It Begins...
 

If you remember, I picked up the 3-in-1 kit back in November and my wife "give" it to me for Christmas ;).

I have spent the time locating the necessary pieces to make the kit a fully functioning tank; deciding how I wanted it to function; deciding how I wanted it to look; deciding what I needed to know to do these things.

The end result is what you might call "Historical Fiction", meaning the tank has a basis in history, but is what I want the model to be, not what actually was.

The tank will be with the SS-Panzer Abteilung 101, stationed in the Huy area of Belgium. It is a re-built unit from the early-mid 1943 time frame, based on early production body with the newer mid production items that might have been available at the factory during that time (or not :)).

I've listed my research/resource library, along with web resources I thought were helpful in what I want. Caveat - there was actually way more stuff I read/reviewed just in case you were wondering.

I started the first easy piece this last weekend, I put the track links together (ahhh, success).

I will be building the tank around the IBU3 electronics with a Fly Sky i10 controller. Progress & Pics will follow as they occur.[SUB][SUP]
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Books:
Panzer CrewUniforms, Roberto Ramirez, AK Interactive
Tiger IHeavy Tank 1942-45, Tom Jentz, Osprey Publishing
The PanzerDivisions, Martin Windrow, Osprey Publishing
German ArmyElite Units 1939-45, Gordon Williamson, Osprey Publishing
Modeling TheTiger I. G Edmundson, Osprey Publishing
Step-by-StepFinishing German Armor, Glenn Bartolotti, Robertson Publishing
Modulationand Light Techniques, Javier Soler, Ammo of Mig
PaintingGuide for AFV of World War Two and Modern Era, Jose Ruiz, Histoire &Collections
CamouflageProfile Guide Waffen SS Colors, Ammo of Mig
TheWeathering Magizine, Rust 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] Edition
Encyclopediaof Armour Modelling Techniques #1 Construction, Ammo of Mig
F.A.Q. 2, AKInteractive, Mig Jimenez

Web:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169124

What I Like Right Now:

#131 scheme appeals right now.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2169125

FYI - the caveat emptor message applies, make sure you check out your electronics and mechanicals first thing - you never know and warranty might not last a lifetime...part the reason it has taken me a bit to get going.

Thanks to everyone that has posted anything I've seen and may use on this build, there is a wealth of fine information if you are willing to dig around and this site and RC Tank Warfare site are especially great stand-outs.

Terry

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So is this our Taigen kit? I would love to see another build log :)

The one and only :D

Oh man :) Make sure and let me know how you like those instructions. In English for English speakers haha! I'm pushing for another kit of course but it takes a long time for me to do those kit manuals. Let me know if you need anything ok? I've got tons of spare parts here and more.

You been great right along, thanks for your help.

I was a bit confused about the instructions on the track as it wanted 94 in each tread, but indicated there were 95 per each available and I had 8 extra??? lol!!!

Also, the upper hull (inside shots) don't match the actual hull - those are the only items I've seen so far.

You have done your homework;)
The Taigen is a nice tank, post lots of pics of the build