Dragon 1:72 Armor 60371
Diecast Model
German Army Tiger-Gruppe Fehrmann, #F05, Tiger Tank and Kubelwagen 2-Piece Set
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger | | 3.5" | | 2" |
| VW 82 Kubelwagen | | 2" | | 0.75" |
As WWII grated inexorably towards an inevitable conclusion, Germany desperately tried to slow the incoming tide with forces like Gruppe Fehrmann, an ad hoc collection of six Tigers and five Panthers. This formation was under the command of Oberleutnant Fehrmann, and was formed in the spring of 1945. Their Tiger I tanks were a collection of hybrid vehicles exhibiting features such as steel wheels on Early Production hulls. These vehicles emanated from the Lehr School at Fallingbostel and were hastily thrown into the fray. The Tigers were Dunkelgrau in color, but were oversprayed in green and brown to add some semblance of camouflage.
Dragon Armor’s Item No. 60291 represents one of Gruppe Fehrmann’s Tiger Is, vehicle number “F05”. It has been modeled precisely with all appropriate features for such a hybrid Tiger. A rough camouflage scheme of green has been hastily painted over the gray base, which provides this model with a unique appearance. This Dragon Armor model captures the sense of desperation and doom facing Germany as the Allies penetrated the Fatherland, and it makes a fine complement to the previously issued Gruppe Fehrmann Tiger I.
As an added bonus, this release also includes a detailed model of the infamous kubelwagen; the German Army's equivalent of the US Jeep. Based heavily on the Volkswagen Beetle, the Type 82 Kubelwagen (short for Kubelsitzwagen, meaning bucket-seat car) was designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the German military.
The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor diecast tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal and plastic components, the die cast tanks in the Dragon Armour series are 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank. Dragon Models "Dragon Armor" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
