Tiger ausf. E : Hatch legs

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The kit's instructions tell you to apply part 63D but only in versions C and D.

Italeri engine hatch legs

That is an error. You should always use part 63D. It was present in all Mid Tigers.

Italeri engine hatch legs

The kit is designed to have part 63D a long way behind the hatch handles, but that is an error.

Real engine hatch legs

This is the true position of the part.

 
 

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