Few questions regarding the Tiger

Dowly · 11-20-09, 08:30 PM

1. Was the driver's viewport adjustable? I've seen photos of it being just a tiny slit and others where it has been much bigger.

2. The four hatches on the back deck of the Tiger (the one's with grills), are they storage or maintenance hatches?

That's all for now, might have few more later on.

ArmorEtr · 11-20-09, 10:40 PM

Although this is obviously a model, I'm guessing they're for maintenance.

murkz · 11-21-09, 03:10 AM

I'll ask vase for you, he works on the only working Tiger in the world.

VAseMkIII · 11-21-09, 03:54 AM

The Armoured louvres at the back of the vehicle are for protection/inspection (also to allow air to flow throught the radiators) the larger front ones cover the radiators and topfuel tanks the rear ones cover the fans. I am not sure if the front ones hinge like that would need to check.

and yes the fahrer klappe (drivers viewport is adjustable)

Dowly · 11-21-09, 07:06 AM

Thanks.

And welcome aboard Vase!

Sledgehammer427 · 11-21-09, 05:58 PM

That must be so cool, working on a Tiger.
Welcome aboard!

Chucky · 11-22-09, 04:50 AM

Welcome VAse,the Tiger in question is the one at Bovington?

VAseMkIII · 11-22-09, 12:04 PM

Yes it is

11-20-09, 08:30 PM	#1
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Few questions regarding the Tiger 1. Was the driver's viewport adjustable? I've seen photos of it being just a tiny slit and others where it has been much bigger. 2. The four hatches on the back deck of the Tiger (the one's with grills), are they storage or maintenance hatches? That's all for now, might have few more later on.

11-21-09, 03:54 AM	#4
VAseMkIII Seaman Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 31 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Armoured louvres at the back of the vehicle are for protection/inspection (also to allow air to flow throught the radiators) the larger front ones cover the radiators and topfuel tanks the rear ones cover the fans. I am not sure if the front ones hinge like that would need to check. and yes the fahrer klappe (drivers viewport is adjustable) Last edited by VAseMkIII; 11-22-09 at 02:14 AM.

11-21-09, 05:58 PM	#6
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	That must be so cool, working on a Tiger. Welcome aboard! __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

11-20-09, 10:40 PM	#2
ArmorEtr Watch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 28 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Although this is obviously a model, I'm guessing they're for maintenance.

11-21-09, 03:10 AM	#3
murkz Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 121 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I'll ask vase for you, he works on the only working Tiger in the world.

11-21-09, 07:06 AM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Thanks. And welcome aboard Vase!

11-22-09, 04:50 AM	#7
Chucky Planesman Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 185 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Welcome VAse,the Tiger in question is the one at Bovington?

11-22-09, 12:04 PM	#8
VAseMkIII Seaman Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 31 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes it is