Tiger I Ausf. E

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Tiger I Ausf. E

Tiger I Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf. E Sd.Kfz. 181 Early 1943 North African/Tunisia - Initial Production

by: Jim Starkweather [ STAFF_JIM ]

SUMMARY
Highs: Excellent level of weld and other intricate details. Lows: Tracks may be too time costly for some. May be difficult to find right now. Verdict: Overall this looks like a solid production quality kit from a first time kit producer.

Scale:		1:35
Mfg. ID:		RM-5001
Suggested Retail:		$55
PUBLISHED:		Aug 28, 2015
NATIONALITY:		Germany

NETWORK-WIDE AVERAGE RATINGS
THIS REVIEWER:		89.91%
MAKER/PUBLISHER:		89.40%

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About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...

Comments

edmund

what's the exchange rate when you checked this ?

AUG 31, 2015 - 04:50 AM

Headhunter506

what's the exchange rate when you checked this ?[/quote] Tim quoted the price for the Rye kit, It's listed at 6120 JPY. I don't know about the 38 GBP. I checked conversion rates for the whole month of August and none of the exchange rates jibe with that price, in real money or pounds. I did get mine from the Czech Republic for $53.28, including shipping.

AUG 31, 2015 - 06:12 AM

edmund

Then I owe him an apology , I thought he was mentioning the dragon kit . My apologies extended sir !

AUG 31, 2015 - 08:02 AM

edmund

Out of Korea , exactly the same sum . Shipping included .

AUG 31, 2015 - 08:04 AM

Illini

The close ups of teh tiny parts are amazing, what lens and lights do you use?

JAN 06, 2016 - 01:23 AM

KenLawrence

[/quote] 96 bucks and some change at the hobby shop ! With sales tax that's over a hundred bucks .[/quote] Ask your hobby shop to order it from us. The standard version RM 35001 is $54.95 and the upgraded version with custom made ABER metal gun barrel is $72.90. RM 35003 Russian Front with interior is $83.95 and the upgraded version is $101.90. All are in stock. Best Regards, Ken Lawrence Pacific Coast Models, Inc. LINK [email protected]

JAN 06, 2016 - 04:40 AM