Tamiya 1/48 German Heavy Tiger I Early Production Tank Plastic Model Kit

Model Kit Overview:

Tamiya 1/48 German Heavy Tiger I Early Production Tank Plastic Model Kit. The Tiger I is a German heavy tank from WWII and one of the most famous combat tanks of that time. The command of the German Panzerwaffe had the idea of creating the tank during the beginning of the war, but the first attempts in the form of the older Neubaufahrzeuge tank turned out to be unsuccessful. After the clash with the T-34 and KW-1 tanks on the eastern front, work on the Tiger sped up. On April 20, 1942, the prototype of the Tiger, under the designation VK 4501 (H), underwent field trials in and was put into mass production shortly after.

In the course of production, in the years 1942-1945, the tank was systematically modified by adding Feifel dust filters, different placement of headlights, modernization of optical equipment, changes to the commander's turret, and more. With a Maybach HL230 P45 12-cylinder carburetor engine that had a capacity of 700 HP, and armed with the highly effective KwK 36 gun, this tank stamped its mark in history and is still widely discussed today. In the later period of the war, the quality of the Tiger's armor deteriorated due to the lack of access to the molybdenum deposits by the German economy. Despite these drawbacks, the Tiger on the battlefields proved to be a very effective weapon that successfully fought in Tunisia, the Kursk Arch, Normandy and on the Eastern Front.

NOTE: Photo of completed model is for illustrative purposes only. This is a model kit that requires assembly.

Features:

• Assembly type tracks with one-piece straight sections
• Metal chassis weights give the model a sturdy and durable feel
• Two decal options to depict either the 502nd or the 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion
• Authentically reproduced in a compact 1/48 scale
• Realistically depicted suspension
• Detailed assembly guide and instruction manual are easy to follow and reference

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/48
• Length: 6.89" (175mm)
• Width: 3.03" (77mm)
• Height: -
• Assembly Level: Kit

Includes:

• (1) Tamiya 1/48 German Heavy Tiger I Early Production Tank Model Kit
• Product Manuals

Needed to Complete:

• Cement, paint, and finishing supplies

This product was added to our catalog on June 10, 2024