panzercommander Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 SITREP: Major components of a late Tiger 1 have been found in a Eastern Europe Bog. The photos that I have been sent and what he has told me are fantastic. Most of the turret complete, with hull and suspension components as well. Looks like it was hit and sank into a bog. Once I have the go ahead will post the photos that were sent to me.I am waiting permission to post them ,as there is a deal for the purchase of the parts on going. WAIT OUT Anthony Wanting to use my line of credit from the bank, but the wife has said no. :stop:Darn wanted to be the first kid on the block to have it......... Quote
fadedsun Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 I am breaking out the jergens and kleenex right now. Quote
ajmac Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 I've been waiting for that to happen! It was only a matter of time, lets hope it goes to Wheatcroft and in a few years we will have it on the UK show circuit :cool2: Quote
panzercommander Posted August 15, 2009 Author Posted August 15, 2009 Here is the one that I have been given the go ahead to show, more to follow as soon as the owner lets me post more. Cheers PC Quote
ajmac Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) So.... 'restoration' may be the wrong word.... remanufactured using original parts may be more correct. I saw some photos of a Tiger hull found in Russia, looked like it had been blown up with demolition charges. Destroyed just didn't cover it! I'd say this turret was blown up, it has fractured on all the weld lines. Great find though. Can't wait to see more photos.... one always hopes it is going to like one of these vehicles that is dragged up with the paint present and the tracks still rolling. Edited August 16, 2009 by ajmac Quote
ajmac Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) If it is substantially intacked I'd imagine it is worth a fortune! Touching a million pounds once fully restored I'd imagine. Judging by the severe corrosion I'd say it was found in normal earth. Is it still in territory or has it already arrived at the new owners restoration shop? Which European country is it from, if tht won't hurt anyone that is.... would be interesting to work out what time it was lost and in which area. Edited August 16, 2009 by ajmac Quote
recymech66 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 A fantastic find, I'm looking forward to watching this thread develope.:yay: Quote
panzercommander Posted August 17, 2009 Author Posted August 17, 2009 It is still in situ and more photos to post soon. No other details until they are to be released. PC Quote
Scammell4199 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 hmmm, it doesn't take much thinking to make a reasonable guess at who is buying it Quote
ashley Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I'd say this turret was blown up, it has fractured on all the weld lines.. Rember that these vehicles had an explosive self destruct facilities which could be operated by the crew befor abandoning the vehicle Ashley Quote
panzercommander Posted September 10, 2009 Author Posted September 10, 2009 Rember that these vehicles had an explosive self destruct facilities which could be operated by the crew befor abandoning the vehicle Ashley I thought this was when they would spike the gun, what is this self destruct thingie ? Anthony Quote
Bodge Deep Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 I thought that the immobilising charge rendered it unuseable rather than vapourising it... blowing the turret to bits looks more like battle damage to me Quote
Scammell4199 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 My understanding is that it wasn't that the tank itself had a 'self destruct' facility as such, but that there were laid down rules as to where to put explosive charges in the event of having to abandon the vehicle so it couldn't fall into 'enemy' hands in a servicible state. In the case of Tiger 131 at Bovvy, I believe that the crew had to abandon in a hurry due to the Churchills closing in and didn't have time to set charges, hence one intact Tiger for the Brits. Quote
chevpol Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 didnt the late Jaques Littlefield's panther have similar damage? Mark Quote
fadedsun Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 didnt the late Jaques Littlefield's panther have similar damage? Mark Yeah...sank in a polish bog, plus some extensive battle damage that destroyed the original turret. Quote
ajmac Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Any update? Even a charcoal sketch of the hulk.... Quote
longydagun Posted December 3, 2009 Posted December 3, 2009 Have we heard anything about the tank? Would be really interesting to know who now has it ( hopefully wheatcroft) and more pics if we can get them! many thanks Al Quote
Blackpowder44 Posted December 3, 2009 Posted December 3, 2009 If you want to see lots of WWII tanks that have been discovered in Eastern Europe as well as all sorts of weapons and equiptment go to www.warrelics.eu. John. Quote
ajmac Posted December 17, 2009 Posted December 17, 2009 We deserve an update :-) Has said pile of corroded steel been exchanged for a pile of paper yet? If so where is it headed? Quote
panzercommander Posted December 27, 2009 Author Posted December 27, 2009 I have no other info from the seller about the parts, As the Museum that I work for has attempted to contact him as we were supoosed to aquire some Panther & Tiger tracks from him...........No news, will update when i know... Cheers Anthony Quote
Willyslancs Posted December 27, 2009 Posted December 27, 2009 still believe it when i see it ....... Quote
panzercommander Posted January 8, 2010 Author Posted January 8, 2010 Deal for parts seam to be going to Mr Wheatcroft........................... Quote
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