Brand new plastic model kit of Tiger I "Early Version" Tank with 2 Scheme Options (Level 3) 1/35 plastic model kit by Airfix.
Brand new box.
Vintage style packaging.
Officially licensed product.
Contains 200+ detailed parts.
Does NOT include display stand.
Paint and cement required (not included).
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Parts molded in Light Brown unless otherwise indicated.
Includes decals to design the tank in 2 different schemes.
Dimensions approximately L-9.48 W-4.01 inches assembled.

HISTORY ASPECTS:The Tiger I Early Production Version was Germany’s answer to the increasingly armored threats posed by Soviet T-34s and KV-1s on the Eastern Front. Introduced in late 1942 it represented a significant leap in firepower and protection boasting an 88mm KwK 36 L/56 gun capable of destroying enemy tanks at extreme ranges. Its thick frontal armor—up to 100mm—gave it a major advantage in head-on combat. Early versions featured distinctive features such as rubber-rimmed road wheels a drum-style cupola and Feifel air filters for operations in dusty environments like North Africa.The Tiger I made its combat debut during the Siege of Leningrad in September 1942 but its first large-scale deployment was in Tunisia with the 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion. Despite initial mechanical issues due to its complexity and weight the tank quickly gained a fearsome reputation. On the Eastern Front it saw extensive action in battles such as Kharkov and Kursk where its long-range gun dominated open terrain. However its limited mobility and mechanical fragility often hampered operational success particularly in muddy or cold conditions.Commanders like Michael Wittmann became famous for their exploits in the Tiger I contributing to its legendary status. Early production varia