Global Top1/35 Military Miniature Series No.169
1/35 GERMAN KING TIGER "PORSCHE TURRET"
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The King Tiger was the final mass produced German tank of WWII, coming as it did in 1944. With armor 150mm thick on the front and 80mm on the sides, its hull was a tough nut to crack, while firepower was provided by a new, upgraded version of the 88mm main gun: as a result, it could tear through enemy armor of 152mm from up to two kilometers, and its survivability was a real concern for Allied armor. The first fifty King Tigers were fitted with a turret designed by Porsche, noted for its rounded design; they joined the first King Tiger unit in June 1944 which fought back against the Allies who landed in Normandy.
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★This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length; 296mm, width: 108mm. ★The distinctive Porsche turret with its curved lines is accurately recreated with an ergonomic parts breakdown. ★Production model features such as tapered main gun, grille and ventilator covers are faithfully depicted. ★Choose whether to assemble commander, loader, driver and engine hatches open or closed. ★Comes with belt-type tracks. ★Features a commander figure and four marking options in the box.
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★The imposing King Tiger form with L/71 88mm gun is recreated in style. This image shows the model with putty rendering of Zimmerit applied.
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★Rounded frontal armor is a distinctive element of the Porsche turret design. Hatches installed in it can be assembled in open or closed position.
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★Belt-type depictions of the King Tiger tracks are not only hassle-free to attach, they are molded in paintable material for an extra-detailed finish.
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★Engine covers are depicted using nylon mesh. A separately sold photo-etched parts set can also be used to depict engine grilles.
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★This image shows the separately sold Item 12649, which can be used to apply a realistic depiction of Zimmerit to the model.
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★Here is an image showing separately sold Item 35187, an ingenious product with dedicated tools that can be used for an effective Zimmerit finish.
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★Here is separately sold Item 35165, a set which includes parts for assembly type tracks that give a realistic recreation of 'sag.'
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★Why not power up your model or diorama with some realistic scale renderings of 88mm gun shells, available separately in Item 35166?
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★A separately sold option to recreate engine grilles with exceptional detail is available in our product line-up as Item 35167.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
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Tools & PaintsTS-1 RED BROWN
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*Body color
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Tools & PaintsTS-2 DARK GREEN
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*Body color
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Tools & PaintsTS-3 DARK YELLOW
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*Body color
ITEM No.85003
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsLP-55 DARK YELLOW 2
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*Body color (Can be used as an alternative to Dark yellow.)
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Tools & PaintsLP-56 DARK GREEN 2
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*Body color (Can be used as an alternative to Dark green.)
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Tools & PaintsLP-57 RED BROWN 2
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Tools & PaintsLP-3 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-4 FLAT WHITE
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Tools & PaintsLP-5 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-11 SILVER
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Tools & PaintsLP-61 METALLIC GRAY
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Tools & PaintsLP-66 FLAT FLESH
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ITEM No.82166
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-60 DARK YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-61 DARK GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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Tools & PaintsACRYLIC MINI XF-88 DARK YELLOW 2
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*Body color (Can be used as an alternative to Dark yellow.)
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Tools & PaintsACRYLIC MINI XF-89 DARK GREEN 2
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*Body color (Can be used as an alternative to Dark green.)
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Tools & PaintsACRYLIC MINI XF-90 RED BROWN 2
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*Body color (Can be used as an alternative to Red brown.)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-2 FLAT WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-15 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-65 FIELD GREY
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Useful finishing materials and tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsDRILL BIT (1.2mm)
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ITEM No.74087
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
Information is current as of March 15, 2021. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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