Tamiya, 1/24 & Bandai 1/48 scale. circa 1972-1974
Both built right out of box prior to the advent of aftermarket parts.
age 16-17 (at the time)
The Bandai kits of the 70's were pretty well detail for their time. I know by today's standards they've been dismissed for inaccuracies by some, but as I recall their product line was as extensive as Tamiya's and took up alot less space on the shelf or in a diorama. All of the Bandai kit came with a complete interior.
This kit showed signs of 3 paint schemes, panzer gray, white washed and finally the camo it now wears
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This is the original Tamiya 1/24th Tiger Tank. At the time I believe it was the only Tank available in 1/24th scale soon to be followed by the Panther and Jadgpanther.
It was well detailed for it's time and like the 1/48'th Bandai kit, came with a complete interior
