Tamiya 1:35 Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I middle production

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

By the end of 1941, the Germans did not deal with tanks capable of competing with the Soviet T-34 and KW. The situation goes on. In 1942, the prototype of new heavy tank Tiger armed with 88 mm cannon was completed and put into production. The Gigant was able to destroy the enemy armored weapon easily, spreading panic in the ranks of the Reds. Despite the obvious traction problems and other shortcomings was discovered. The tank after the first modification series changed the turret of the commander. The armor was covered with a special coat of Zimmerit During the Offensive in the Kursk, the Wehrmacht had 133 tanks in that modification, where during the battle under Prochorovka the Tiger Company of the division Das Reich reported the destruction of 120 Soviet tanks.

The Tamiya kit includes the Panzerkampfwagen VI heavy tank model Tiger in medium production variant. In the box is a hull element, 6 frames with parts and decals (allowing reconstruction of vehicles with 101, 501 or 502 Heavy Tank Battalions).

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 effect:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-60 or spray TS-3 (armor, Dunkelgelb color)
• Tamiya XF-64 or spray TS-1 (brown camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-61 or spray TS-2 (green camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-2 (winter camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-56 (caterpillars, accessories)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-65 (frog, uniformed shirt)
• Tamiya XF-1 (uniform)
• Tamiya X-11 (belt)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Track link set.

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.