HobbyBoss 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.VI Sd.Kfz.182 Tiger II (Henschel 1944 Prod.) w/ Zimmerit Model Kit [84531]

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In early October 1942, plans for production of the VK 45.03 were reviewed?Initially two designs were provided, one by Henschel and one by Porsche. Both used a turret design from Krupp; the main differences were in the hull design, transmission and suspension.

The Henschel version used a conventional hull design with sloped armor resembling the layout of the Panther tank. It had a rear mounted engine and used nine overlapping road wheels per side, mounted on transverse torsion bars, in a similar manner to the original Tiger. To simplify maintenance, however, the wheels were overlapping rather than interleaved as in the Tiger

Henschel won the contract, and all Tiger IIs were produced by the firm. Two turret designs were used in production vehicles. The initial design is sometimes misleadingly called the Porsche turret" due to the belief that it was designed by Porsche for their prototype. In fact this turret was simply the initial Krupp design for both prototypes. This turret had a rounded front and steeply sloped sides, with a difficult-to-manufacture curved bulge on the turret's left side, to accommodate the commander's cupola. Fifty early turrets were mounted to Henschel's hull and used in action. The more common "production" turret, sometimes called the "Henschel" turret, was simplified with a flat face, no shot trap (created by the curved face of the initial-type turret), less-steeply sloped sides, and no bulge for the commander's cupola.

The track system used on the Tiger II chassis was a unique one, which used alternating "contact shoe" and "connector" links

1/35 Pz.Kpfw.VI Sd.Kfz.182 Tiger II (Henschel 1944 Prod.) with Zimmerit Model Kit by HobbyBoss delivers a detailed and historically accurate representation for WWII armour enthusiasts and experienced scale modelers .

Featuring: Henschel Turret: Accurately replicates the late-war turret design.

Zimmerit Coating: Moulded-on Zimmerit anti-magnetic paste detail.

Detailed Tracks: Individual track links for added realism.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate): Length: 30 cm Width: 10.5 cm Height: 8.5 cm Technical Specifications: Scale: 1/35 Manufacturer: HobbyBoss Model: Pz.Kpfw.VI Sd.Kfz.182 Tiger II (Henschel 1944 Prod.) with Zimmerit Parts count: 600+ Material: Injection-moulded plastic Assembly: Required Paint/Glue: Required (not included) Recommended Age: 14+ Track Type: Individual links Figures Included: Not Included Perfect for: Building a WWII German armour collection, creating historical dioramas, and enjoying a challenging modelling project.

Why this kit matters The King Tiger, or Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B, was a German heavy tank used during the later stages of World War II.

It was one of the most powerful tanks of the war, combining thick armour with a high-velocity 88mm gun.

The Henschel turret was the standard production turret for the King Tiger.

Zimmerit was a paste-like coating used on German armoured vehicles to prevent magnetic mines from attaching to the hull.

How to use it Build using paint and glue.

Display proudly once finished, at home or in your collection cabinet.

This is a plastic model kit.

Assembly, paint, and glue are required.

It is not a toy.