Ever since I was a little kid I’ve been fascinated by the infamous Tiger I. Right around the time when I was in the 2nd grade or so, me and father watched the great movie Kelly’s Heroes. Still to this day it remains one of my all time favorite war films. If you’ve seen the film you’d know the Tiger I had a pivotal role in it, or at least dressed up T34s that were made to resemble Tigers
Anyways, ever since I’ve seen that film there’s been a part of me that is obsessed with the Tiger I. After many years I’m happy to report that I was finally able to satisfy this childhood obsession in the form of battlefield relics.
I recently was able to track down some genuine parts of this iconic vehicle and add them to my collection. Most of them were sourced from Ukraine, but a few of the parts also came from places like Belarus and Latvia. I thought you guys would enjoy looking at some of the parts I was able to get my hands on.
A good deal of the smaller parts were cleaned via sandblasting prior to me getting them. Since they were essentially left in the raw, I decided to primer and paint them. I used a high quality enamel paint, and I have to say I’m quite pleased with with end result.
(Maintenance cover for the cooling fans)
(Locking latch for the loaders hatch)
(Securing latch for the tow cable)
(Tooth fragment from one of the front cogs)
(Large washer from the shock absorbers)
(Large battle damaged track link fragment)
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