




1:48 WWII Ger.Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I Ausf.E
- Article number: 300032504
- Age recommendation: from 14 years
€32.99
in stock, Delivery time 1-3 working days within Germany
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Product information
Article number: 300032504
Product: 1/48 WWII Ger.Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I Ausf.E
Answering the requests from AFV fans all around the world, Tamiya is
proud to introduce our first amazing tank to the 1/48 scale Military
Miniature Series. And what tank could be more appropriate than the
awesome Tiger I?! In a size that sits comfortably in the palm of your
hand, this is a must have for all diorama fanatics and AFV collectors.
For our first tank release there was no looking past the Tiger I. One of
the most sophisticated and best engineered WWII tanks, the Tiger I saw
action across all fronts and remains one of the most popular builds
amongst AFV modelers. Lining this beautifully detailed model with other
1/48 scale WWII vehicles or aircraft and you will feel the true size and refined power of this amazing war machine.
About the Tiger I
Towards the middle of WWII, the Wehrmacht was hard pressed on two
fronts, facing tough fighting against the superior Soviet T34 and KV-I
tanks in the East, and retreating in the face of the Allied offensive in
North Africa. But in late 1942, German units were assigned a powerful
new war machine that far surpassed the Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks:
the Tiger I. Equipped with the awesome 88mm main gun, 100mm thick armor
at the front, 80mm armor on the sides, and a 650hp Maybach engine, the
Tiger I is widely considered to be the most powerful and sophisticated
tank of its time. Henschel produced over 1,300 Tiger I heavy tanks
during the period of the war, ranging from initial production to
modified late production models. The approximately 200 models produced
from November 1942 to June 1943 are characterized as early production
models. Distinctive features of early production Tiger I tanks include
the large cylinder shaped cupola with a smoke discharger and pistol
ports on the turret. The Tiger I first saw action against the Soviets
near Leningrad, and went on to serve with distinction on the East
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