Forces of Valor 85039
Henschel/Porsche Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger Diecast Model
German Army, #301, Normandy, France, D-Day, June 6th 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Henschel/Porsche Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger | | 4" | | 2" |
While the Tiger I was a very powerful tank, the German Army's pursuit of even greater firepower lead to the development of a second generation Tiger, one with a 88MM cannon, 150MM thick front armor, and 80MM side armor. This new Tiger would be forever known as the King Tiger.
Officially designated Panzerkampfwagen VI Sd.Kfz 182, the King Tiger entered service in 1944. This tank carried the awesome tank-killing 88mm main gun and had four-inch armor at its thickest. The system was crewed by five personnel and two machine guns were added for self-defense. The King Tiger's ability to destroy enemy tanks at extreme ranges yet remain impervious to those same tanks made it more than a match for any Allied tank. The sight of a King Tiger on the battlefield was terrifying and did great morale damage to Allied forces. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Forces of Valor's 1:72 scale King Tiger Tank is constructed from diecast metal, with plastic used only in highly-detailed areas such as the welding seams, engine exhaust and spare tracks. This model features a simulated Zimmerit coating, and the all-metal hull has battle damaged fenders, hand-painted tools and equipment, detailed engine intake, exhaust vent, maintenance hatches and suspension. The large Porsche turret rotates 360 degrees and has an elevating 88mm metal cannon and a hand-painted commander figure. The underside features wide rolling rubber tracks and interleaved wheels with bolt head details.
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The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Moving tracks on detailed 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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