TAMIYA Tank SdKfz.182 King Tiger VI model kit, WWII period, 300035164, 1:35

Tamiya Plastic Model Kit German King Tiger Production Turret (1/35) 35164 The German King Tiger, officially designated Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger II, was the heaviest production tank of WWII. This Tamiya 1/35 scale kit recreates the production turret variant, also known as the Henschel turret, with accurate detailing and realistic proportions for an impressive build. Highly detailed turret with accurate shape and surface features Faithfully reproduced hull, suspension, and running gear Realistic track links and road wheels Decals for authentic WWII German markings Clear assembly instructions for a smooth build This model kit offers modellers the opportunity to create an accurate representation of one of the most formidable tanks of the Second World War, ideal for display or diorama use. History: Introduced in 1944, the King Tiger combined the armour of the Tiger I with the sloped armour design of the Panther, resulting in exceptional battlefield survivability. Powered by a Maybach HL 230 P30 V12 petrol engine, it was armed with the powerful 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 gun capable of destroying any Allied tank at long range. The production model featured the Henschel turret with simplified manufacturing design. Although mechanically complex and fuel-hungry, the King Tiger became a feared presence on the battlefield. Its heavy armour and firepower cemented its reputation as one of the most iconic tanks of WWII.

Tamiya branded ready-to-assemble plastic precision static model kit. It is supplied unpainted and is ideal for model makers and painters! Required to complete: cement, paint and finishing supplies. This is a 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit of the German King Tiger Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger II. The King Tiger made its debut in 1944, toward the end of World War II, and proved a fearsome foe to the Allies, with 150mm and 80mm armour on the hull front and sides respectively, and a powerful 700hp Maybach HL230-P30 engine. The first fifty had a Porsche-designed turret, but thereafter mass-produced King Tigers had an updated turret designed by Henschel. The L/71 88mm gun was upgraded from the Tiger I, and could defeat 170mm of armour from a kilometre away. Some 430 of these King Tigers were produced until the end of the run in March 1945, proving a constant threat to the end. Ideal for model builders and hobbyists to recreate the iconic mid-production version of the German World War II tank. A handy booklet with build instructions is included within the box.