A Battlewagons Tiger - Wittmann in Normandy

[BattlewagonBruce]

I am doing Tiger with Zimmerit, number 007, Michael Wittmann to go with the two Sherman Fireflies I am doing at present.

They use Solido hulls with my own cast AFV tools and scratch built bits (Oh and a Warlord MG and commander)

Here are a few WIP shots - should be finished for Salute.

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[moiterei_1984]

Why don't you use the BAM Wittmann & Tiger I? The tank you use looks a little bit odd to me... maybe when painted 

[BattlewagonBruce]

I like diecast metal! Not so keen on resin.

I think it will look fine when painted, fools and bairns and all that.

regards

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[Paddy649]

Sorry to be a geek but - there was no zimmermit on the turret bin of Tiger 007. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4a/Wittmann_Tiger_007.jpg

Plus remember that 007 was a late production model command Tiger I (so it has the extra aerial) and not the one he used at at Villers Bocage - which was 212 - a regular Tiger preferred for the extra ammo.  In fact (depending on the sources believed) that Wittman only ever used 007 the day he ws killed.

[BattlewagonBruce]

You are absolutely right about the zimmerit. Checked my reference book and the bin is indeed zimmerit -less.

I still have bits to do, but thanks for the guidance on the extra antenna/command version.

Your geekness is a credit to you, and indeed why I put the photos on. The depth of knowledge available here is inspiring.

regards

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[BattlewagonBruce]

Took the zimmerit off the turret bin and added the antennae.

Just the rest of the cables to do now.

thanks

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