Dragon Initial Production Tiger I question.

I can't answer with conviction Don, but I would say not much. There is the grill and under that is the opening which is covered up for the most part. If the grills are finer mesh, I'd really say not much.

Thanks, I'll have to double check the mesh size when I get home, I don't think its the same size as the mesh in my Feb 44 production kit (but I could be wrong)

They can vary from brand to brand. Some are more open then others, but most Tigers I've seen are finer.

Hi DBoger,
I would not worry but paint the interior flat black.
The Tamiya late doesn't even include the fuel tanks or radiator/fans. Or the etched grills.
If it is just the basic structure (J11/12) you could always try to replicate it with plastic card.
Dragon #6252 did not include the etched grills but 6600 does.
I guess it is there to allow you to detail the engine bay or leave the radiator covers open.

Good luck with the Holy Grail - it is a marvellous kit :)

Very Best Regards

Johan

I have the 6600 (top pic), and 6650 (bottom pic) both kits have the photo etched grilles, so it looks like I'm safe then. Thanks!

Hi DBoger,

I recently built this superb kit and although I had no intention of showing the radiator grilles open I assembled the radiators along with the PE surrounds and fitted them just to get some PE practice more than anything!

Trust me - you won't see it whatsover, here's the best overhead shot of my build that I have:

I hope this put's your mind at rest buddy!

All the best,

Ben

Beautiful build there Ben.

it sure does, thanks again. Great looking tiger too!