Takom 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle Kit
Takom Tiger I 2Box Special (1/35) Item2201W
Takoms double-box special delivers a highly detailed Tiger I early production kit paired with an authentic decal sheet and comprehensive accessories packideal for serious modellers seeking accuracy and display-ready options in a single set.
- 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit (Takom2201W)
- Early-production Tiger I with “sloped-side” turret and correct hull details
- Includes two decal schemes: workshop-fresh factory finish and weathered frontline example
- Extra parts: metal gun barrel, engine deck mesh, tow cables, optional Zimmerit texture
- Photo-etched details: periscope covers, vents, grab handles, tool clamps
- Clear parts: vision blocks, headlights, turret optics
Note, glue and paints are not included, this kit requires precise assembly to reflect early Tiger details accurately.
Historical Background,
The Tiger I entered German frontline armour in late 1942, renowned for its thick armour and powerful 88_mm gun. Early-production versions featured a sloped-side turret and distinctive engine deck layout, used extensively on both Eastern and Western fronts.
Suggested Paint References,
These paint suggestions are visually based on authentic early-war Tiger I finishes, they may differ from the colours referenced in the kit instructions.
Component | Finish | Tamiya | Vallejo | MrHobby | MrColor |
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Hull & Turret Base | Semi Matte | XF-61 Dark Green | 70.893 US Dark Green | H303 Green_FS34102 | C303 Green_FS34102 |
Suspension & Road Wheels | Matt | XF-69 NATO Black | 70.862 BlackGrey | H031 Black_FS37038 | C137 TyreBlack |
Gun Barrel & Metallic Parts | Metallic | XF-56 Metallic Grey | 70.863 GunmetalGrey | H028 Steel | C028 Steel |
Engine Deck & Mesh | Semi Matte | XF-20 MediumGrey | 71.065 GreyGreen | H307 FS36231 | C307 FS36231 |
Zimmerit Texture (if applied) | Semi Matte | XF-60 DarkYellow | 70.912 TanYellow | H403 DarkYellow | C113 DarkYellow |
Vision Blocks & Optics | Semi Gloss | XF-8 FlatBlue | 70.899 PrussianBlue | H326 BlueFS15042 | C326 FS15042 |