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Tiger 123

The kit's decals have an option for a Tiger "123". This is a tank of the 503rd, featured in a photo shoot at the time of Kursk.

Panzer 3 bin in Border kit

Tiger "123" had a Panzer 3 turret bin. The kit provides that bin, among others. But these parts are not appropriate for this kit, because Panzer 3 bins it were used by earlier versions of Tiger than the kit can build.

Tiger 123

For example, it's clear from this photo that Tiger "123" had a pistol port on the turret's right side (arrowed). But Border's kit has a large hatch at this place, because it builds a later version of Tiger.

Some Tigers with the Panzer 3 bin did have a turret hatch, but they were all earlier versions of Tiger than this kit can build. The differences include :

Side skirts "type 2" with no end panels and different lengths.

A different layout of the hull roof equipment, with no S-mine brackets. Those brackets are molded into the kit's roof.

No exhaust shield mounts, which are also molded into the kit.

A different shape for the front edges of the hull armour.

In summary, the Panzer 3 bin and the "123" decals are for "Initial Tigers" but this kit builds an "Early Tiger".

 
 

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