I think I'm Going to Need One of These !!

[Tojo72]

I normally build only 1/35 or 1/48 armor,but a 1/16 Tiger catches my attention at less the $150.00.It looks impressive and I think I will give it a shot as a one off venture.

 

 

Edited October 21, 2022 by Tojo72

[Bullbasket]

Tempted! I'm thinking, IDF M50 or M51, or even M1 Super Sherman, providing it includes T80 tracks.

 

John.

[Kingsman]

You're thinking of the already-announced M4A3E8.  This is the announcement of the next AHHQ kit, a Tiger.

 

The M4A3E8 kit has T66s, sadly.  There may be others later as Takom have done the tooling although this kit is sold under the AHHQ brand.  A VVSS M4A3 would be nice, and much more appropriate for WW2.  This one is a bit muddled as it has the muzzle brake, mantlet cover and T66s.  Yes this did happen but is less than typical.

 

But wait..........  There is another 1/16 M4A3E8 kid on the block coming from I Love Kit, formerly Merit International.  This one is just as confused as it seems to have T80s with the early large-hatch turret yet also with muzzle brake and mantlet cover.  Another less than typical combination.  Mate the 2 kits and end up with 2 more typical configurations.  But I sure hope the kit is better than the box art, which is decidedly hinky.  I Love Kit's Grants - their first new kits under their new name - are pretty poor.  I've seen the AHHQ kit for pre-order in the UK for about £160 whereas the ILK seems to be about £220.  It had better be sh@#ting Tiffany cufflinks for that difference as Takom are no slouches.....  I suppose the "Detail Up" goodies account for most of the difference.

[The Great Escape]

It’s a bit disappointing in my mind. I know people like their tigers but this is the tank that is already produced multiple times in 1/16 scale with plenty of aftermarket bits to adapt it.

 

I’d much rather see something a bit more unusual.

[Bullbasket]

On 21/10/2022 at 17:29, Kingsman said:

You're thinking of the already-announced M4A3E8.  This is the announcement of the next AHHQ kit, a Tiger.

Ah, that's because when I clicked onto the video, I only watch about 10 seconds, with no sound, and all I saw was Sherman. That'll teach me.

 

John.

[spruecutter96]

A 1/16th Tiger? Me likey velly muchly!

 

Chris., 

Edited October 30, 2022 by spruecutter96
Correcting a typo.

[Tojo72]

Andy's taking pre-orders today for the Tiger !!!

 

https://youtu.be/h4WKRgICv1w

Edited November 28, 2022 by Tojo72

[TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED]

Actually, there are very few Tiger 1 in 1/16, Hobbygoss the cheap version about £90.00 but very very basic, and the Tamiya one which is thick end of a £800.

 

There are 1 or 2 RC 1/16th Tigers but again as model are a bit basic.

 

So the AHHQ003 is nicely in between.

 

 

[spruecutter96]

On 11/30/2022 at 8:50 AM, TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED said:

Tiger 1 in 1/16, Hobbygoss the cheap version about £90.00 but very very basic

Would agree it's very basic, but add in some Voyager Models or Aber update sets (not that easy to find, admittedly) and you have a very good representation of the Big Cat, at a much smaller outlay than any of its rivals. For the price, the Hobbyboss kit is a "bargain-of-the-month", IMHO. 

 

Cheers. 

 

Chris.  

 

PS: The Atak Tiger 1 Zimmerit resin set is pricey (around £40.00, last time I looked), but is VERY well-produced. 

Edited December 2, 2022 by spruecutter96
Amending some information.

[Tojo72]

Arrived on Wednesday !!

 

 

Forgive my excitement,it will be my 1st and probably only large scale build

[Voyager221]

How are you getting on, if at all with the build. 

Cheers

[Tojo72]

On 7/10/2023 at 2:38 AM, Voyager221 said:

How are you getting on, if at all with the build. 

Cheers

Not yet,still got some group builds to clean up summer vacation and the like,probably in the fall.