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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Just received this book, fresh out from the Tank Museum. It has the makings of an instant classic.
The title (and cover) are a playful take on the Haynes Manual format (for non-Brits a long-standing publisher of under-the-bonnet car guides) but this is actually a lovingly written history of the Tiger with a particular focus on the well-known tank which was captured intact in Tunisia and now resides in their collection - so literally an owners manual!
The photos alone are eye-popping: plenty of interior shots and others with the vehicle in various states of dis-assembly (some making it look for all the world like a half finished model). Of course, because this has been put out by the museum there were no restrictions with access.
If, like me, there are corners of the tank that you still haven't quite seen from the right angle or unresolved questions then there's likely to be an answer here. For example I wasn't quite sure how thick the internal rim of the loaders hatch should be - there's a great shot of it here. There's even a close up of one of the original padlocks from the stowage bin! [OK, so maybe that is getting a little close to rivet counting...]
There are also some fascinating side bars - e.g. how to paste zimmerit on to the real thing (a restored Stug III).
I cannot recommend this highly enough...
The title (and cover) are a playful take on the Haynes Manual format (for non-Brits a long-standing publisher of under-the-bonnet car guides) but this is actually a lovingly written history of the Tiger with a particular focus on the well-known tank which was captured intact in Tunisia and now resides in their collection - so literally an owners manual!
The photos alone are eye-popping: plenty of interior shots and others with the vehicle in various states of dis-assembly (some making it look for all the world like a half finished model). Of course, because this has been put out by the museum there were no restrictions with access.
If, like me, there are corners of the tank that you still haven't quite seen from the right angle or unresolved questions then there's likely to be an answer here. For example I wasn't quite sure how thick the internal rim of the loaders hatch should be - there's a great shot of it here. There's even a close up of one of the original padlocks from the stowage bin! [OK, so maybe that is getting a little close to rivet counting...]
There are also some fascinating side bars - e.g. how to paste zimmerit on to the real thing (a restored Stug III).
I cannot recommend this highly enough...
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
All in all a very informative book with lots of colour pics and information, mainly about Tiger 131. The book has 162 pages covering everything from building the Tiger, to sections on firing the gun and even a page on Zimmerit.
Other sections cover driving and engine start up procedure, wheel and track maintenance, the engine and auxilaries, combat units, communications, tactics, mobility and surviving Tigers. All in all, a worthy addition to my book case.
Other sections cover driving and engine start up procedure, wheel and track maintenance, the engine and auxilaries, combat units, communications, tactics, mobility and surviving Tigers. All in all, a worthy addition to my book case.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Another title in the excellent Haynes pseudo manual series and a more than worthwhile addition.
Written ostensibly by the restorers of the Tank Museums Tiger the content is therefore convincingly accurate and detailed.
Although not an exhaustive volume on the subject it is non the less fascinating with many of the photos not seen before.
There is more than adequate detail on each aspect of the Tiger to make it a very informative read, much of the detail could not have been obtained without the strip and restore process having taken place, so this makes it exclusive in many ways.
Production and presentation is excellent for the money and endows the book with a highly recommended rating from me !
Written ostensibly by the restorers of the Tank Museums Tiger the content is therefore convincingly accurate and detailed.
Although not an exhaustive volume on the subject it is non the less fascinating with many of the photos not seen before.
There is more than adequate detail on each aspect of the Tiger to make it a very informative read, much of the detail could not have been obtained without the strip and restore process having taken place, so this makes it exclusive in many ways.
Production and presentation is excellent for the money and endows the book with a highly recommended rating from me !
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