Airfix 1/72 Tiger 1 Plastic Model Kit

Description

When the mighty German Tiger 1 entered service during the Autumn of 1942, it was the most advanced tank in the world and one designed specifically to dominate the battlefield. Capable of destroying anything the Allies had in service, the Tiger possessed a stand-off advantage where it could kill without being killed, picking off enemy tanks before they could even think about returning fire. Unfortunately for the Wehrmacht, the awesome potential of the Tiger was never fully realised, as it was over engineered, extremely complex and expensive to produce, ensuring that there were never enough Tigers on the battlefield at any one time.

Between 1942 and 1944, only 1,347 Tiger 1s were manufactured and, whilst it was undoubtedly one of the finest tanks ever produced, it could not hold back the ever increasing numbers of Allied armour. Highlighting this numerical disparity, American factories were able to produce over 49,000 Sherman Tanks during WWII.

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 9.5
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 3
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 5.5
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 84
Item Scale: 1:72

Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 1

This 1:72 scale model kit meticulously represents the renowned Tiger 1 with 84 parts, allowing you to recreate one of WWII's most formidable tanks. with a Skill Level 1 rating, this kit offers two genuine livery options, enabling you to select your preferred battlefield appearance for this iconic German heavy tank.

Key Features

84-piece model kit of the legendary Tiger 1 heavy tank
1:72 scale plastic construction ideal for beginner modellers
Includes two genuine livery scheme options
Skill Level 1 -
Recreates the most advanced and destructive tank of 1942

History

The formidable German Tiger 1 made its debut in the Autumn of 1942 as the most sophisticated tank of its time, engineered to dominate the battlefield. It had the capability to eliminate any Allied tank from a distance, allowing it to strike without being vulnerable to return fire. However, the Wehrmacht never fully capitalised on the Tiger's potential due to its over-engineered design, complexity, and high production costs, resulting in limited numbers on the battlefield.

From 1942 to 1944, only 1,347 Tiger 1s were built. Despite being one of the finest tanks ever made, it was unable to counter the growing numbers of Allied tanks. This disparity is highlighted by the fact that American factories produced over 49,000 Sherman Tanks during WWII.

As one of the most advanced and destructive tanks ever created, now's your chance to own a cherished piece of WWII history for your Airfix collection. With two livery options, you can relive the triumphs of the technically advanced, destructive Tiger 1!

Key Specifications

Finish: Plastic
Skill Level: 1

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)	9.5
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm)	3
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)	5.5
Item Scale	1:72 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets	Sprues & decals
Number of Scheme options	2
Flying Hours	1