1:35 Kingtiger Henschel turret

King Tiger: the Henschel turret 1:35, Dragon

An injection-molded plastic kit of the German King Tiger heavy tank (Königstiger, Sd.Kfz.182) in the form with the Henschel turret, from Dragon in 1:35 scale. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted; it is a detailed plastic kit of the Dragon family. For the exact package contents, the number of parts, the decals, any photo-etch, a metal barrel and the type of tracks, go by the enclosed instructions and the markings on the box.

The real subject

The King Tiger was the heaviest German tank committed in series production in the Second World War. It was built with two forms of turret, the early Porsche one and the later production Henschel one, which you will know by its simpler, flatter sides and a frontal face without curvature. The main armament was the long 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 gun with outstanding penetrating power. The heavy, markedly sloped frontal armor made the King Tiger an exceptionally resilient machine, but also a heavy and unreliable one, demanding on fuel and on maintenance.

Building and painting tips

With armored equipment, first finish the running gear and any interior before you close the hull; take care over the alignment of the interleaved road wheels. Spray the base over primer; three-color schemes are typical, as are vehicles with Zimmerit. Build the weathering up with a wash into the corners and with pigments for dust and mud on the running gear, and dry-brushing will bring out the edges and the tools.

Who the model is for

• For enthusiasts of German heavy tanks of the Second World War
• For collectors of armored equipment in 1:35 scale
• For more advanced modelers who want to practice weathering and camouflage schemes

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