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1/8 Scale Tiger 1 Information Description:
The Tiger 1 is the third kit produced by R/C Armory. The kit is based on a late production Tiger 1 with steel wheels, thicker turret roof, and King Tiger cupola and loaders hatch. Using some parts from the earlier King Tiger kit reduced the kit development time to just under two years. Whenever possible actual Tiger 1 tanks were examined to help create the details for the kit. The kit contains 57 different injection molded parts, 5 different resin cast parts, 4 different machined aluminum parts and a precision built hull and turret. Part totals for the kit are over 185 injection molded plastic parts, 200 track links and pins, 24 CNC machined aluminum parts, 6 resin cast parts, and over 200 miscellaneous hardware items. The overall construction of the Tiger 1 is based on the same proven methods that were developed and used for years on the King Tiger.
Features:
Kit contains plastic injection molded, cast aluminum, steel, and resin cast parts along with a preassembled hull and turret. Track links, road wheels, and the hub of the drive sprockets are made from injection molded polysterene. The suspension arms, idler arms, track pins, road wheel shafts, and drive sprocket tooth rings are aluminum or steel. Each track is powered by an electric gearmotor. Power from the gearmotors is transferred to the drive sprockets through a custom designed drive system.
Construction:
The averaged experienced modeler should be able to assemble the Tiger 1 kit in about 100 hours. Like the King Tiger some modelers have built the kit in much less time but most spend extra time adding many of the fine details found on tanks during combat. Expect to spend an additional 25 hours to paint the kit. Only basic hand tools are required to assemble the tank. Items such as paint, batteries, battery charger, radio equipment (4 channel ), and speed controllers are not included with the kit.
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Price............................................................................................................$1,875.00
Options:
Drive System (Motors, Chains, Sprockets, and Mounting Hardware)....................$475.00
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The hull and turret is constructed from a lightweight 6mm thick gray PVC plastic sheet called Sentra. The lightweight characteristic of this plastic comes from its high density foam core between two smooth surfaces. The foam core makes this material much lighter than solid PVC. The plastic sheet is cut using a CNC router system to ensure high dimensional accuracy of each part. The cut pieces are positioned and glued together in production fixtures to form very rigid structures. This process ensures that every hull and turret are dimensionally correct and that all components are correctly located and aligned. The entire deck plate and the turret roof can be removed to gain access to the inside of the Tiger 1. Only simple hand trimming and sanding around the joints is required to finish the hull and turret.
Like The King tiger the parts for the drive train are made up of injection molded plastic where low stress levels are involved and machined aluminum or steel where higher stresses are found. Road wheels, idler wheels, and the hub of the drive sprocket are injection molded from very tough polystyrene. The suspension arms, idler arms, road wheel shafts, drive sprocket shaft, and drive sprocket tooth rings are aluminum or steel. Each track is powered by an industrial quality all ball bearing electric gearmotor. Power is transferred to tracks first through a 1/4 pitch roller chain then to the final drive reduction gears located in the housing which supports the drive sprocket. The main drive system for the tracks is sold as an option and can be installed at any time. See the options list for more information regarding the main drive system option. 
The turret used for the kit is based on a late war version of the Tiger 1 with the thicker armored roof. It has the correct angled offsets on the sides with the gun centered on the hull. The turret features a gun pivot design very similar to the original Tiger 1 and a detachable toolbox. All of the details such as the hatches, vents, and track hangers are separate injection molded parts. The entire gun can be removed by pulling out the pivot pins just like the original. The turret rotates on a 12" ring ball bearing that comes installed in the hull but it can be removed if desired. The large bearing allows for smooth movement of the turret. An optional gear drive system powered by an electric gearmotor is used to rotate the turret. The turret also features a frame that is used to hold the optional gun elevation gearmotor. The turret drive options can be and installed at any time even after construction is complete.