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Hi Guys

Here at long last after around two years of research are the decals for the Tiger 1 88 mm AP and HE rounds, why so long you might ask, well I wanted them to be a close to the real thing as possible and it took the help of two experts on ammunition and even then there was some controversy as to what was correct. There just is not a book out there that gives you a 100% accurate description of the lettering and no photo's on the real thing that gives you a prefect picture of all the lettering. Even now I do not know for sure if these are 100% correct, but I think you will find they are the most accurate available.

These will be sold in sets of six, each set has different dates for fuse fitting, powder made, powder in, case made, factory ID's, primer makers and dates all to make them more realistic. I have included copies of my research dater I sent to Sixty Driver who made the decals so you will better understand how these are designed and should be used.

I plan to have sets available for sale at the OSF.

It was around 50 years ago as a kid that I last applied a water slide decal and I am do to good at it now as you will see from the samples that follow, however they still give you an idea of how they will look.

Tiger 1 88 mm AP Round decal sample applied to a steel cased round. Note the case side decal is applied near the base of the case.


Tiger 1 88 mm AP Round decal sample applied to a brass cased round. Note the case side decal is applied near the center of the case. Both positions were used on both types of cases.


Tiger 1 88 mm AP Round base decal sample. Not all rounds had the "Pzgr." and "FES" stenciled on the base. These stencils were hand applied and could be in any position on the base and often covered the engraved lettering. Yes the primer was made of brass and used in both types of cases.


Single AP Round decal sample. White lettering is shown in gray.


Single HE Round decal sample. White lettering is shown in gray.


AP Round 6 decal set sold as shown.


HE Round 6 decal set sold as shown.


Tiger 1 88 mm AP round information.


Tiger 1 88 mm HE round information.


Tiger 1 Case Base Information. The same cases were used for both AP and HE rounds.


Prices
88-DECAP Set of Six 88 mm AP Round Decals $9.95
88-DECHE Set of Six 88 mm HE Round Decals $9.95

Mike

Hi Mike,

Decals look great! One question: Are these included at no additional charge for those who have already purchased and received their 88 ammo shipments, or do we need to order & pay for these separately? I know you may have already answered this in earlier messages, but I can't find that....

Hi Doug

Anyone that ordered and paid for the 88 mm AP Rounds before Sept 30, 2006 will get the free decals as offered in my original pre-production deal on the rounds. Just e-mail me so I can check your invoice.

Mike

They look great Mike

Mike

Mike I would love to buy some of the decal sets how much are they and where do I send the money. Dave Sams

Hi David

They are $9.95 for a set of six as posted at the bottom of my post. Please e-mail me an order so I can send you an invoice.
E-mail: toyrific@mindspring.com

I did request my e-mail appear in all my posts but it does not seem to work, and I cannot see an option to embed it as a link.

Can anyone help on this.

Regards
Mike

Hi Mike

Try making a post now and see if your e-mail appears at the bottom.

Gill

Mike Stannard (toyrific) wrote:Hi David

They are $9.95 for a set of six as posted at the bottom of my post. Please e-mail me an order so I can send you an invoice.
E-mail: toyrific@mindspring.com

I did request my e-mail appear in all my posts but it does not seem to work, and I cannot see an option to embed it as a link.

Can anyone help on this.

Regards
Mike

I see your e-mail at the bottom of everyone of your post Mike.
The ammo looks great.

I added Mike's e-mail to the signature block in his profile and it obviously updates old posts as well as new.

Gill

Thanks Gill

Hi Mike,
Did you get my email ref the decals?

mikemobbs@beeb.net

Mike Mobbs.

Mike

Got you mail, just need time to answer all, will do so after show this weekend.

Mike

I bought these decals at the show. Unfortunately, I had a problem with mine. The printing rubs off the surface of the decal rather easily. especially if you scratch it with a fingernail. It seems that the lettering was not sealed over after they were printed or, if they were printed using a laser or ink jet printer onto the decal substrate, the toner didn't adhere well to the decal. In any event you have to be extremely careful (much more so than with the usual type of decals I am used to working with) to achieve success in putting them on the shells. I highly recommend sealing them with lacquer afterward or you will wear the lettering off in handling the shells.

Jim

Hi Jim

Please send the bad decals back to me, and I will replace them. I have tried rubbing the lettering off some of the sets I have and they seem to be okay. It may be just a bad sheet. When I get them back I will check with the person making them for me.

Regards
Mike