1/35 PE Set For Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E Tiger I
Comprehensive photoetched brass and metal detail set for 1/35 Tiger I (Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E) tank models — the complete hyper-detail kit to take a kit-standard Tiger I to competition or exhibition quality, with proper in-scale parts replacing the thick plastic kit-supplied alternatives.
Plastic kit parts are limited by the molding process — many small details simply can't be reproduced at correct in-scale thickness. This PE set fixes that across the entire vehicle: mudguards, engine grills, tow cables, exhaust covers, tool clasps, and dozens of smaller details. The result is a Tiger I that looks correct under close inspection.
What's included:
- Mudguards (front and rear) with proper thin metal proportions
- Engine grill mesh inserts — replacing thick molded plastic grills
- Tow cable attachments and hardware
- Exhaust covers
- Tool clasps and stowage detail
- Many other Tiger I-specific accessories and detail pieces
Works great for:
- 1/35 Tiger I Ausf. E builds — Tamiya, Dragon, Border Models, Academy
- Detail-up upgrades — replacing kit-standard parts with proper in-scale metal
- Competition and exhibition builds where surface detail matters
- Reference-photo recreation of specific historical Tigers
- Pz.Abt.501, Pz.Abt.502, Pz.Abt.503 Tiger I unit recreations
Key features:
- Comprehensive PE and metal parts set for Tiger I detail-up
- 1/35 scale — sized for standard Tiger I kits
- Brass photoetched components — fine in-scale thickness
- Includes mudguards, grills, cables, clasps, and accessories
- Assemble with CA glue (super glue)
- Paintable — prime with metal or acrylic primer
How to use:
- Identify which kit parts each PE component replaces
- Carefully remove or modify the kit-supplied plastic parts
- Cut PE parts from the fret with a sharp hobby knife or PE scissors
- Bend parts to shape using PE bending tools or fine pliers
- Test-fit before gluing — adjust positioning as needed
- Attach with small drops of CA glue, then prime and paint
To complete your Tiger I, see our 1/35 photoetch grill mesh for Tiger I engine deck for the engine grill detail, and our Pz.Abt.503 Tiger I stencils for period-correct unit markings.
We pride ourselves on fast service—orders are processed in less than 24 hours and shipped within hours after that, Monday through Saturday. Most deliveries arrive within 1 to 2 weeks from placing your order, so you won’t have to wait long to start enjoying your purchase.