1/35 SdKfz 181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Tiger I Mid-Production with Zimmerit

This is a plastic model kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted. So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required.

Features:

Newly designed Tiger I Mid- Production w/Zimmerit
Slide-molded muzzle brake included
Realistic ventilator with optional cover
Cupola ring delicately reproduced w/weld seams
Mantlet produced as per original
Spare track links can be hung on turret sides
2 damaged wheels and 2 spare tyres to model typical combat damage
One-piece DS tracks for easy assembly
Multi-directional slide-molded cupola w/full detail
One-piece gun barrel w/subtle detail
Driver's and radio operator's hatches w/interior details
Delicately detailed cupola ring included
Cupola has internal head-pad ring
Clear parts for individual periscopes in cupola
Separate commander's hatch swivel arm
Driver's version port is movable upward/downward
Newly tooled Zimmerit molded on hull plus turret
Working escape hatch can be assembled open/closed
Headlight can be omitted
Upgraded details on hull bottom delicately produced to look realistic
Finely detailed gun travel lock can be built in 3 configurations
Detailed sprocket and idler wheels included
Intricate road wheels and road wheel hubs
Photo-etched screens for engine deck
Exhaust shields rendered w/details
Detailed multi-part jack
Idler arms w/full details
Finely detailed U-shaped tow hooks
Detailed injection-molded on-vehicle tools
Slide-molded tow cable heads and delicate metal tow cables

Dragon has already launched several 1/35 scale kits with molded-on Zimmerit (e.g. King tiger, Panther) and these were welcomed with open arms by modellers of all persuasions. The ready-made Zimmerit saved hours of labour for modellers, plus it offered an instant solution to the problem of accurately portraying this unique German anti-magnetic paste. Dragon has added a spectacular new kit to the Zimmerit family, one that has been long awaited and eagerly anticipated?a Tiger I Mid-Production! Furthermore, adding to its appeal, the inspirational box-top artwork comes from the skilled hand of Ron Volstad.

Interestingly, this is also the very first 1/35 scale Tiger I Mid-Production type to appear in a Dragon box. The Tiger I is an iconic tank of WWII, and its legendary status extends well beyond the limited number of 1,355 that were built. Building upon Dragon's masterly 1/35 Tiger kits previously released, this newest big cat comes with a full coating of Zimmerit produced to an extremely high quality in terms of the pattern and scale effect. The unique Zimmerit texture is different to that found on Late Tiger. The kit receives many new parts such as the turret, upper hull, rear plate and road wheels so it can accurately depict a Mid-Production variant. To ease assembly, the tank includes convenient DS tracks. This is truly a masterpiece that blends computerized technology with the touch of a skilled sculptor. This big cat is ready to prowl a diorama scene or to grace a display shelf!