1:72 German King Tiger (Henschel turret)

1:72 German Tiger II heavy tank with the Henschel turret is a plastic kit from the Forces of Valor brand in 1:72.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Forces of valor
Product EAN8591111480901

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12.76 €
10.55 € without VAT
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About product

1:72 Tiger II with the Henschel turret — a Forces of Valor kit

A plastic kit in 1:72 from the Forces of Valor brand. The smaller scale means a compact model that fits a display case as well as a desk, and yet it keeps the proportions of a heavy tank — the Tiger II was among the largest production machines of its day in both size and weight. The model is conceived for a quicker build rather than for the maximum number of parts, which makes it a way into 1:72 even for modelers who otherwise build in 1:35.

The real subject

The Tiger II, also called the Königstiger, combined strongly sloped armor with the 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 gun. Two patterns are told apart by the maker of the turret: the earlier turret with a curved front plate and a narrower field of view, and the later Henschel turret, which this model carries — it has a flat front plate, a simpler shape to the mantlet and was easier to produce. The difference between the two turrets is the most conspicuous distinguishing mark of the whole type, which is why it is given in the name already. The high weight of the machine loaded the running gear and limited both its range and its ability to cross bridges.

Building and painting tips

In 1:72 the cleanness of the work decides more than the number of parts — sand the mold seams on the hull and the barrel smooth, because in a small scale every seam reads disproportionately heavy. Finish and paint the running gear and the tracks before you close the hull up. A brush as well as an airbrush will manage the painting; in a small scale lower the contrast of the camouflage tones, or the pattern will optically break up the shape. At the end come a dark line into the engraved gaps, fine lightening of the edges and dust on the underside of the hull and on the wheels.

Who the model is for

  • modelers who collect ground equipment in 1:72
  • anyone interested in a quicker build with no hundreds of small parts
  • builders of dioramas who need a smaller scale because of the space

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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It is a kit — it is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The brand also makes a line of finished collector models, but those are separate items.

The Henschel turret has a flat front plate and a simpler shape to the mantlet; the earlier pattern had a curved front plate. It is the most conspicuous distinguishing mark between the versions of the type.

The model is conceived as a quicker build, not as a set with several hundred parts. Check the number of parts against the information stated on the packaging.

Yes. In 1:72 the only key things are to sand the mold seams carefully and not to overdo the contrast of the colors — otherwise it is a straightforward build.

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