TAKOM 2196 – 1/35 Tiger I Early Production
35,00€
– Plastic model kit to build a 1/35 Tiger I Command Early Production Takom.
– Scale plastic kit include clear parts and decals.
– Model to be assembled and painted. Glue and paint not supplied.
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The Takom 2196 1/35 Tiger I Early Production is a scale plastic model kit that accurately represents the German Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E Tiger I tank from the early stages of World War II. Released in 2025, this kit offers modelers a highly detailed and customizable build, reflecting the variations found in early production models manufactured between January and June 1943.
Key Features
- Model: 1/35 Tiger I Early Production
- Construction Options:
- Hatches: All hatches can be assembled in either open or closed positions.
- Tracks: Link-and-length style tracks with an assembly jig included for precise construction.
- Gun Barrel: Option to use either a plastic or metal gun barrel.
- Clear and Photo-Etched Parts: Includes clear parts for periscopes and photo-etched components for enhanced detail.
- Variant-Specific Components: Offers multiple options to represent different early production features, including:
- Two types of driver’s front armor plates.
- Three configurations for spare track link mounts on the bow.
- Two designs for track winding cables.
- Two types of engine compartment hatches.
- Four possible rear panel designs.
- Two versions of Feifel air filter systems.
- Six different gun mantlets.
- Six turret storage bin options.
- Optional loader’s visor and smoke grenade launchers.
- Two types of loader hatches.
- Optional Bosch headlamp.
- Choice to include or omit turret-mounted spare track links.
- Marking Options: Includes decals for eight different versions, allowing modelers to depict various units and configurations from the early production period.
- Figures: Not included.
- Assembly Requirements: Glue and paint are required for assembly and are sold separately.
🧾 Historical Context
The Tiger I was one of the most formidable tanks of World War II, renowned for its heavy armor and powerful 88mm gun. The early production models, manufactured between January and June 1943, featured several design variations as improvements were made during the production process. These tanks saw action on multiple fronts, including the Eastern Front and North Africa, and were operated by elite German units.
This model kit is ideal for enthusiasts interested in World War II armor, offering a high level of detail and the flexibility to depict various early production configurations of the Tiger I.