Tiger ausf. E : Side hatch

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Ustar turret side wall

Most Tigers had a turret side hatch, a circular disk embedded in the turret side wall. The opening for the hatch, in a plastic kit, is best manufactured with a "slide mold". But Ustar have apparently used a conventional mold here.

Ustar turret side hatch

Ustar's hatch looks correct from the outside when closed, but the inner face is egg-shaped where it should be circular.

 
 

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