Tiger ausf. E : Mudflaps

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In the preview images of this model kit, we can glimpse the rear mudflaps. They are of the wide folding type, introduced in December 1942.

Mudflaps

We can see in this preview image, that the mudflaps have two rectangular openings.

Mudflap opening

But that kind of mudflap does not belong on these Tigers. It was not available until months later. The mudflaps for this model should have a cross-shaped opening, on both sides of the vehicle. This example is on Tiger "131".

The kit's mudflaps have a second problem too, making them doubly wrong. The two parts are "mirrors" of each other; but on the real Tiger, the larger opening is always on the left.

 
 

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