Tamiya 1/35 King Tiger Porsche Turret

Length: 296mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit.

A Tough Nut to Crack

The King Tiger was the final mass produced German tank of WWII, coming as it did in 1944. With armor 150mm thick on the front and 80mm on the sides, its hull was a tough nut to crack, while firepower was provided by a new, upgraded version of the 88mm main gun: as a result, it could tear through enemy armor of 152mm from up to two kilometers, and its survivability was a real concern for Allied armor. The first fifty King Tigers were fitted with a turret designed by Porsche, noted for its rounded design; they joined the first King Tiger unit in June 1944 which fought back against the Allies who landed in Normandy.

Features

• The imposing King Tiger form with L/71 88mm gun is recreated in style. This image shows the model with putty rendering of Zimmerit applied.
• Rounded frontal armor is a distinctive element of the Porsche turret design. Hatches installed in it can be assembled in open or closed position.
• Belt-type depictions of the King Tiger tracks are not only hassle-free to attach, they are molded in paintable material for an extra-detailed finish.
• Engine covers are depicted using nylon mesh. A separately sold photo-etched parts set can also be used to depict engine grilles.