Vulcann 6th Gear February 15, 2012 Share February 15, 2012 What next? The Japanese building a Yamato replica? But seriously the Tigers and the King Tigers armed with a 88mm main gun was the most feared terror amongst Allied armoured formations during those days... These Germans very eng and really got the time and money to build a replica of this monster. From STOMP: http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...attle_tank.html Posted on 15 Feb 2012 How to make your own World War II battle tank A group of tank fans built a full-scale working replica of the German Tiger VI tank used in World War II. See how they put this beast together. STOMPer soldierdown wrote: "It's pretty cool how these tank fans managed to acquire all the metal parts they needed to build this tank. "From the pictures, you can tell that it's a really difficult and tedious process. "I'm amazed that they managed to build it from scratch." ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 BTW this full-scale beast is engined wan hor... Just wondering why they did not paint the Wehrmacht Balkenkreuz, or the Iron Cross, on the hull. I guess those old Allied war vets still alive would have mixed feelings seeing this replica, remembering many of their comrades fell victim to it and other Panzers during those dark days. It was the Allied's luck that Tigers/ King Tigers which were introduced at the later part of the war were not mass-produced. They were also known to be prone to mechanical breakdowns due to the unreliable engine to power this 60-tonne monster and they were notorious fuel guzzlers, a fatal flaw when Nazi Germany was facing a severe fuel shortage then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 In the early 90s the Russians restarted production of the Yak-3 and Yak-9, a fighter that is comparable with the P-51, Me109, Spitfire etc. http://www.russianaeros.com/yak9product.htm Its sort of like Toyota deciding that they would restart production of the venerable AE86 but with a modern 3S-GE Yamaha engine. Pukka, yet modernized. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Twincharged February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Not just have time and money, but need to have the engineering skills too. Looks like it involved a lot of metal-working, and automotive knowledge. But it is just a replica; a hull with the right shape, tracks and engine. No armour and of course, no actual cannon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Just a exterior model right? Interior all empty and non functional wheels...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngck 3rd Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 at least they got passion in something.... i think singaporean passion is only in eating and shopping and complaining Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 at least they got passion in something.... i think singaporean passion is only in eating and shopping and complaining uniquely singaporean mah [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Try parking a Tiger tank at a HDB carpark...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 The real McCoy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 Don't even talk about such things... Try installing a pair of LED lights on your car or bike here. Or try even to modify your chopper bike to like those US style. Or just try riding a more powerful electric bicycle without licence. Nothing gets done here. Even arts are stiffled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 Not just have time and money, but need to have the engineering skills too. Looks like it involved a lot of metal-working, and automotive knowledge. But it is just a replica; a hull with the right shape, tracks and engine. No armour and of course, no actual cannon! Not bad liao, considering they could mechanize this replica. Agree it was a colossal effort to build this beast... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasted 1st Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 got mention how long they took? got to respect their fabricating skills and engineering knowledge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 You want knowledge of how to make it? Here is it. http://www.panzerbasics.com/index_files/90-john/john-01.htm That's just the turret alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 James May with kids built this massive 1:1 Spitfire from Airfix. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8327914.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 You want knowledge of how to make it? Here is it. http://www.panzerbasics.com/index_files/90-john/john-01.htm That's just the turret alone. Managed to scroll through all the photos. Wow this guy really went all out to make the turret alone. (hinges made of wood? ) Champion!!!! Cannot imagine what will happen if he decides to embark on making the hull and tracks.... In any case I pray that he did apply anti-termite treatment to his handicraft.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocus Turbocharged February 16, 2012 Share February 16, 2012 After seeing this...I'm also inspired to make a full replica of our old tanks... Anyone up for the V200 Commando? Or the M113 Ultra?...lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 Just a exterior model right? Interior all empty and non functional wheels...... Functional engine with real tracks while the rest all kay kay wan.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 16, 2012 Author Share February 16, 2012 Try parking a Tiger tank at a HDB carpark...... You mean park a 60T Mk VI OVER any HDB carpark lot right? Whatever previously at the lot will become pan cake... [laugh] ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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