1/35 Airfix Tiger-1 Mid Version A1359

1/35 Airfix Tiger-1 Mid Version Tank Plastic Model Kit A1359

Build an authentic replica of the legendary Tiger I Mid Version, the feared German heavy tank that dominated battlefields during the middle period of World War II, with this precision 1/35 scale model kit from Airfix. This detailed kit captures the mid-production variant with transitional features and the devastating 88MM KwK 36 L/56 gun that made the Tiger I one of the most formidable tanks of the war.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/35
• Subject: Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I Ausf. E (Mid Production)
• Mid-production features: Transitional characteristics between early and late variants
• 88MM KwK 36 L/56 gun: Powerful anti-tank gun
• Detailed hull and turret: Authentic armor plate configuration
• Track assemblies: Realistic running gear and overlapping road wheel suspension
• Engraved panel lines: Authentic surface detail
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA1359

What's Included:

• Plastic model kit with parts on sprues
• Decal sheet with marking options
• Instruction sheet with step-by-step assembly guide

Historical Background:

The Tiger I Mid Production variant represents the transitional period in Tiger I manufacturing, incorporating improvements based on combat experience while production methods were being refined. These mid-production Tigers featured modifications to the cupola, exhaust system, and other components as German engineers continuously improved the design throughout 1943. The Tiger I's 88MM KwK 36 L/56 gun remained one of the most feared weapons on the battlefield, capable of penetrating the armor of any Allied tank at ranges exceeding 1,500 meters, while its thick frontal armor of up to 100MM made it nearly impervious to most Allied anti-tank weapons. Mid-production Tigers saw extensive action on both the Eastern and Western Fronts during 1943-1944, participating in major battles including Kursk, where they inflicted devastating losses on Soviet armor despite being heavily outnumbered. The Tiger I's combination of firepower, armor protection, and excellent optics made it a formidable opponent, with individual Tigers often accounting for dozens of enemy tank kills. However, its mechanical complexity, high fuel consumption, and expensive production limited its numbers, with crews often abandoning Tigers due to mechanical breakdowns rather than combat damage.

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