Tiger II Tank Interior
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Thanks for the comments everyone, and the link numbthumb, they are really helpfull!
For the last two days I have been working on the hull, the wheels and the tracks. It wasnt exactly easy finding the necessary information, as I modelled the parts in different files, I was extremely anxious that they wouldnt fit together in the end. But for the pictures and some comments:
I started working on the hull itself, right now it is extremely simple, but yet accurate, with all the proper armor thickness, and holes for the axles.
Buttom of the hull, all this will be covered by not only one, but two floorplates. Visible is some supportbeams, and holes for the axles. Notice the different sizes, instead of having a wheel accatched on each end of the axel, there is only in one end, requiring twice as many of them.
Tracks, Wheels, Suspension and Axles.
Close-up on the wheels, once again, thank you numbthumb.
The tracks consist of two pieces.
Wheels and tracks are put together.
They are finally attached to the hull, along with the suspension and axles.
Inside the hull, I'm proud to say that everything fits perfectly in, just a shame that I will soon have to hide it all, but atleast i know its there.
Next stop is the engine!
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This just keeps getting better and better
The detail is amazing, very impressive. You'll have to do a tutorial on this, I, for one, would very much like to see just how you created this incredible model.
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Patience, and patience, and success
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Really coming along very nice
A small suggestion if you don´t mind - the inner surfaces of the tracks are completely smooth, with no guide teeth. The Tiger II was equipped with two types of tracks: 660mm narrow tracks (used for transportation) and (judging from your pics) wider 800mm combat tracks. So you should also scale down the sprocket wheel a little.
And - unless I´m totally mistaken - this type of sprocket wheel should have 9 sprocket teeth (18 in early type, respectively)Here is a little something that could help:
Keep up that great work!
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Sorry for the late reply Numbthumbt, I om a vacation right now, so im rarely at the pc. Now that is one amaizing source you got right there, once I get home I will redo the tracks to make them more authentic. Now if you dont mind, where do you get those drawings? They are extremely detailed and informative.
Oh and I dont mind suggestions at all, thats how I improve
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No problem, glad I could help. Take a look at: http://www.panzerbasics.com/index_files/30-resources/french-drawings.htm - a lot of goodies there
Oh, and you´re gonna need a lot of these, too:
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On a related topic (oil drums), has anyone got a good blueprint for an oil drum 55 gallon? I have been looking for a while but come up with nothing usable.
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Very nice model. I enjoy the amount of details. Looking forward to seeing some illustrations of this model completed.
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Christopher,
Really good model
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Do you know about this place ?
Bovington Tank Museum (UK)
http://www.tankmuseum.org/
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I believe they have the only working Tiger Tank MK I left in the World.
(Same chassis as a Tiger II Tank ???)
Well worth a visit if you ever get the chance.
They have LOADS of other Tanks and armoured vehicles too- including a King Tiger Tank
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Tons of videos of the working Tiger Tank on YouTube
eg this one (fast forward to about 1:30)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR9f6zrh4dM&feature=fvwrel
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The Museum might be able to help you out with Drawings / Plans / Photos etc - especially if you show them what you've done so far and where you might be struggling for good info / photos / drawings etc to complete your model.
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Hope this Helps
Howard L'
- including a King Tiger Tank
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Just to add to this, the only working example of a Tiger II is at the Musée des Blindés, Saumur, France.
And it´s chassis has more resemblance to the Panther
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@unknownuser said:
Do you know about this place ?
Bovington Tank Museum (UK)
http://www.tankmuseum.org/Oh! I've been there - lots of fun!
I was really excited about the Tiger Tank. -
Alright a small update, I have been out of town for a week, so the project was on hold. However I managed to do some work on the engine the last few evenings.
The Tiger II was using the Maybach HL230 engine, a 1200 kg, 690 horsepower beast. The dimensions of the engine are 1000 x 1190 x 1310 mm.
The model aint finished yet, I could spend years on getting all the the details, but as it will be hidden far inside the hull, i need to stop somewhere. Right now it counts well over 70.000 faces.
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Very nice work on the engine
Certainly looks detailed enuf to me, especially since it's going to be buried deep within the tank.One question - What's with these two areas of the flywheel? I'm assuming those are starter motors, right?
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Thank you Hellnbak. About those two areas then yes, you are right, those are starter motors as far as I know. The lower one i electric, the upper is handdriven, manufactured bu Bosch
I still need to do some work on the back of the engine, but im afraid I wont get much time for it, for the ret of the week, but we'll see.
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Thanks, but my question is why are they protruding thru the flywheel? Shouldn't they be on the edge of the flywheel?
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Well they should be placed correctly, but infact you just pointed out one of the places that isnt entirely done yet,in fact most of what seems to be the flywheel on my pictures, is the frame surroinding it.
You can see a good picture here, also notice all the details that I still need to have made
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Ah, I see now. Except for the center portion, it's all a protective shroud covering the flywheel. Wow, I've learned something today (and I'm sure it will come in handy somewhere down the road
)Again, very nice work
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Yeah, its nice to learn something
If you feel for it, check out that guys gallery, he got over a 1000 pics of him building a fantastic model King Tiger. I dont think I have ever seen a model kit assembled and finished as nice and beautifully as those he does. Amaizing. -
Alright new update, this time its the transmission; Maybach OLVAR EG 40 12 16 B.
The transmission is placed in the front of the tank, right between the driver (left side) and the radio operator (right side).
The drive shaft from the engine will be connected to this universal joint.
The drivers steering wheel.
Feedback please!
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So, this thread has been standing still for quite some time now, however the project itself haven't. This is quite a major update, I have modelled many new things, and startet to fit them into the hull.
First of all, the oil tank. This simple piece is rather large and will be fitted behind the transmission:
The drivers seat (needs a bit more detailing), I bet this was a mechanical and comfortably wonder back in its time:
The turret Power Take Off (PTO) This unit is placed directly under the turret, it link the drive shaft from the Engine, with the drive shaft from the transmission:
The ammunition racks are placed just above the tracks. Inside the hull obviously. Note that they have been angeled to make room for the turret:
Alright for the hull itself and its assembly:
Hull floors, the upper one marks where the turret will be placed:
Other minor additions are the Radio operators escape hatch, the left right side brakes and the internal spur wheel:
Fitting the drivers seat:
Fitting in the transmission and oil tank:
Minor additions; Batteries, open toolbox and fitting the Turret PTO:
Fitting in the ammunition racks:
The engine will be fitted when it is entirely done, including the exhaust pipes.
Untill then, here's a picture of all the things fitted, without the hull itself:
Please, feedback!
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