German Tiger I Initial Prod. - 1/48 (Africa-Corps)
Item #32529

German tanks and AFVs continue to be some of the most popular
items in our 1/48 Military Miniature Series, and we've gotten
lots of requests for Tiger I variants. In addition to
spotlighting the North African theater for a fresh change of
focus, this Tiger I Initial production assembly kit adds one more

great model to our ever-expanding 1/48 MM lineup. Display with
the 1/48 Kubelwagen (Africa Corps) for a mini diorama of Rommel's

desert fighters.

About the Tiger I Initial Production

The German heavy tank, Tiger I, was one of the most famous tanks
in WWII. The Tiger had the 88mm KwK 36 L/56 as main gun, 100m
thick armor at the front and 80mm on the both sides. With 1,354
models produced by August 1944, the Tiger went through many
variations. The characteristics of early production Tigers
included gun port on the side of turret and front fender composed

of a skidproof-board. In addition, there were 'Feifel' air
pre-cleaners for desert use, the storage box behind the turret
and fenders on both hull sides. The distinctive feature of Tiger
I tanks serving in sPzAbt 501 (501 heavy tank battalion) was the
exhaust cover with the heat dissipation slit.

About the model

1/48 scale replica of the Initial production Tiger I featuring
1/35 Military Miniature series detail. Overall length: 175mm,
Overall width: 78mm.
Includes parts to accurately depict Initial production Tiger I
serving in North Africa, such as gun port, exhaust cover, storage

box, fenders and air filters.
Includes die-cast chassis for extra weight and realism.
Comes with commander figure and 2 sets of markings.
Tank treads are assembly type, with straight upper and lower
treads made of single piece for easy assembly.

Suggested Paint Colors

X-10 - Gun Metal
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-15 - Flat Flesh
XF-2 - Flat White
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-58 - Olive Green
XF-60 - Dark Yellow
XF-64 - Red Brown