UPC Code: 4950344992744 About the German Tiger I Mid Production
To counter the Russian T34 tank threat, the German Tiger I heavy tank was placed into service during 1942. Despite its excellent overall design, there were the inevitable minor mechanical problems found in any newly developed equipment. In addition, some improvements were suggested by combat experienced crew members. The most crucial of these was the replacement of the turret commander's cupola. The original cupola was rather tall, and its vision ports used bulletproof glass that provided only a limited view. From July 1943 onwards, a new cupola with seven periscopes and a side pivoting hatch, plus an anti-aircraft machine gun ring mount was provided. Starting in September 1943, a Zimmerit coating was applied to the vertical surfaces of the hull and turret, and a gun travel lock was added to the rear hull beginning from November. The two headlamps on the front hull corners were replaced with a single unit positioned at the center. In January 1944, the pistol ports on the turret side were eliminated. The large diameter rubber rimmed road wheels were still used, but the outer first road wheels were often removed, particularly on the Eastern front due to the muddy and snowy terrain. The Tiger I tanks produced from July 1943 to January 1944 featured these modifications, and are referred to as the mid production Tigers. About 470 units of these mid production versions were produced, and deployed mainly on the Eastern Front.
FEATURES
Detailed plastic parts molded in tan and attached to sprues.
Complete exterior detailing.
Separately molded track links.
Includes a German soldier figure.
Accurately reproduced suspension system.
Waterslide decals.
Includes detailed and informative pictorial instructions.
INCLUDES
One 1/35 German Tiger I Mid Production Tank Kit with One Figure
REQUIREMENTS
Assembly
Cement for plastics (TESR3512)
Paint: Red Brown, Dark Green, Dark Yellow, Gun Metal, Chrome Silver, Semi Gloss Black, Flat Black, Flat White, Flat Flesh, Metallic Gray, Field Gray
Brushes
Cellophane Tape
Modeling Knife
Scissors
Sprue Cutter
File or Emery Board
Tweezers
Adult Supervision
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 6-1/2" (16.6cm)
Width: 3-1/2" (9.1cm)
Scale: 1/35
COMMENTS
NOTE: Please keep all small parts and sharp edges away from children ages 3 and under. |