TAKOM 2197 Tiger I Initial Production 4 in 1 (s.Pz.ABT. 502) - 1:35 Plastic Model Kit Includes Aluminium Tube, Metal Parts & Copper Rope Unbuilt

Takom Plastic Model Kit German Army Tiger I Initial Production Tank 4-in-1 (1/35) 02197 The Tiger I was one of the most formidable tanks of World War II, combining powerful armament with heavy armour. Takom’s 1/35 scale Tiger I Initial Production kit captures the early variant in exceptional detail. This versatile 4-in-1 release allows modellers to recreate different initial production configurations used by the German Army, offering a rewarding build for enthusiasts of WWII armour. 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit Features accurate detailing of the early Tiger I with optional build parts Includes photo-etch parts and detailed surface textures Multiple marking and camouflage options for early German Army vehicles Flexible 4-in-1 build, enabling different production configurations Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately. History: The Tiger I, officially designated Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E, was first deployed by the German Army in late 1942. The initial production models were sent to the Eastern Front, where they quickly gained a fearsome reputation for their ability to destroy enemy armour at long range. Armed with the powerful 88mm KwK 36 gun and protected by thick armour, the Tiger I set new standards for tank design. However, its weight, complexity, and high production cost limited the number produced. The initial batch featured distinctive early features such as drum cupolas and smoke dischargers, which were later modified in subsequent versions. Despite its challenges, the Tiger I became an icon of WWII armoured warfare, influencing tank development worldwide and remaining one of the most recognisable tanks of the era.

4-in-1 kit: allows you to build one of four specific vehicle variants of the heavy tank department 502 (see Pz.Abt. 502). Contains number specific components for the Tigers with the tower numbers 3, 100, 111 and 123. Premium features: the kit comes with a twisted aluminium tube for the 8.8 cm cannon and a copper rope (for the tow rope), which ensures a particularly realistic look. DETAILING: Includes photo-etched parts for fine structures, metal parts as well as transparent parts. All hatches can be displayed in open or closed state. Historical model: detailed replica of the Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E "Tiger I" in early pre-series production (Initial Production), as used in the first deployments on the Eastern Front (Leningrad). Safety note: not a toy. Not suitable for people under the age of 14. (Paint and glue are not included)