Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
Jagdtiger Early Version (1/35) 35295
This 1/35 scale kit recreates the fearsome Jagdtiger, the heaviest armoured fighting vehicle to see service in World War II. Weighing over 70 tons and armed with a devastating 12.8cm Pak 44 L/55 gun, the Jagdtiger was built on an extended King Tiger chassis with massive armour protection. The early version featured in this kit comes with finely rendered details, both inside and out, making it a standout addition to any German armour collection.
- Faithful reproduction of the elongated hull with accurately moulded armour surfaces.
- Interior details including the gun breech and flooring for added realism.
- Optional belt-type or connectable link-type tracks included.
- Two crew torso figures: commander and driver.
- Five marking options for the 653rd Heavy Tank Battalion.
- Photo-etched parts for the engine intake protective net.
- Choice of stowed or extended travelling clamps for display variation.
History
Introduced in late 1944, the Jagdtiger was Germany’s ultimate tank destroyer, designed to counter increasingly heavy Allied armour. Based on the Tiger II chassis, it mounted the formidable 12.8cm Pak 44 gun, capable of destroying any Allied tank at extreme range. Although nearly impervious to frontal attack, its enormous weight reduced mobility and strained its mechanical reliability. Deployed mainly on the Western Front by the 653rd and 512th Heavy Tank Battalions, the Jagdtiger saw limited production with only around 79 units built. Despite its battlefield shortcomings, it remains an iconic example of late-war German armoured engineering.
