Star Decals 72-A1115 East Front Tigers s.Pz.Abt. 501 1943-44 Tiger I and Befehls-Tiger I Mid production 1/72

Star Decals 72-A1115 East Front Tigers s.Pz.Abt. 501 1943-44 Tiger I and Befehls-Tiger I Mid production 1/72 is a high-quality set of model decals designed for customizing plastic models of the Tiger I and Befehls-Tiger I (command version) tanks in 1/72 scale. The set includes unique marking sets and paint schemes that allow you to recreate authentic vehicles of the 501st Heavy Tank Battalion of the Wehrmacht (schwere Panzer-Abteilung 501) fighting on the Eastern Front in 1943-1944 during World War II.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/72 – dedicated to the most popular plastic Tiger I models.
• Historical period: World War II; years 1943-1944 – German Army armored operations on the territory of the USSR.
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht, schwere Panzer-Abteilung 501).
• Material: Water-slide decals, easy to apply, detailed and ultra-thin, leaving no visible edges.
• Category: Modelling accessories – water-slide decals for plastic models.
• Included in the set: Full decal sheet, application instructions, and historical vehicle painting schemes including tactical numbers and unit markings.
• Application: Enables a faithful reproduction of historical vehicles, increasing the authenticity of the finished model.

Historical background:

Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 501 was one of the elite German armored units equipped with Tiger I tanks. In 1943-44, the battalion operated on the Eastern Front, distinguishing itself in the Battle of Kursk as well as in defensive actions in Ukraine and Belarus. Star Decals 72-A1115 reflects the characteristic markings of these vehicles – both standard Tiger I and command Befehls-Tiger I versions – allowing modellers to achieve the highest level of historical fidelity.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

The Star Decals 72-A1115 set is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers who expect precise detail and the highest quality. Thanks to clear instructions and high-quality decals, we assess the application difficulty as 2/5 – the product is also suitable for ambitious beginner modellers.

Why choose this product?

• Offers authentic reproduction of historical vehicle markings;
• Enhances the realism and collector's value of the Tiger I model;
• Decals are resistant to modelling fluids and easily conform to surfaces;
• Product from the renowned manufacturer Star Decals, known for outstanding quality model decals.