Tamiya 1/35 Tiger I Mid Production #35194  [35194]

In regards to the German Tiger I Mid Production

To counter the Russian T34 tank hazard, the German Tiger we hefty tank had been placed into solution during 1942. Despite its exceptional general design, there were the inescapable minor mechanical issues present in any newly developed equipment. Additionally, some improvements had been suggested by combat skilled crew users. The key of these ended up being the replacement regarding the turret commander's cupola. The original cupola ended up being instead tall, and its particular vision ports used bulletproof glass that offered only a small view. From July 1943 onwards, a new cupola with seven periscopes and a side pivoting hatch, plus an anti-aircraft device weapon ring mount had been provided. Beginning in September 1943, a Zimmerit coating was put on the vertical surfaces for the hull and turret, and a gun travel lock had been included with the rear hull beginning from November. The 2 headlamps in the front side hull corners had been changed with one unit placed at center. In January 1944, the pistol ports on turret part were eliminated. The big diameter rubber rimmed road tires were still utilized, however the outer first road wheels were frequently removed, particularly on the Eastern front because of the muddy and snowy surface. The Tiger we tanks created from July 1943 to January 1944 featured these changes, and generally are referred to as the mid production Tigers. About 470 units of those mid manufacturing variations had been produced, and implemented primarily on Eastern Front.

Specs & Features

• Detailed plastic components molded in tan and attached to sprues.
• Complete outside detailing.
• Separately molded track links.
• Includes a German soldier figure.
• Accurately reproduced suspension system.
• Waterslide decals.
• Includes step-by-step and informative pictorial directions.