Tiger I Ausf. E – photo-etched side fenders 1:16 is an accessory set from the Polish manufacturer Aber made of thin etched metal. It replaces the coarse plastic fenders on a model and is not a kit itself.
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The set contains photochemically etched metal parts of the side fenders, that is the covers above the running gear, for a large model of the heavy tank in 1:16 scale. It is made by the Polish company Aber, which specializes in metal accessories for models of military equipment. According to the name the version corresponds to machines of the 501st heavy tank battalion in Tunisia. It is not a kit: the model, paints and glues are not part of the package and the set makes sense only as an accessory to a base model.
On the real vehicle the fenders are sheet metal parts a few millimeters thick, which in 1:16 scale works out to a very thin wall. Injection-molded plastic does not technologically allow such a thickness, so the parts from a kit tend to be markedly oversized and give the scale away immediately at the cut edge. Metal etch not only captures the thinness faithfully but can also be bent, dented or partly removed, so operational damage, which was common on these vehicles, is easy to suggest.
In a large scale the parts are sizeable and stiffer, so count on a solid bending tool or at least a steel rule and smooth jaws. Briefly anneal the metal over a flame before shaping; once cooled it is more pliable and does not crack in the fold. Cut on a hard surface with a sharp knife. Degrease the sheet before painting and go over it with a primer for metal, otherwise the paint will peel off the edges. Remove the original plastic fenders and level the seating surfaces so that the metal part sits flush with the hull. It is bonded with super glue, and on large areas a two-part epoxy helps.
This is a collection of accessory parts, not a kit. The model, paints, glues and tools are not included in the package.
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