Adam, I found the review insightful and highly informative. Thank you so much for the review and the look inside. I have been interested in this book and the Encyclopedia of German of Tanks but both are ridiculously expensive.
After watching your video I searched EBay UK last week and managed to get the only copy available for £25.00 and your right this is a really good book to have for reference.
Great video as always. I've wanted this book for sometime now, but wouldn't spend the high price for it. This week I found it on eBay auction. Beginning bid $21.50 I paid $81.00. Happy with my decision to buy it. A couple of weeks ago on eBay I offered a guy $85.00 for his listed copy @ $109.95 HE SAID NO. glad he didn't take it I would have over paid.
really awesome review Adam as always, that's why I watch your reviews I get what I need to know. Funny thing is I wouldn't pay 10c for that book, I have captured so many pictures from the Internet that I have the greatest tiger book in the world. all on three computers. again cool review.
Its a supberb book Personally , its informative, great pics, inspirational and a Concensus, however yes, it can be expensive. If i can find it in print , over internet. Wham i buy it. I bought it when it first came out. It was printed by MMIR , Ampersand Publishing , out of print and out of business. But the month to month mag was for its time hands down the best Armor printed guide to projects, kits reviews ever in print. I would hope someone comes out with some kind of compendium again. Not online. On hands books. Research is maginificent . I was born before internet. To me in my humble opinion books , good ones are priceless I like your videos Adam and reviews I apperciate your views and reviews. I have a hardbound one , plus the Jadgpanzer one Cheers!!!!!
Adam, I'v had this book since it came out' and I loved your review. It is interesting knowing what st right/wrong with models, your never going to get as completely perfect reference book as you know. We need to go back in time and take a photo of a vehicle and then come back and build that tank, we need doctor who to assist us "lol " keep up the good work and thank you.
Got it went it first came out. Great book. Agreed it's over priced today. I understand the price increase for out of print books. Been looking for Panzer Tracts 5-4 on the Panther F & II. First sold for $19.95 USD. Sells today for $300 if you can find it. Seen it as high as $1000. For a 61 page paperback, stapled spine book.
I did find the Panzer Tracts one I was looking for as a pdf. It was on some Russian site of all places. My concern was the scale drawings and if they would actually print out to scale. It seemed, at least in this case, that they did. I'd still like an actual original book whenever possible if only for the scale drawings.
This book along with some of their other guide books are handy reference guides. I've used them, along with other sources when building some of my WW2 kits. A friend from my local AMPS chapter built the Tiger 2 prototype in this Tiger book. I'd like to see them update this book, but put them in a three ring binder so that updates could be kept together.
The problem with DW to Tiger I is that it does not have line drawing for all variants and subvariants. Until someone writes that text, this book is indispensable.
Adam.You never said the year it was put out.But at the time it was and still is the single best reference on these tanks for the modeler.The guys behind this book and others did MMiR which the modeling world is at a huge loss with out .Tho "now" nearly 20yrs later
I really appreciate this review. Definitely buying the book. You remember those DS tracks you sold me? That build's done now. Quick question: do you build with resin parts? If so, how do you get the paint to dry the same colour (compared to styrene)/not chip off resin parts?
It's one of my most used and favoured books in my library. I'm glad that I i bought it when I did and for the price that I got it for. I hope that one day they do a second printing or second edition. It's a good solid reference that only the wealthy can buy... so it's mostly useless. :( There's one for the Jagdtiger and variations of it for the Sherman I think, though they aren't as good I'm told.
Interesting. I have both (MGTT and EGT) ) but never would have thought that the price would have escalated to the heights they have. And no they are NOT for sale - LOL!. I have found they were and to some extent are still great for their day...especially looking at the time they were published...correct?Thanks for all of your dedication. Have a super day.
+Danny Herron it may sound stupid but haynes has made a workshop manual on the tiger tank ( and a number of other books including the sherman and the churchill tank) i use it a lot for scratchbuilding interior and the general technical data, not as comprehensive as the modelers guide to the tiger but good enough for me. The books are around 25 - 30 dollars on ebay
Got mine like 15 years ago for all of 25 bucks and I still love it. It's a great book for 25 bucks, I can't imagine paying stupid money for it. The last 10 pages are model resources and and being 15 + years old I don't think they are very useful at all, I'm guessing most of the links are long dead and the products if available probably only on Ebay if you get lucky. That said with 3d printing and new kits that come with PE and turned barrels and die slide parts you might not need a lot of the stuff listed.
+Mark Pearce Have watched it thru properly now, Adam, and a REALLY useful review. Like you, I've been stalking it for quite a while, but I won't pay crayzeeee price for one. You seemed to cover the entire book pretty comprehensively, so wanna thank you for yet another fine review. Let us know when you spot one for less than about $70-$80 bucks, though, won't you!! But don't tell everyone!! lol Cheers, Mark
Got this a few weeks back for the same price you got there $25, My tip is to look in old book shops and maby librarys, its still listed for its original price at some book shops online it just says out of stock. Anyway Its a great book most of what you need is in there but I agree its def not woth $100.
I asked the original publisher if they had even thought about releasing this as a PDF or digital version.Not right know,interesting as this is nye impossible to find and NO!digital availability.They have released reprints of other books. BC
Adam, love you site. I must disagree with you WRT this book. Yes, the aftermarket cost is high, but the info is great. A definite one-stop-shop book. It is a great reference. Sorry.
G'Day Have just returned to modeling after 30+ years, or more yeah! Love afv's and yes am a tiger fan. Have thoroughly enjoyed your vids and am brushing up on info on kits and knowledge of such but after watching your series am more confused . Was a fan of Afrika corps as in Rommel. which of the tiger kits would be a good representation of his as there were not many in his panzer brigade. A lot has changed in techniques ie airbrushs recently bought Iwata smart jet with eclipse hp- bs .35 needle/ nosel can you suggest an alternate airbrush to compliment without breaking the budget? Again thank-you in advance and please keep the awesome vids coming
+Adam Mann I sometimes go crazy and buy stuff like this. Paid about $100 for the first one then $29 for a good but used one. Then sold the original for $90+. So now I have a $29 one.( really a net $39 one). The most agravating part about this company is their attitude about order fulfillment. They just don't give a fuck. Subscribed to their MMiR about a year ago and have received one issue. One in a year. No commitment on when the next will be coming. They told me my annual subscription of 4 quarterly issues was really a subscription for 4 issues! Whenever ! What a bunch of ballsy nuts. All I get from them now are e mails trying to sell pre release special armor subject books. Like I am gonna send them more money! Jeeeesh!
Yes it is indeed silly,they have other publications reprinted and PDF?,Anyway,I believe the original author may be the problem,perhaps his contract atates their rights to 1 print or he may not be alive.I could not find any current contact info on him.Keep up the nice work. Bret
Ok I am now officially a nutter..for Tigers...thanks... Hamilkar Barkas and Adam Mann. I am to get my copy this week from Paris of all places for 35 Euro! Darn the likes you fellas (in a good way..I think) for getting me back into Tigers!
Neil Dobson That's a bargain! People are asking ridiculous prices for this book! Check this out - m.ebay.com/itm/The-Modelers-Guide-To-The-Tiger-Tank-1-35th-Scale-SC-Book-By-Stansell-2003/352063462031?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D613cf7982ff34c73aa98b025feb62061%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D352063462031%26itm%3D352063462031&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A3c2f16c9-3bf7-11e8-a641-74dbd180db83%7Cparentrq%3Aaa86921d1620a9c9a6013f88fffaf51d%7Ciid%3A1
Yep Jerry Volpini, sorry about the long time to reply..I got my edition 4 weeks ago for the price above...No hassles...just got to be vigilant and tenacious! :)
thats a book for nutters, cool stuff. i like that it is a round thing, it deals with background history, the development, changes and models. way to expensive though.
In a comparison between Rinaldi and Wilder i believe Rinaldi is far more experienced and produces better finishes with his style then Wilder.What Wilder can do with 7 different products ,Rinaldi can do with 3 . Wilder is just out to make money on any way he can,very greedy man and his stuff is way over priced like his books.
I have a bias there as I worked on Wilder's rebranding and image like 5 years ago, and Adam is a friend of mine. Rinaldi i have reviewed books for and get along with very well but don't personally know. Rinaldi is precise and a great layout guy/designer. Adam is unconventional but has a lot of raw talent. Guys like Martin Kovac learned a lot by working with Wilder. But I see your point.
looks like a great book, but what I need is as many period color photos as I can get, to include interior. To buy a book like this when you can find the same stuff everywhere is a waste to me.
Adam, I found the review insightful and highly informative. Thank you so much for the review and the look inside. I have been interested in this book and the Encyclopedia of German of Tanks but both are ridiculously expensive.
+TacticalJackalope I have that encyclopedia as well, it's awesome but it's only really worth it if you plan to build hundreds of these things.
After watching your video I searched EBay UK last week and managed to get the only copy available for £25.00 and your right this is a really good book to have for reference.
Hi.gives this book as pdf download?i'm german and i need it ;0(
Great video as always. I've wanted this book for sometime now, but wouldn't spend the high price for it. This week I found it on eBay auction. Beginning bid $21.50 I paid $81.00. Happy with my decision to buy it. A couple of weeks ago on eBay I offered a guy $85.00 for his listed copy @ $109.95 HE SAID NO. glad he didn't take it I would have over paid.
+ke1stcav $81 is bordering on reasonable for this I think.
really awesome review Adam as always, that's why I watch your reviews I get what I need to know. Funny thing is I wouldn't pay 10c for that book, I have captured so many pictures from the Internet that I have the greatest tiger book in the world. all on three computers. again cool review.
+Clayton McClain Thank you very much. I agree it's way over priced.
Just snatched one of these for £20. Score, review sold me on this :)
I bought this book when it was first printed. Its a great book which I always go to for Tiger info and where I first found out about Mr Surfacer....
Its a supberb book
Personally , its informative, great pics, inspirational and a Concensus, however yes, it can be expensive.
If i can find it in print , over internet.
Wham i buy it.
I bought it when it first came out.
It was printed by MMIR , Ampersand Publishing , out of print and out of business.
But the month to month mag was for its time hands down the best Armor printed guide to projects, kits reviews ever in print.
I would hope someone comes out with some kind of compendium again.
Not online.
On hands books.
Research is maginificent .
I was born before internet.
To me in my humble opinion books , good ones are priceless
I like your videos Adam and reviews
I apperciate your views and reviews.
I have a hardbound one , plus the Jadgpanzer one
Cheers!!!!!
Adam, I'v had this book since it came out' and I loved your review. It is interesting knowing what st right/wrong with models, your never going to get as completely perfect reference book as you know. We need to go back in time and take a photo of a vehicle and then come back and build that tank, we need doctor who to assist us "lol " keep up the good work and thank you.
Got it went it first came out. Great book. Agreed it's over priced today. I understand the price increase for out of print books. Been looking for Panzer Tracts 5-4 on the Panther F & II. First sold for $19.95 USD. Sells today for $300 if you can find it. Seen it as high as $1000. For a 61 page paperback, stapled spine book.
+BlitzGreigModelWorks That's insane. You can find PDF files of those books online if you look in the right places.
I did find the Panzer Tracts one I was looking for as a pdf. It was on some Russian site of all places. My concern was the scale drawings and if they would actually print out to scale. It seemed, at least in this case, that they did. I'd still like an actual original book whenever possible if only for the scale drawings.
This book along with some of their other guide books are handy reference guides. I've used them, along with other sources when building some of my WW2 kits. A friend from my local AMPS chapter built the Tiger 2 prototype in this Tiger book. I'd like to see them update this book, but put them in a three ring binder so that updates could be kept together.
+Erik F. They could do some really extensive updating now if they did one.
The problem with DW to Tiger I is that it does not have line drawing for all variants and subvariants. Until someone writes that text, this book is indispensable.
+F.W. Sauerteig I agree, the drawings in DW to Tier I are not up to par.
Adam.You never said the year it was put out.But at the time it was and still is the single best reference on these tanks for the modeler.The guys behind this book and others did MMiR which the modeling world is at a huge loss with out .Tho "now" nearly 20yrs later
I was contacted by the author on Armorama. He thought it was crazy I reviewed a book that old. Had no idea how coveted it was.
I really appreciate this review. Definitely buying the book. You remember those DS tracks you sold me? That build's done now.
Quick question: do you build with resin parts? If so, how do you get the paint to dry the same colour (compared to styrene)/not chip off resin parts?
+RandomCanEHdian I just did my first resin parts build on a Sturmtiger. Not loving it. But I haven't painted yet.
Great review! I just found it on Amazon for over $390. Way over priced.
+bom1a7 Wow that's insane.
It's one of my most used and favoured books in my library. I'm glad that I i bought it when I did and for the price that I got it for.
I hope that one day they do a second printing or second edition. It's a good solid reference that only the wealthy can buy... so it's mostly useless. :(
There's one for the Jagdtiger and variations of it for the Sherman I think, though they aren't as good I'm told.
+Coen C I agree it's stupid to keep information out of hands. Why wouldn't' they want to reprint the book?
great review adam I have this book and it is the best
+Phil Bonaffini Thank you and I agree.
I have used this for the Tiger II and it was pretty invaluable too. Even though most of it is pre-Dragon.
+Martin Collmer It is pretty dated, but the info is still good.
Interesting. I have both (MGTT and EGT) ) but never would have thought that the price would have escalated to the heights they have. And no they are NOT for sale - LOL!. I have found they were and to some extent are still great for their day...especially looking at the time they were published...correct?Thanks for all of your dedication. Have a super day.
+Danny Herron Thanks very much, They are great books. Nothing has come out that is any better.
+Danny Herron it may sound stupid but haynes has made a workshop manual on the tiger tank ( and a number of other books including the sherman and the churchill tank) i use it a lot for scratchbuilding interior and the general technical data, not as comprehensive as the modelers guide to the tiger but good enough for me. The books are around 25 - 30 dollars on ebay
Evert Bos
I have that Tiger book
Got mine like 15 years ago for all of 25 bucks and I still love it. It's a great book for 25 bucks, I can't imagine paying stupid money for it. The last 10 pages are model resources and and being 15 + years old I don't think they are very useful at all, I'm guessing most of the links are long dead and the products if available probably only on Ebay if you get lucky. That said with 3d printing and new kits that come with PE and turned barrels and die slide parts you might not need a lot of the stuff listed.
You temptress, Adam!!
+Mark Pearce Have watched it thru properly now, Adam, and a REALLY useful review. Like you, I've been stalking it for quite a while, but I won't pay crayzeeee price for one. You seemed to cover the entire book pretty comprehensively, so wanna thank you for yet another fine review. Let us know when you spot one for less than about $70-$80 bucks, though, won't you!! But don't tell everyone!! lol Cheers, Mark
+Mark Pearce WIll do. I see them for $100 all the time. When they fall below that they get snatched up.
Got this a few weeks back for the same price you got there $25, My tip is to look in old book shops and maby librarys, its still listed for its original price at some book shops online it just says out of stock. Anyway Its a great book most of what you need is in there but I agree its def not woth $100.
+WarWarNeverChanges I had to look for a long time to find it.
I asked the original publisher if they had even thought about releasing this as a PDF or digital version.Not right know,interesting as this is nye impossible to find and NO!digital availability.They have released reprints of other books. BC
+Bret Crane That's silly. It would sell like mad.
Adam, love you site. I must disagree with you WRT this book. Yes, the aftermarket cost is high, but the info is great. A definite one-stop-shop book. It is a great reference. Sorry.
G'Day
Have just returned to modeling after 30+ years, or more yeah!
Love afv's and yes am a tiger fan.
Have thoroughly enjoyed your vids and am brushing up on info on kits and knowledge of such but after watching your series am more confused . Was a fan of Afrika corps as in Rommel. which of the tiger kits would be a good representation of his as there were not many in his panzer brigade. A lot has changed in techniques ie airbrushs recently bought Iwata smart jet with eclipse hp- bs .35 needle/ nosel can you suggest an alternate airbrush to compliment without breaking the budget? Again thank-you in advance and please keep the awesome vids coming
Cool book. . . Nice review. My pockets aren't deep enough for a purchase.
+Russell Gosselin Mine weren't really either.
+Adam Mann I sometimes go crazy and buy stuff like this. Paid about $100 for the first one then $29 for a good but used one. Then sold the original for $90+. So now I have a $29 one.( really a net $39 one). The most agravating part about this company is their attitude about order fulfillment. They just don't give a fuck. Subscribed to their MMiR about a year ago and have received one issue. One in a year. No commitment on when the next will be coming. They told me my annual subscription of 4 quarterly issues was really a subscription for 4 issues! Whenever ! What a bunch of ballsy nuts. All I get from them now are e mails trying to sell pre release special armor subject books. Like I am gonna send them more money! Jeeeesh!
Yes it is indeed silly,they have other publications reprinted and PDF?,Anyway,I believe the original author may be the problem,perhaps his contract atates their rights to 1 print or he may not be alive.I could not find any current contact info on him.Keep up the nice work. Bret
What do you think about the Academy Tiger 1 Mid production? Any experience with it?
+EpicMLKGamers Not a fan of the Academy stuff. The molds date from 1996 and a pretty soft.
Seems to me all good hobby books are expensive.
A lot of good stuff out there but it can run into a bit of money quick. Rough on a poor man. 😂
Ok I am now officially a nutter..for Tigers...thanks... Hamilkar Barkas and Adam Mann. I am to get my copy this week from Paris of all places for 35 Euro! Darn the likes you fellas (in a good way..I think) for getting me back into Tigers!
Neil Dobson That's a bargain! People are asking ridiculous prices for this book! Check this out - m.ebay.com/itm/The-Modelers-Guide-To-The-Tiger-Tank-1-35th-Scale-SC-Book-By-Stansell-2003/352063462031?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D613cf7982ff34c73aa98b025feb62061%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D352063462031%26itm%3D352063462031&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A3c2f16c9-3bf7-11e8-a641-74dbd180db83%7Cparentrq%3Aaa86921d1620a9c9a6013f88fffaf51d%7Ciid%3A1
Yes I know, people appear to be buying it for that amount as well. Anyway mine arrived as stated 35 Euro pays to shop around !
Yep Jerry Volpini, sorry about the long time to reply..I got my edition 4 weeks ago for the price above...No hassles...just got to be vigilant and tenacious! :)
Yep, vigilant and tenacious aka LUCKY - lol. You got yourself a good deal there.
i sold it for 20 € a couple of years....i'm so so so so stupid!!!!!!
thats a book for nutters, cool stuff. i like that it is a round thing, it deals with background history, the development, changes and models. way to expensive though.
+Hamilkar Barkas I agree, great book, too much money.
See above
Just screenshot myself a free book 0.0 thanx
so edgy.
Let’s talk about the exact same series called ‘Jagdpanzers’. Even more rather than this one
In a comparison between Rinaldi and Wilder i believe Rinaldi is far more experienced and produces better finishes with his style then Wilder.What Wilder can do with 7 different products ,Rinaldi can do with 3 . Wilder is just out to make money on any way he can,very greedy man and his stuff is way over priced like his books.
I have a bias there as I worked on Wilder's rebranding and image like 5 years ago, and Adam is a friend of mine. Rinaldi i have reviewed books for and get along with very well but don't personally know. Rinaldi is precise and a great layout guy/designer. Adam is unconventional but has a lot of raw talent. Guys like Martin Kovac learned a lot by working with Wilder. But I see your point.
looks like a great book, but what I need is as many period color photos as I can get, to include interior. To buy a book like this when you can find the same stuff everywhere is a waste to me.
Well if you find a bunch of period color photos let me know. I have i think 4 color photos of Tiger I from the war. All well known.
@@AdamMann3D What would you consider being the most accurate color reference?