ThePz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.B King Tiger (Sd.Kfz.182) is the heaviest and largest German heavy tank used in combat during World War II. The first units were delivered to units in February 1944. The tank was equipped with a 71-caliber 88mm cannon and sloped armor on the front and sides of the turret. The initial copies of the tank were equipped with a turret with a rounded front, popularly known as the Porsche turret. The main shortcoming of this design was that it was too heavy, resulting in poor maneuverability and susceptibility to damage. Only 487 King Tiger tanks were produced during the war, due to factory bombings and the advanced technological process.
The model can be made in one of the four versions available in the package.
Kit contents:
- Assembly instructions with suggested paint schemes.
- Frames containing plastic parts.
- Sheet with decals.
- Photo-etched parts.
- Fire-engraved tracks.
- Transparent elements
Plastic model to be glued together by Takom. Kit does not include paint and glue.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Takom
- Scale: 1/35
- Part Number: 2096