FoV Tiger vs. 21st.Century Tiger [+]

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:19 pm

* I want to see how many on here actually like the New FoV Tiger compared to the 21st.Century one , or both.

* + I'd like to hear your comments on them , (+) Positive or Negative (-) .

Mitch v MG

Light.Inf.Scout · Post by **Light.Inf.Scout** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:28 pm

The FOV tank appears to be a little toyish, but for 30 bucks....its like a sore d1ck, you can't beat it!!!!!

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:32 pm

I personally like it because I think it is a welcome addition to the 1:18 hobby. *

Mitch v MG

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:04 pm

MG-42 wrote: I personally like it because I think it is a welcome addition to the 1:18 hobby. *

Mitch v MG

Couldn't agree more!

General Blasto · Post by **General Blasto** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:18 pm

I will be happy to take part in the survey poll ONCE the FOV tiger becomes availible down here in FL

Today's Target check shown NO Tigers down here

Perhaps I will try a different super Target tonight

Da General

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:13 pm

I actualy like them both. They do have their shortfalls but they are both worth having. Need to get those wheels made for the FOV though.

vmf214 · Post by **vmf214** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:20 pm

pickelhaube hit it on the nail for me. I lik'em both!

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:28 pm

I have neither, but based from the photos I would be glad to house both of them.

My two cents is that I am glad FOV has thrown their hat into the 1/18 arena. Any addition to our hobby is a good one.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:57 pm

The 21c Tiger wins hands down in my opinion - as there's just something about all the opening hatches, engine detail, and full interior. The BBI one, however, as that neat look with the Zimmermit, and has a different paintscheme without the numbers 326

Post by **aferguson** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:14 am

it's zimmerit.

normandy · Post by **normandy** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:24 am

I don't have the FOV Tiger yet but any additions to 1:18th WWII armor are welcomed by me! I have 3 21st Tiger I's and like them very much but they are not perfect. I would like to see FOV 1:18th with the same Quality as the 1:32nd line.
When I find this Tiger I I'll buy a few and fix what needs fixin.

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:31 am

aferguson wrote:it's zimmerit.

>>> "No it aint" , * ... "It can be spelled either way , but if you do a simple search on it , it is spelled w/ 3 m's , correctly". * =

Mitch v MG

Post by **aferguson** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:36 am

i did a simple search. zimmerit returns thousands of hits.

zimmermit returns a couple of dozen hits, all of which are spelling mistakes.

it's zimmerit.

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:40 am

* "The Germans spell it and pronounce it differently , w/ 3-m's , which is correct. *

* It's zimmermit ! *

ostketten · Post by **ostketten** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:44 am

The poll seems fairly evenly split in favor of "like both", which is about what I expected.

tosborne3 · Post by **tosborne3** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 8:06 am

Saw the FOV Tiger here in Columbus yesterday but didn't get one. I will though, I just didn't want to get it just then. I guess I'm waiting on the second paint scheme to appear. So I'll bide my time for now. What I really want however is those new figures!

Post by **aferguson** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:04 am

well if the German's spell it zimmermit, it would show up on dozens of german sites on a google or yahoo search. But it doesn't. Only a handful of NON GERMAN sites show up for the spelling zimmermit...these are all sites with spelling errors.

It's zimmerit and only zimmerit.

MG-42 · Post by **MG-42** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:22 am

* "Well , you spell it or pronounce it your way , and I'll spell it and pronounce it correctly , my way then". * +

Mitch v MG

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:30 am

LOL Zimmermit....

But seriously thugh, I like both 21st and FOV's Tigers....not the best 1/18 armors, but since they're the only 1/18 Tigers out there....

Ooops I'm sorry. It's supposed to be Tigerer.

mediump · Post by **mediump** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 10:42 am

Try new zimmermint gum.....

my vote = both

STUKA · Post by **STUKA** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:38 pm

side by side - Ill run with my 21st Tiger -

but I picked both - we got us a new company with a Tiger!!!!!!

zimmerit

http://www.zimmerman.govoffice.com/

toyktdlgh · Post by **toyktdlgh** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:45 pm

I think Andrews right on this one. All my Panzer books spell it Zimmerit.

I saw the new Tiger but passed on it. It looked good and I would say it was worth the asking price but definitely not as detailed as the 21C Tiger. If I see one again I will probably snag it especially since they won’t be around for a while.

Yoxford · Post by **Yoxford** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:06 pm

Sorry to say but. side by side the FOV wins hands down.

as much as I love old faithful (21st Century Tiger). it just pales overall.
Its like the first 1/18 P51 compared to the latest BBD.

When you put them side by side you can see that FOV has the right angle of the front armor plate to the shape of the turret.

Overall scale accuracy FOV wins no contest...

If you want to argue further you should have both tanks side by side and a copy of Volume 1 - D.W. to Tiger I: Germany's Tiger tanks - D.W. to Tiger I: Design, production & modifications.

Yoxford · Post by **Yoxford** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:12 am

Two weeks, one cut up 21st century Tiger, and two FOV Bravo Tigers, and this panzer is shaping up well beyond my expectations. When finished, will be on par with my 1/16 Extreme Metal Tigers….only much less expensive.

Half way there, new trunions, nasty shovel on bow removed, new jack handle and detail, all hatch handles replaced, armored cable for headlight, and spare track mounts on turret.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8594 ... 122ta4.jpg

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5669 ... 127dw8.jpg

Still to finish is: mount the periscopes, antenna, side tow cable, spare antenna tube, screens on the engine deck, add the extra road wheels, paint, weather, and add number 132 of Walter Hahn, 1st company of the 101st SS Panzer division, Normandy 1944

GooglyDoogly · Post by **GooglyDoogly** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:40 am

That looks sweet! Where did you get the turret track mounts?

Small Scale Military Headquarters

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