1:35 Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Sd.Kfz 181 Tiger 1 - Tunisian Initial - DRAGON

The Tigers of the 501 Heavy Battalion led several battles against American, British and French forces, including Sidi Bouzid. Sent to Tunisia in November 1942 to bolster Rommel’s army, they inspired “Tiger phobia” in the allied tank crews. Whether in the open desert of the south, or the hills and farms of the north, they were a decisive weapon. These Tigers with their outsize turret numbers, their green “tropical” camouflage and their prototype equipment, have a unique appearance. Dragon has incorporated new research into this model, accurately reproducing the most famous veteran Tigers of the 1st Company.

THE KIT:

• MagicTrack included
• Over 480 parts
• New antenna case
• Fine, accurate detail of hull side panels
• Includes the round repair patches carried by Tiger "724"
• Accurately reproduced the complex rear wall
• Three different corner mudguards are included
• Interior hull components; fuel tanks, radiators, fans
• Photo-etched parts include
• Engine deck is fully detailed
• photo-etched ribs for the rear fenders include the handles
• Turret base correct details for a Tunisia Tiger
• New tooled one piece turret shell
• One piece molded cupola with vision sides
• clear direct-vision blocks
• hatch with interior detail
• New mantlet with correct shape and details
• Accurately detailed slide molded muzzle brake
• Two accurately reproduced crew seats inside the turret