Tojo72 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Tempted! I'm thinking, IDF M50 or M51, or even M1 Super Sherman, providing it includes T80 tracks. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Escape Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) A 1/16th Tiger? Me likey velly muchly! Chris., Edited October 30, 2022 by spruecutter96 Correcting a typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Andy's taking pre-orders today for the Tiger !!! https://youtu.be/h4WKRgICv1w Edited November 28, 2022 by Tojo72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGER HOBBIESLIMITED Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 (edited) 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Arrived on Wednesday !! Forgive my excitement,it will be my 1st and probably only large scale build 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager221 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 How are you getting on, if at all with the build. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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