Panzerbefehlswagen Tiger (P) 003 Z Zimmeritem W Maju 1944 1:35 Amusing Hobby 35A059

Plastic model kit: Panzerbefehlswagen Tiger (P) 003 With Zimmerit In May 1944 1:35 Amusing Hobby 35A059

The Panzerbefehlswagen Tiger (P) 003 With Zimmerit In May 1944 model kit in 1:35 scale from Amusing Hobby is a unique offering for enthusiasts of World War II history and modeling. This detailed set allows you to build a replica of one of the most unique prototypes of German heavy tanks, known as the Tiger (P) or Porsche Tiger.

Model characteristics:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: Amusing Hobby
• Catalog number: 35A059

History and technical background:

VK 45.01 (P), also known as Tiger (P) or Porsche Tiger, was a prototype heavy tank designed by Ferdinand Porsche in Germany. This project was created in response to the demand for a 45-ton tank capable of mounting the 8.8 cm Kwk 36 L/56 gun, which was derived from the German 88 mm Flak 37 anti-aircraft gun. Despite its innovative approach to propulsion, which utilized gasoline-electric engines, Porsche's design lost out to the competing Henschel model, which became known as the Tiger I.

The tank was powered by two air-cooled Porsche Type 101 V-10 engines that powered electric generators, driving electric motors responsible for the movement of the tracks. This innovative drive system was, however, complicated and required large amounts of copper, which was difficult to achieve under wartime conditions. VK 45.01 (P) featured a unique suspension with six pairs of road wheels on each side, divided into three double-wheeled bogies. This design differed from the more well-known interleaved wheel arrangement used in the Tiger I. The turret, designed by Krupp, was mounted at the front of the hull and equipped with an 8.8 cm KwK 36 gun and a co-axial MG 34 machine gun.

Of the 90 Tiger (P) chassis produced, most were converted into tank destroyers known as Elefant. Only one Tiger (P) was used in combat as a command tank in the Panzerjäger Abteilung 653 unit. It was put into service in April 1944 but was lost by July of the same year.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.