Hello,
I have few questions on AFV Club’s Tiger I kits (Ausf. Early and Final) in 1/48 scale:
1) Do these maintain the typical high quality of Club’s 1/35 line in 1/48 as well?
2) Any recommended PE and aftermarket sets?
3) I’m pretty new to German WWII armor so pardon my ignorance. What would be my options for non-camouflage markings? I’m guessing Final version is pretty much out of the list with this “restriction”. For Early I can see DAK yellow or grey for Russian campaign (Kursk?). Am I right? Is there any other option (Italy, Normandy)?
Thanks a lot
-Ales-
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Questions on AFV Club's Tiger I
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Galwitz
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Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 02:19 AM UTC
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Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 02:49 AM UTC
Here are reviews for you (the kit originally was released by Skybow)
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/48/skybow/tp4801.htm
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/48/skybow/tp4833.htm
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/48/skybow/tp4801.htm
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/48/skybow/tp4833.htm
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Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 02:50 AM UTC
These are originally Skybow kits and not AFV Club kits. Having said that, they are the best 1/48 scale Tigers out there. There are reviews on Perth http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/48/48reviews.htm. I know Hauler does PE sets, and Verlinden did an engine. AFV Club does some individual track links too.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 03:52 AM UTC
They are both excellent kits.I believe they are superior to the Tamiya Tigers.The late comes with nice molded on zimm,and both come with PE screens
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Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 04:02 AM UTC
Thanks guys for pointing out the the Skybow origin. I wasn't aware of that.
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