| Hello Schwarz...
I have the FOV 1/16 Wittmann Tiger '007' and I think that the layout of the roadwheels is correct. I've been checking carefully against pictures in various 'Tiger' books and FOV have got it right for the later, steel-tyre wheel equipped Tigers such as were used in Normandy. ( Earlier, rubber-tyred Tigers had the wheels fitted differently ).
The model still isn't 100%, I'm afraid - the rear idler wheel sits a little too high ( rather like on a Tiger II ) so the tracks don't quite sit properly. This is by far the biggest fault on the model ( I think the turret roof should be raised a little, but quite honestly you'd hardly notice this one ).
I still love the model though - it looks just amazing on display ! |
Hello NL,
I to have all the FOV 1/16 German tanks. The Wittmann Tigers are the best. IMHO there is noting wrong with the rear idler, and the turret roofs profile was lowered on the later model Tiger I in real life. If your on the fence about getting one don't wait, more and more people are finding out just how good this is.
I'm looking foward to the FOV Sherman, information about it should be out in Jan., Feb. I'm not going to wait a minute longer when it comes out, as this very limited item will surely sell out at once.
IXEC