

C U IN THE CARPARK AT 12.00
Old 06-28-2008 | 05:10 PM
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Bring it on fella. Only one sherman agaist a tiger? You must be some kind of weird sandwich!
Old 06-28-2008 | 05:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: fynsdad

Only one sherman agaist a tiger?
Sure in confined areas such as a town or wooded area. Can shoot 2x as fast and Tiger turret turns too slow. Open country it's dead meat, in town it has a fighting chance!
Old 06-28-2008 | 05:15 PM
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WOOF WOOF
Old 06-28-2008 | 05:22 PM
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Fireflykeith. I take it from this, you've got your internet back up and running. If so thats great because you'll be able to post these guys some pics of your sherman. Its just a shame it will be a burning hulk at 12:05. WOOF WOOF thats my other dog impression.
Old 06-28-2008 | 05:27 PM
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Yep internet is now working, and you know me, by monday i will have a army of shermans to kick your butt
Old 06-28-2008 | 05:29 PM
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Good news. E-bay's gonna get a hammering tomorrow then. C U monday buddy.

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