Zvezda: 1/100 Tiger I German Heavy Tank (WWII) – Model Kit

Description
In 1941, after initial fights against Soviet tanks, German command came to conclusion that existing tanks employed by Wehrmacht did not suffice and they needed a tank both better armed and armoured. Next year, two prototype heavy tanks were ready. The tank created by Henshel company won and its mass production was immediately launched. The tank was named “Tiger”. Tigers were first used in combat in the end of 1942, but only in limited quantities. The full-scale use of the tank started the next year. Having a thick armour plating and impressive armament, Tiger became the best-known German tank of World War II era.

Features:

• Highly detailed plastic pieces
• Detailed hull.
• Illustrated instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1/100

Requires glue & paint for assembly (Modeling equipment sold separately)

Zvezda Plastic Models – Zvezda is the largest kit and one of the important game manufacturers in Russia. Their hobby products encompass many different scales , time periods and showcase many figures, armored vehicles , airplanes, ships and buildings throughout history. For the wargamers Zvezda offers a new game system, called “Art of Tactic” focussed on WWII scenarios, with games from other time periods to follow.