Tamiya 1/35 German King Tiger Porsche Turret Model Kit 35169

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of German heavy tank in 1:35 scale.

The biggest tank of World War II was the King Tiger. Put into production in 1944, this colossus had no chance to meet up to its expectations. Despite the exquisite armor and weaponry (KwK 43 L/71 cannon had nearly 100% effectiveness!), it was unable to conquer the strategic initiative of the Allies. Used against their own destiny to attack rather than in defensive, it was too slow to lead the assault by the doctrine of Blitzkrieg. Kingdom of the Tiger II was to be the Russian steppes, where it could conduct deadly fire from long range and destroy enemy tanks easily while being unharmed by their shots.

Tamiya plastic model kit allows assembly of the Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B King Tiger heavy tank with an early version of the Porsche turret. Box includes 2 pieces of hull, 5 sprues with parts of the model, the casing of the engine compartment, screw for cannon fastening, rubber tracks and decals.

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints recommended by the manufacturer for best results:

Vehicle:

• Tamiya XF-60 or TS-3 spray (armor, Dunkelgelb color)
• Tamiya XF-64 or TS-1 spray (brown camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-61 or TS- 2 spray (green camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-2 (winter camouflage)
• Tamiya XF-56 (tracks, fitting)

Crew:

• Tamiya XF-1 (uniform)
• Tamiya XF-65 (forage cap, gloves, uniform shirt)
• Tamiya X-18 (equipment, boots)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Rubber tracks.
• Metal elements.
• Crew member.
• Mesh.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.
Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.