ALY MORRISON'S "BUTTERFLY" ADVENTURES IN THE WORLD OF WARGAMES AND TOY SOLDIERS

Friday, 15 May 2026

So… The Answer is…

Greetings…

It is a 1:1 3D Printed Tiger Tank Muzzle Break…






I think it took a fair bit of building…

It was built in parts , then assembled, filled, sanded and then given a Red Oxide factory finish.

Given how much the replica weighs the real thing must have been difficult to handle… 

If it ( the muzzle)was damaged I can’t imagine how you would attempt a field repair…

My friend has files for the Ammunition and the Tracks… I have of course suggested that he builds the whole tank ( The biggest ‘ Part Work ‘ in history as my daughter said)… He didn’t say yes… but he didn’t say no 🤣🤣🤣.

All the best   Aly


19 comments:

  1. Build a complete Tiger, now there is a retirement project and a half!!

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    1. My thoughts exactly Donnie…
      It would certainly give my friend focus…
      And I have room in the garden 🤣

      All the best. Aly

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  2. Somewhat late I know but, congrats on your retirement, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine.

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    1. Thank you Rob…
      If I can paint as many toys and have as many projects as you ..I will indeed enjoy mine…

      All the best. Aly

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  3. I'd settle for the ammunition if I were you Aly!

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    1. What’s not to like about ammunition 😈

      All the best. Aly

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  4. Yep, I doubt I will get anything like that when I finally make it to retirement!

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    1. If you have time … you could hold out for an M1 Abrams or a Challenger…
      I’m sure the prices will come down as the price of Drones go up.😳

      All the best. Aly

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  5. “Tiger , tiger printing right , in the forests of the night” with apologies to William Blake.

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    1. One can only hope…
      And dream 😁

      All the best. Aly

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  6. lol I guess if it were a real one you wouldn’t put it on the top shelf !

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    1. I don’t think I could lift it…😳
      All the best. Aly

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  7. Nice print, sounds like a Johnny Cash song, one piece at a time!
    Best Iain

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    1. How about…Janis Joplin’s
      “Lord Won’t You Buy Me A Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger”
      “ Ausf. E”

      Sorry 😆

      All the best. Aly

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  8. The question is do you have a garage big enough to park the whole thing?

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    1. It will fit in the garden…
      The neighbours will love it 😈

      All the best. Aly

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  9. Congratulations on retirement. What a great and novel gift! As Mark has said, get the garage ready...'
    Best wishes, James

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    1. Thank you James…
      I’m thinking more on the lines of a garden ornament 🤣

      All the best. Aly

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