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Mast antenna clamp

One feature of the "Command" Tiger was a clamp on the hull roof for attaching a tall antenna mast. (The mast is not included in the kit, and it is very rarely seen in Tiger photos.)

Upper holder in position

The clamp was a simple gripper that could be tightened with a lever. This is my model of it.

The kit's holder

This kit provides a part for this, but the part seems disproportionate. I believe that its cylinder is too long, and also it has spurious detail on its surface. You could improve the kit's accuracy by shortening the cylinder. Rotating the handle away from precisely 3 o'clock would also be more realistic.

Upper holder stowed

Note that the clamp was on a hinge and was usually folded out of the way.

 
 

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