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One of the decal options in this kit is Tiger "231". Although there are few photos of this Tiger, we can deduce its version. We know that Wittman's unit, the 101st battalion, received their final delivery of new Tigers in April 1944. That allows us to rule out some possible features.

Tiger "231" had the smaller muzzle brake. Therefore, according to the Tiger timeline, its mantlet had only a single telescope hole.

Loader's hatch

Tiger "231" is too late a version to have these long arms on the loader's hatch (shown here in Takom's CAD image). The kit will probably contain an alternative hatch; use that instead.

Cupola

This kit provides alternative cupola parts. Takom's CAD images show this one with drainage slots (pointed out here). But it's not possible that Wittman's unit would have this kind of cupola. Use the other cupola part instead.

Turret roof

The roof shown in this CAD image from Takom is not correct for any Tiger of Wittman's unit.

I don't know if this kit will include the correct turret roof for Tiger "231". If not, you can create it by taking this roof part and filling the weld seam with putty to eliminate it.

 
 

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