German Tiger I Early Production Tank

Name: German Tiger I Early Production Tank
Brand: Tamiya
Price: 41.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (92 reviews)

Item Number: tam35216

4.8 Stars (92 Reviews)

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German Tiger I Early Production Tank

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Product Details

This is the Tamiya 1/35 scale WWII German Tiger I Tank Early Production plastic model kit.

Product Rank

#24 in Military
#44 in Cars / Trucks / Vehicles
#98 in Plastic Models

Includes

One 1/35 WWII German Tiger I's Early Production Tank

Features

Includes detailed painting and assembly instructions.
Early Production Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausfuhrung E (SD.Kfz.181).
88mm main gun.
200+ grey plastic parts.
Includes one tank commander figure.
Road wheels with separate suspension arms.
Details including towing cables, shovels, hammers, axe, and track links.
Single piece flexible rubber tracks for easy installation.

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (XACX3627) (EXL16018)
Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Paint Brushes
Sandpaper
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
White Glue
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and Accessories

Specifications

Scale: 1/35
Length: 9-1/2" (24.1cm)
Width: 4-1/4" (10.6cm)
Height: 3-1/4" (8.1cm)
Tamiya Product Number: 35216

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight a consistently high level of detail and quality in this model kit, with many praising the clear instructions, excellent fit of parts, and realistic appearance after assembly. Some minor issues noted include challenges with the rubber band tracks, occasional historical inaccuracies that can be corrected, and small assembly difficulties like fraying fabric or complex suspension systems. Overall, it is widely recommended as an enjoyable and rewarding build for modelers of varying experience levels.

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Outstanding Kit

By: gohawksblake

A very good kit. Tamiya has produced an exceptionally detailed kit. The figure in the turret is really detailed, and the instruction book also has placement for the photo-etched grills (not included). There are also six different markings for three different variants of the tank. It also includes a length of fabric tube for the exhaust. It is a nice detail that makes the tank more realistic however, the fabric frays easily and is a little hard to cut. Also, I would recommend putting the wheels on after you paint it, because of the overlapping suspension system. All in all, a very great addition to any modeler's collection.

(96)

Tanks for the Afrika Korps

By: johncpo41 (www.hobbiesinabarn)

In 1976 I had three of these Tigers in my Afrika Korps armor collection and all painted with Tamiya German Sand to blend into the desert in which I depicted each one! They were very well detailed for the age of the modern models beginning with Tamiya back then. The tracks were easy to place on the then complex suspension as the three rows of wheels had to be placed on the model in a certain sequence which was difficult as no one except Monogram had come out with such an enormous job. With prices of kits back then I could afford three tanks and have money left over to purchase the Tamiya up and coming Afrika Korps figures which went along side the tanks as in real life. Lots great memories with the kit.

(84)

Nice kit

By: jeremy.s.michels1

Nice Tamiya kit for a decent price. The details are nice and crisp, and the instructions are easy to follow. I'm not a big fan of the rubber band tracks, but I was able to find some after market replacements.

(77)