The German heavy tank, Tiger I, was one of the most famous tank in World War II. The Tiger had the 88mm KwK 36 L/56 as main gun, 100m thick armor at the front, and 80mm on the both sides. With 1,354 models produced by August 1944, the Tiger went through many variations. The characteristics of early production Tigers included gun port on the side of turret and front fender composed of a skidproof board. In addition, there were “Feifel" air pre-cleaners for desert use, the storage box behind the turret, and fenders on both hull sides. The distinctive feature of Tiger I tanks serving in sPzAbt 501 (501 heavy tank battalion) was the exhaust cover with the heat dissipation slit.This is a 1/48 scale replica of the initial production Tiger I featuring 1/35 scale military miniature series detail. 175mm overall length, 78mm overall width. Includes parts to accurately depict initial production Tiger I serving in North Africa, such as gun port, exhaust cover, storage box, fenders, and air filters. Includes diecast chassis for extra weight and realism. Comes with commander figure and 2 sets of markings. Tank treads are assembly type with straight upper and lower treads made of a single piece for easy assembly.

Type = Models
Period = World War 2
Scale = 1/48 Scale
Material = Plastic
Finish = Unpainted
Date of Release = 2010-01-01
Status = Available MSRP: $36.99