Pz.kpfw. VI Tiger and Ausf. E late production 1:35 italeri 6754

Plastic military model kit: Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E Late Production 1:35 Italeri 6754

The Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E Late Production model kit in 1:35 scale from Italeri is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of modeling and World War II history. This detailed set allows you to build one of the most famous tanks of that era, which was a symbol of German armored power.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: Italeri
• Catalog number: 6754
• Track options: link-and-length or rubber cementable
• Decal sheet with markings for 4 different versions

Marking versions:

1. Version A: Pz. Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E, elite German unit, Schwere Panzer Abteilung 101 Stab Kompanie, Gaumesnil, Normandy, August 1944.
2. Version B: Pz. Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E, elite German unit, Schwere Panzer Abteilung 101, 2. Kompania, Villers-Bocage, Normandy, August 1944.
3. Version C: Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E, Schwere Panzer Abteilung 503, Normandy, June 1944.
4. Version D: Pz. Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E, Wehrmacht Schwere Panzer Abteilung 102, 3. Kompania, Normandy, June 1944.

History and significance of the Tiger I tank: The Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E, known as Tiger I, is a German heavy tank from World War II that entered service in 1942. It was the first German armored vehicle equipped with the powerful 8.8 cm KwK 36 gun, which was an adaptation of the famous 8.8 cm Flak 36 anti-aircraft gun. This tank was produced from August 1942 to August 1944, with a total of 1347 units built.

The Tiger I was known for its powerful armament and thick armor, making it a formidable opponent on the battlefield. It was used on all major fronts, including North Africa and the Eastern Front. Despite its combat effectiveness, this tank was criticized for its complicated design, high production costs, and reliability issues, especially in difficult terrain conditions.

Today, only nine examples of the Tiger I tank survive worldwide, of which only one, Tiger 131, located in the Tank Museum in the UK, has been restored to running condition.

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.