Tamiya 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.VI King Tiger Henschell turret

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German heavy tank in 1:35 scale.

The King Tiger was the heaviest tank used during World War II. It was designed as a response to the new Soviet T-34/85 tanks produced in large number at this time. Tiger B had an armor capable to bounce any Soviet bullet at longer distances, while his own 88 mm. KwK 43 L71 gun was capable of piercing a 17 cm thick armor at a distance of one kilometer. Powerful armor and advantage in firepower were not enough to win every fight. The vehicle also had a number of defects. The complicated suspension and his maintenance, which was extremely important at nearly 70 tonnes. The weight of the tank also affected its speed and maneuverability, as the Germans did not have a powerful engine to make the vehicle achieve full combat potential at high speed. Failure of propulsion units and traction occurred quite often. The last problem, probably the most important, was the cost and complexity of production. Over the last year of the war, fewer than 500 vehicles of this type were manufactured. It was definitely not enough to change the course of the war.

The Tamiya kit allows building Second World War German Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf.B tank with the Henschel turret, along with the commanders figurine. The box contains 2 parts of the hull, 5 frames with plastic parts, a screw for attaching the gun, a mesh for making the engine covers, rubber tracks and decals.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effects:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-60 or spray TS-3 (armor, color Dunkelgelb)
• Tamiya XF-64 or TS-1 spray (brown camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-61 or spray TS-2 (green camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-56 (caterpillars, metal sapper gear, towing rope)
• Tamiya XF-64 (wooden sniper equipment)
• Tamiya X-10 (MGs)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-65 (scrambler, gloves, uniformed shirt)
• Tamiya X-18 (uniform, dress, shoes, headphones)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Rubber tracks.
• Track link set.
• Crew member.
• Mesh.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.