1:16 TIGER I - Otto Carius '213' Schw. Febr. 1944

The real subject

The Tiger I was a German heavy tank of the Second World War, recognizable by its angular hull with almost vertical armor plates, by its wide combat tracks and by its 88 mm gun. Its running gear was mounted on interleaved wheels, which gave a smooth ride but caused trouble in mud and frost. The vehicles carried a large tactical number on the turret, so it is precisely that which turns a model into a particular machine; the number 213 belongs to the markings attributed to the commander Otto Carius.

What the sheet offers

The decals are in 1:16 scale and reckon with large models, where a small inaccuracy in placing cannot be hidden. The sheet carries the tactical number 213 and further markings of the vehicle; where each element belongs is shown by the drawing enclosed with the decals.

The application procedure

• Before soaking, check in the instructions whether the sheet is not self-adhesive; a soaked self-adhesive film can no longer be saved.
• With the wet version, soak the cut-out element and wait until it releases from the backing by itself.
• Coat the area under the decal with gloss varnish, as a matte surface causes a silvery veil.
• Press large numbers down with a soft brush from the center toward the edges, so that no air is left under them.
• Once dry, cover the markings with varnish, as otherwise the edges are easily abraded on a large model.

Who it is for

The sheet will be of use to builders of large Tiger models who want to give a vehicle a particular guise, and to owners of radio-controlled models at this scale. The model, paints and varnish are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.