Tamiya 35216 1/35 Ger. Tiger I Early Production Tank Plastic

Tamiya 35216 1/35 Ger. Tiger I Early Production Tank Plastic Model Kit for Unisex Adult
- Kit features detailed flexible tracks.
- Package Dimensions: 8.636 H x 40.386 L x 27.177 W (centimeters)
- Package Weight: 1.1 pounds
- Country of Origin : Japan
It was the end of 1942 when a German heavy tank with extra thick armor and a powerful main gun first appeared on the North African front. The new tank, long-desired by the German soldiers who had hard-fought battles against the allies, became known as the Tiger I Ausf. E. Development of the Tiger I began at the end of May 1941. The German Army Weapons Branch ordered the Henschel firm to vie with Porsche in producing a prototype. The first prototypes underwent trials on April 1942. The result of these and subsequent trial showed the superiority of the Henschel vehicle to the Porsche"s, and thus production orders were placed for it. The Henschel"s prototype had thick armor of 100mm at the front and 80mm on both sides, and the main gun was the then most potent, the 8. 8cm KwK 36 L/56. The powerplant was Maybach"s HL 210 P45, yielding 650 horsepower. Mass production started already in August 1942 with little alteration from the prototype. Starting from November 1942, air pre-cleaners were added on the rear hull plate. The mantlet was partly strengthened and "S" mine dischargers were fitted on five mounting points around the hull roof beginning from December. Moreover, a loader"s periscope was fitted from January 1943. The Tiger I produced from November 1942 to July 1943 featured these modifications, are referred to as the early production. About 200 units of these early production versions were produced. ??Requires paint and assembly.
Country USA
Brand TAMIYA
Manufacturer Tamiya
Binding Toy
ItemPartNumber TAM35216
Model TAM35216
Warranty No Warranty
Color Grey
ReleaseDate 2019-01-01
Size Individual packaging
UnitCount 1
UPCs 885131947413
EANs 4950344995653

Country	USA
Brand	TAMIYA
Manufacturer	Tamiya
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	TAM35216
Model	TAM35216
Warranty	No Warranty
Color	Grey
ReleaseDate	2019-01-01
Size	Individual packaging
UnitCount	1
UPCs	885131947413
EANs	4950344995653

Tamiya 35216 1/35 Ger. Tiger I Early Production Tank Plastic Model Kit for Unisex Adult

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