Tiger ausf. E : Turret seating ring

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The feature discussed here is not visible in the completed model, but it may become important in future, if Takom add interiors to their Early Tiger kits.

Takom seating ring

This kit has a convincing turret seating ring. It has a pattern of bolts that was introduced at the 200th Tiger. Takom even provide the outer bolt holes [A] and the locating pin holes [B]. The holes are not hollow, but you can perhaps drill them out, or fill them with black paint?

Takom seating ring

But all is not correct. At the front left of the hull, Takom have omitted one bolt hole at [C] and the large plunger mechanism at [D].

Turret lock plunger

The plunger would look like this. It is not visible when the turret is on the hull.

 
 

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