Tamiya 32536 - 1/48 Scale King Tiger Heavy Tank Model Kit  [32536]

Overview of the Tamiya 32536 1/48 King Tiger kit

This Tamiya 1/48 scale King Tiger kit offers a faithful small-scale reproduction of the late war heavy tank. The model emphasizes the 88mm gun and robust armor layout, making it a striking element for tabletop diorama scenes. It depicts the production Henschel turret variant commonly seen in later deployments.

Design history and battlefield role

The King Tiger was developed in the later stages of the conflict to match ever tougher enemy armor. Initial production included Porsche-styled turrets on early vehicles, but Henschel turrets became the standard in volume production. The vehicle paired thick frontal plating and an 88mm L71 gun, with common historic figures noting 150mm front armor, 80mm sides, and penetration capability near 170mm at 1,000 meters. Two 7.92mm machine guns enhanced its close-in defence.

Model details and assembly notes

The kit reproduces the production turret and provides separately moulded hatches for posed displays. Its die-cast lower hull gives a pleasing heft and realism. Tracks are supplied as straight single-piece parts for simplified assembly, and three decal choices let builders select authentic markings.