The original is so well known, that it is not necessary to write about it -  whoever is interested in, can find a lot of information in the web or in the pertinent compartment-literature. 

The modell:

Some manufactors have brought a lot of kits in scale 48 in the last time, for my newest project I have taken the AFV-Club-Kit. After opening the box, you will find good casted parts, some etched parts, like fan-grilles. You can build a moveable drive-assembly, because there are screws included. Only the vinyl-chains may be a deficit...

The construction:

The construction is easy and fast, only a few psotions must be grinded - like by a great japanese producer. You are able to build five different versions.

The painting an oldering:

After finishing the construction I have painted by airbrush in dessert-yellow, that was lightened with Tamiya-Buff, ti simulate the weathering. After drying I  have applacated "clear" at decals-position, to avoid "silvering". To simulate the metall-effect I have used pigment from MIG. Also for mud, dust and rust I have used this pigments. For me an easy way to do so.  

Conclusion:

An appealing kit for the beginner just as suitable as for the advanced or professional model-builder. I think, it was not my last AFV-Tiger in this scale.

Happy modelling
Andreas Dobinger