Product Description

[About the actual vehicle]
--The heavy tank Tiger I, developed by Germany during World War II, began production in 1942. Production continues until August 1944. During that time, the total number of cars produced was only about 1300, but improvements and renovations continued, and there were minor differences in specifications.
-The 88mm gun, which boasts overwhelming power as an anti-tank gun, competes with the Allied and Soviet tanks, which boast heavy armor. In addition, heavy armor such as 100 mm front armor that keeps Allied attacks away is adopted. With its appearance, it became a fear of the Allies until the end of the war.
--Tiger I, first sent to the Eastern Front, which was struggling with Soviet heavy tanks, was subsequently sent to the Afrika Korps on the North African Campaign.
--The 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion, formed in May 1942, was the first unit equipped with Tiger I, equipped with 20 Tiger I and 16 Panzer III tanks. When it was launched on the North African Campaign in November 1942, it continued to fight against British and American troops in Tunisia until May 1943.

[About the model]
-The model reproduces the 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion Tiger I sent to the North African Campaign of World War II on a 1/35 scale. The characteristics of the very early production type Tiger I are expressed in every detail. It is a Tiger I modeled as a high-precision version, following the flow of Wittmann Tiger (CH6730) and Tunisian Tiger (DR6820).
-Equipped with a pistol port, a tool box at the rear, a turret with a Gepeck Kasten attached, a bent front fender, etc., firmly reproduce the features of the very early production type. A belt-type DS track that is easy to assemble is used for the tracks that tighten the suspension.
――Of course, the exhaust pipe cover with slits around the rear and the slits and air cleaner on the engine deck are also delicate and sharp finishes.
-The markings are, of course, the markings of the 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion, which was active on the North African Campaign. You can reproduce the unique green vehicle painted according to the local situation, which is different from the familiar dark yellow paint.
--A kit that is indispensable for the Tiger I lineup.

[Major features]
--Similar to the previous Tunisian Tiger (DR6820), new parts have been added based on the latest evidence from world-famous Tiger researchers.
--Expressing the characteristics of the very early production type Tiger I in every detail
-The turret part is firmly modeled with pistol port and Gepeck Kasten
--The features of the very early production type, such as the bent front fender, are firmly reproduced.
--A belt-type DS track that is easy to assemble is used for the tracks.
--Delicate finish on the exhaust pipe cover and engine deck
-Not to mention the markings, the 501st Heavy Tank Battalion and the 7th Tank Regiment, which were active on the North African Campaign, are set.

* The product name is from [WW.II German Tiger I Extremely Early Production Type German-African Army Corps 501st Heavy Tank Battalion 1st Company 1942/43 Tunisia] to [WW.II German Army Tiger I Extremely Early Production Type German-African Army Corps 501st Heavy Tank Battalion & 7th Tank Regiment 1942/43 Tunisia]. please note that.


Item Size/Weight : 38 x 24.5 x 9.2 cm / 864g

Product Specifications

Country

Germany

Item code

DR6608

JAN code

0089195866080

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