Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf.E
Tiger I
Initial, Early & Mid versions
Tanks of Schw.Pz.Abt.502 & Sch.PzKp.Meyer
Decal Sheet No. AXT351005
Review by Terry Ashley
The decal sheet is again printed by Microscale and is of excellent quality with clear well printed markings, good colour register and very thin carrier film that is cropped close to the edge of the printed image that should react well with any decal setting solution.
Included on the sheet are the turret numbers, unit insignia and a selection of balkenkreuz plus a few vehicle names for applicable Tigers. Some of the turret numbers are included in red and black as it is unclear which is quite correct and this is a nice touch in allowing you to decide based on available info.
The research into the sheet extends to providing larger turret bin numbers than the turret side numbers for some of the vehicles including Otto Carius's mount, which is something not obvious to the casual observer.
The full colour instruction sheet is a feature of Echelon decals and this sheet is no exception with each vehicle getting a side view with some front and back views where additional markings were applied as well as those with zimmerit clearly indicated. The illustrations clearly show the decal placement as well as giving information on the camouflage scheme each was finished in.
Also included is a list of 15 notable references available to provide additional info on the sheets markings.
The 26 vehicles included on the sheet are:
Highly recommended
Thanks to Larry of Echelon Fine Details for the review sample.
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