Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf.E midden productie – ITALERI 6507

Een model van het merk ITALERI de kit Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf.E mid production – ITALERI 6507.

De Tijger I tank, which has been produced in the second half of 1943, was based on the hull of the firstoperational version used in North Africa and Russia. At the beginning this tank had wheels with rubber rim,which will be replaced in the following productions starting from February 1944, but it was equipped withthe new turret with increased protection and better cupola for the commander. Besides some of thesevehicles maintained the characteristic system of dust filters Feifel, and the smoke grenade launchers. On thetanks produced since August 1943 was also applied a magnetic mine paste that will become standard on alltanks of the German Army.

Bron: Italeri