After the release of VP's Tiger IE, the logical choice for a follow up was obviously a kit of the Sturmtiger. By the time this magazine goes to press the kit should be in modelshops everywhere. As with with the real thing, the basic hull components are adapted to receive the box like fighting compartment with the rocket launcher. This compartment consists of five, flat casted parts, separated at the welding seams, the same as with the real Sturmtiger. Care has to be taken when fitting the compartment to the Tiger hull. Test fitting is a must to ensure a perfect fit. If you choose to fit the new VP Tiger I Engine Compartment designed for the Tiger I, you must do so before gluing the superstructure permanently to the hull. Exceptional care was taken on detail while engineering this kit. It is all there: welding seems, textured armor plating, even complete to the zimmerit. All hatches (even the pistol ports) can be in open or closed position allowing the modeler who wants to take the effort, to scratch build the interior. Also enclosed with the kit is a sheet of mesh wire for the engine vents and one 38cm shell. Our example was airbrushed in the three tone dark yellow-red brown and green camouflage scheme and received a "wash" of different shades of dirty browns. Drybrushing was done with one slightly lighter shade of the three basic colors and finally with a metalizing run. The finish was completed with pastels.
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