Dragon Models 1:35 Armor 61028
Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger Diecast Model
German Army sPzAbt 502, #100
| 1:35 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger | | 7.25" | | 4" |
Tiger I is the common name of a German heavy tank of World War II. The initial official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausführung H (abbreviated PzKpfw VI Ausf. H, Ausführung is German for "version") but the tank was redesignated as Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. E in March 1943. The tank also had the ordnance inventory designation SdKfz 181. The Tiger I was in use from late 1942 until the German surrender in 1945. It was given its "Tiger" nickname by Ferdinand Porsche (the Roman numeral was added after the Tiger II was produced). The design served as the basis for other armoured vehicles, the Sturmtiger heavy self-propelled gun and the Bergetiger amoured recovery vehicle.
Production of the Tiger began in August 1942, and by August 1944 1,355 of these tanks had been built. The 88mm main gun was the most powerful anti-tank gun in use by any army. The superior mobility of Allied tanks allowed them to attack from behind or from the side in the hope of taking a Tiger down. The influence of Tiger tanks on allied morale grew to almost mythical proportions, and was known as “Tigerphobia.” Tigers destroyed tremendous amounts of enemy equipment and often just the sight of a Tiger would induce the Russian tankers to withdraw.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:35 scale Tiger I tanks are constructed almost entirely of diecast plastic, which allows for the greatest possible level of detail. Each release spotlights an early, mid or late production version with subtle changes such as replacement of the commander’s cupola and replacement of the rubber rimmed road wheels with steel wheels. Intricately detailed air intake filters are included for tropical/desert theater releases. This mold features a rotating turret with an elevating spring-loaded recoiling cannon and a moveable forward machine gun. Opening hatches and detailed hull accessories add the finishing touches to a stunningly accurate model.
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The Dragon Models "1:35 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 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 "1:35 Dragon Armor" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast plastic construction.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Selected opening hatches.
- 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.
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