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German Initial Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Ausf. H1 Heavy Tank - "100", schwere Panzerabteilung 502, Mishkino, Russia, 1942 (1:72 Scale)
German Initial Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Ausf. H1 Heavy Tank - "100", schwere Panzerabteilung 502, Mishkino, Russia, 1942

Dragon German Initial Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Ausf. H1 Heavy Tank - "100", schwere Panzerabteilung 502, Mishkino, Russia, 1942




 
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Dragon DRR60405 German Initial Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI Tiger I Ausf. H1 Heavy Tank - "100", schwere Panzerabteilung 502, Mishkino, Russia, 1942 (1:72 Scale) "The gun and armor of the Tiger were superb, making it in many ways the most formidable tank in service. Even so, it was poor in maneuver, it was slow, and its turret was a slow traverser in action. It was a tank which was, at its best, immobile in ambush, when its killing power was very frightening."
- Douglas Orgill, "German Armor"

The German Waffenamt issued an order to design the VK4501(H) (as the PzKpfw VI Ausf. E was then known) in May 1941, just one month prior to the commencement of Operation Barbarossa. Interestingly, Henschel und Sohn of Kassel was charged with building the heavily armored chassis while Krupp, by far the largest munitionwerks in Germany, was given the task of developing the turret. The PzKpfw VI Ausfuhrung E (type E) was one of the first German tanks to feature a torsion bar with eight interleaved wheels, which was designed to support the weight of the mammoth 57-ton tank. The Ausf. E mounted a huge 8.8cm KwK36 L/56 cannon and featured two MG34 machine guns for close support against enemy infantry. By war's end, 1,354 vehicles had been produced, some rolling off the Wegmann assembly line.

This particular 1:72 scale replica of an initial production Tiger Ausf. H1 heavy tank served with schwere Panzerabteilung 502 on the eastern front during 1942. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Length: 4-1/2-inches
Width: 2-1/4-inches

Release Date: May 2010

Historical Account: Schwere Panzerabteilung 502 was formed in August 1942 and the first tanks arrived at the front near Leningrad on August 29th, 1942. The rest of the first company arrived in November and more tanks arrived at the front in February 1943. The second and third company was formed that April. It was redesignated schwere Panzerabteilung 511 in January 1945 where it eventually surrendered to the Allies.

Features
  • Plastic construction
  • Turret rotates and gun elevates
  • Static tracks
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with acrylic display case

Average Customer Review: Average Customer Review: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 3 Write a review.

  1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 
5 of 5 It's all there June 16, 2012
Reviewer: Zepp from Den Haag, Zuid Holland Netherlands  
A beautiful model of a great tank. Lovin' it..Great detail and weathering. Looks so nice; Service was great and delivery was quick.

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5 of 5 German Initial Production Sd. Kfz. 181 PzKpfw VI T March 23, 2012
Reviewer: Donald Odom from Jonesboro, GA United States  
Another fine Dragon Armor model from The Motor Pool.  The Motor Pool is a great source for fine die-cast models from the top manufacturers.  Great service, too.

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5 of 5 Dragon early Tiger April 22, 2011
Reviewer: Stewart Schulze from Silver Spring, MD United States  
I used to think Hobby master made the best 1/72 AFVs, but Dragon just keeps getting better and better. This model has exquisite detailing, tight, high quality assembly, and professional looking weathering and markings. Dragon rules!

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