1:72 Grilles Tiger I, early production

The real subject

The Tiger I was a German heavy tank deployed during the Second World War. The engine lies at the rear of the hull and the deck above it is pierced by openings for drawing cooling air in and leading it away. The openings are covered from above by grilles; they protect the space under the deck and at the same time they are among the most striking areas of the whole upper part of the tank. The form of the engine deck changed in the course of production, so accessory grilles are offered separately for the individual periods. According to the name this set is intended for the early production version.

What the set contains

Photo-etched grilles of the engine deck for a model in 1:72 scale. A photo-etched part is much thinner than the part from a kit and is really cut through, so the depth stays visible beneath it. The individual parts are held on the fret only on narrow tabs.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts with a sharp blade on a hard surface; nipping cutters bend a thin part. Level the remainder of the tab with a fine file. Clean and degrease the surface to be glued before joining and apply super glue in a minute amount, best with the tip of a wire; a thicker gel version gives more time to settle the part. Check in the manufacturer's instructions whether the surface under the grille is prepared first. Spray the paint in thin coats, so that the cut-through openings are not flooded, and finally bring the texture out with a dark wash.

• 1:72 scale
• photo-etched grilles of the engine deck
• the subject: the German heavy tank Tiger I
• according to the name for the early production version
• separated with a sharp blade, bonded with super glue

Terms of supply

The kit of the tank, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.