Tiger I and Fgures

Tiger I tanks by Roco Minitanks.

The tank is likely 40 years old.  The gray soldier next to him by Caesar Miniatures is only a few years old.

Buildings are 15mm JR Miniatures and other companies.

Figures also include Dapol, and Odemars.

Vehicles are HO scale, I mix the HO scale vehicles with 1/72nd scale figures, have done so for 60 years.

I think they look fine together, even if the vehicles are slightly small.

Tiger I

Of course some people are afraid of the German tanks.  And they peak out of broken windows.

But most of those in this town hope they can still win they war.

They see powerful tanks like these and hope they can turn the tide.

But it's only a drop in the ocean.

It's unlikely to turn the Red tide back.

Moving Forward

The Gestapo!

The Gauleiter and his secretary.

Come to see the giants pass by.

This way to the front!

It's not far now.

Soon they will have the enemy in their sights, and maybe be in the enemies sights too!

Tiger I

The war is going badly.

Germany can still deploy strong forces in local areas.

Here a platoon of Tiger I tanks moves forward.

A few squads of infantry accompany them.

The people emerge from their ruins and wave to their soldiers.

Golden Pheasants watch gleefully as the mighty tanks rumble past.

Tiger Tank Company, Very Late War

Tiger battalion with Whirlbelwind AA guns on Panzer IV chassis.

VK 4500 and two swimmwagen as unit headquarters.

Unit HQ and AA section.

First, second, and third platoons, each with four tanks.

First two platoons have Tiger I.

Some Tiger I actually served as long as a couple years in German wartime service.

 

Old Roco, New Roco, Zylmex with Roco tracks, and Corgi Tiger I tanks.

Third tank platoon has three Tiger II and one Maus.

Tiger I and Panzer III

As I unpack the collection a few photo opportunities arise.  Roco Panzer III.

German tanks carried two machine guns, one for the coax with the main gun and one for the bow.  One of them could be dismounted and used as an anti-aircraft machine gun at the commanders hatch.  American tanks had three machine guns, and the commander had a .50 caliber anti-aircraft machine gun.

Tiger I tanks.  The first Tiger battalions had Panzer III to act as scout tanks and for close in security.  The Tiger I was slow and very heavy, having a smaller, faster, lighter tank as part of the unit was a helpful addition.

Tiger I by Roco with a few extra track links added on.

Anti-aircraft machine gun on the commanders hatch.

Tiger I and Panzer III together.