1/87 Tiger Recovery in the Tyrol

[minitnkr]

Modified Trident Bergepanther & two Famos (Alsacast & Wespe) recovering a Herpa Sturmtiger in a mountain pass in 1/87 scale using Preiser & ROCO figs

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE.

[scottie3158]

Paul,
I'm in mate.

[minitnkr]

You're always welcome Scottie. Hope this turns out OK, lots of gardening to do & the 4, maybe 5 automotive pieces have to be finished as well. I have a crowd of Preiser civies I hope to use as crew, riggers & diggers. PaulE

[minitnkr]

Some background. Herpa Sturmtiger's hitch was small bump in plastic. Had to scratch one to accept B&T clevis. Had to scratch cable end sturdy enough to support B&T tension.

Modified Trident "naked" (no winch-no spade) Bergepanther to Flak Bergepanther w/extension of hitch to prevent fouling of B&T on tracks.

Wespe rear & Alsacast front hitches reworked to accept ROCO tow bar & drop pins.

Rear Alsacast hitch replaced w/drop pin modified ROCO hitch.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

[Guest]

Loads of intricate work already. I can't imagine how you manage it on such a small scale!

[Steve Jones]

This is going to be awesome. Crackin start on the vehicles. Looking forward to seeing how the landscape comes out. Good luck

[Mickc1440]

Another great work in miniature taking shape

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. This is the only scale I've spent any time with since the eighties. PaulE

[minitnkr]

Made one mellofahess in one corner of the mancave, but think I'm done foam carving. Now for the gluing & plastering before the painting.



C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Looking the "Dogs" Paul, your progress so far is commendable. Can't beat '87 scale for getting big things done in a small space, moggel on meistro. Rick H.

[Steve Jones]

For the uneducated amongst us, or just me. Pray tell - what is a mellowfahess? :smiling5: . I thought it was more baked Alaska myself :smiling:

Penny has dropped! Hell of a mess :thumb2:

[BigGreg]

I'm in too...sorry for being late... :smiling6: :smiling6: :smiling6: :smiling6: :smiling6:

[Jim R]

Hi Paul
Love the dio idea. Another masterpiece in you trademark scale. Scratching stuff at this scale must need good eyes and a steady hand.
Jim

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. I'm determined to have a working block & tackle that is tight & sightly as I'm still ticked off about my tow truck rig loosening. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Roger that. I recall you were quite pissed! Hope this one comes together for you.
Rick H.