Airfix A55004 – Tiger I Starter Set for Beginners in 1/72 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit recreating the legendary German Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I tank from World War II. Introduced in 1942, the Tiger I quickly became famous for its heavy armor, feared 88 mm gun, and battlefield dominance throughout much of the war.
The rugged design, wide tracks, and iconic German armored profile make this model an excellent choice for military history enthusiasts and collectors of historic armored vehicles.
The kit includes a detailed turret, chassis, tracks, cannon, and authentic decals, providing a realistic representation of the iconic Tiger I tank. The Starter Set edition also includes a paintbrush, glue, and acrylic paints, making it especially suitable for beginners in model building.
The completed model measures approximately 12 cm in length, offering a compact yet highly detailed representation in 1/72 scale.
The model is supplied unpainted and unassembled, allowing builders to recreate historic Wehrmacht markings or create a personalized version. Included Humbrol paints are tailored to the model’s military camouflage and include Hu93 Desert Yellow, Hu33 Matt Black, Hu53 Gunmetal, and Hu110 Natural Wood.
Brush, glue, and paints are included in the Starter Set edition.
Description
Article no.: A18.A55004
Even though the German Panzerkamfwagen VI Tiger heavy tank saw its combat introduction back in September 1942, it is still regarded as the world’s most famous tank design to this day. Possessing a fearsome combination of firepower, armoured protection and mobility, the 88mm gun mounted on the Tiger and its excellent sighting optics allowed it to engage enemy armour at extreme ranges and certainly well outside the range at which they could return fire.
Indeed, during the first Tiger engagements on the Eastern Front, the most likely way that a Tiger would be destroyed was by the hands of its own crew, as they were desperate to avoid the possibility of one of these magnificent machines falling into the hands of the enemy. From the date of its introduction, the Tiger was the tank against which all other tanks would be judged and large numbers of Allied tanks and military vehicles would fall to its gun.
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Description
Article no.: A18.A55004
Even though the German Panzerkamfwagen VI Tiger heavy tank saw its combat introduction back in September 1942, it is still regarded as the world’s most famous tank design to this day. Possessing a fearsome combination of firepower, armoured protection and mobility, the 88mm gun mounted on the Tiger and its excellent sighting optics allowed it to engage enemy armour at extreme ranges and certainly well outside the range at which they could return fire.
Indeed, during the first Tiger engagements on the Eastern Front, the most likely way that a Tiger would be destroyed was by the hands of its own crew, as they were desperate to avoid the possibility of one of these magnificent machines falling into the hands of the enemy. From the date of its introduction, the Tiger was the tank against which all other tanks would be judged and large numbers of Allied tanks and military vehicles would fall to its gun.