1:72 King Tiger turret

The real subject

The Tiger II, also known as the Königstiger, was a German heavy tank of the last two years of the Second World War. Steeply sloped armor and a long 88 mm gun made it on paper one of the most powerful machines of its day, but in the field its weight and fuel consumption held it back. The turret was produced in two forms: the earlier one with a rounded front plate, known under the designation Porsche, and the later one with a flat front plate and an angled side.

What this item is

A separate turret of the Tiger II in 1:72 scale. It serves as a replacement for the part from the kit, that is to change the look of a model or to replace a missing part. Which of the two turret forms this part represents can be told from the shape of the front plate and from the manufacturer's instructions.

• 1:72 scale
• a separate turret of the Tiger II tank
• a replacement part for a kit, not a complete model
• check the turret form by the shape of the front plate

Building and painting tips

First try dry how the turret seats on the turret ring of your kit. A small difference in diameter can be evened out by careful sanding; take material off a little at a time and keep trying it. Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the rest. Before painting, wash the part in lukewarm soapy water and degrease it. Paint the turret separately from the hull, as this also gets you under the overhang at the rear, and join the painted assemblies only afterwards.

Who it is for

It suits modelers who build German vehicles in 1:72 scale and want to change the turret form of their Tiger II or replace a damaged part. It is a separate turret, not a complete model. The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.