Product Description
- The precise shape of the Porsche turret is not to be missed.
About the actual car
The Tiger II, also known as the King Tiger, was one of the most powerful tanks of World War II, feared by the Allied forces, and equipped with a 71-caliber 8.8cm tank gun. Production began in 1943. During the development phase, both Henschel and Porsche were responsible for prototypes. Early production models were equipped with a Porsche-type turret that featured a curved design on the front, and were called the Porsche turret type. The Porsche turret King Tiger was said to have been described by Hitler as the most beautiful tank, but its shape was found to be prone to the shot trap effect when hit by enemy shells, so it was changed to a more linear Henschel-designed turret. Only about 50 tanks were equipped with the Porsche turret.
In the later stages of the war, many German tanks began to be coated with Zimmerit coating on their hulls as a countermeasure against magnetic anti-tank mines. It was officially adopted in 1943, and it is said that all King Tiger tanks equipped with the Porsche turret were shipped from the factory with the coating already applied.
About the model
This is a new kit from the Dorami brand, based on a masterpiece previously released by Dragon.
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the King Tiger Porsche turret, known for its curved turret design. This kit reproduces the Zimmerit coating applied to the upper hull, rear, and turret. The realistic reproduction of the coating's size and pattern gives the finished model a sense of weight and texture. Of course, each part, including the lower and upper hull, turret, and running gear, is reproduced in detail. The commander's cupola on the turret is accurately modeled using slide molding, capturing both its shape and details. Furthermore, this kit also models the three-legged crane parts that attach to the turret. The crane parts, such as pulleys, are reproduced in detail, and the chain parts are provided as photo-etched parts. In addition, the onboard tools, photo-etched mounting hardware, and cable head parts reproduced with metal wire and slide molding enhance the detail of the finished product.
- A 1/35 scale replica of the German King Tiger from World War II.
- Modeled after the Porsche turret type.
- The upper hull and rear turret replicate the Zimmerit coating used to protect against magnetic mines.
- The tracks are link-and-length.
- Two types of muzzle brakes are included in the set. You can choose and assemble them.
- Includes a three-legged crane part that attaches to the gun barrel.
- Metal wire included
- Includes photo-etched parts to give the engine deck grille mesh and other details a sharper finish.
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Product Specifications
- Item code
- DRM6848
- JAN code
- 6978736091293
Purchase Information
* This product has a cancellation deadline. Once the deadline has passed, cancellations are not accepted.
This item is limited to 3 per household.