Tamiya 32504 - 1/48 Tiger I Early Production Model  [32504]

• Answering the requests from AFV fans all around the world, Tamiya is proud to introduce our first amazing tank to your 1/48 scale Military Miniature Series. And what tank could possibly be more appropriate than the awesome Tiger I?! In a size that sits easily in the palm of one's hand, this is certainly invaluable for many diorama fanatics and AFV enthusiasts.

  For the first tank launch there was no looking through the Tiger I. Among the most sophisticated and best engineered WWII tanks, the Tiger we saw action across all fronts and stays the most popular builds amongst AFV modelers. Lining this beautifully step-by-step model along with other 1/48 scale WWII automobiles or aircraft and you'll have the real size and refined energy of this amazing war device.

• About the Tiger I
  Towards the center of WWII, the Wehrmacht had been hard pressed on two fronts, dealing with tough combat from the superior Soviet T34 and KV-I tanks into the East, and retreating in the face of the Allied offensive in North Africa. However in late 1942, German devices had been assigned a strong brand new war device that far surpassed the Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks: the Tiger I. designed with the awesome 88mm primary weapon, 100mm thick armor at the front, 80mm armor on sides, and a 650hp Maybach engine, the Tiger we is widely considered to be the absolute most powerful and advanced tank of its time. Henschel produced over 1,300 Tiger we heavy tanks during the period of the war, including initial manufacturing to modified belated manufacturing models. The around 200 models created from November 1942 to June 1943 are characterized as early production models. Distinctive top features of early production Tiger we tanks range from the big cylinder shaped cupola with a smoke discharger and pistol ports regarding turret. The Tiger I first saw action up against the Soviets near Leningrad, and continued to provide with difference on Eastern, Western, Italian and African fronts, gaining worries and respect of its Allied foes.
  

Specs and qualities:

• 1/48 scale replica for the early production Tiger I featuring 1/35 armed forces Miniature series information.
• Overall length: 175mm, Overall width: 77mm
• Die-cast framework for extra weight and improved realism.
• Tank treads are assembly type, with right top and lower treads made of single piece for simple construction.
• Comes with decals for 4 various markings.