Border Model 1:35 Tiger I Initial Production Leningrad Winter 1942/43 (3-in-1) Plastic Model Kit
Build one of the most iconic heavy tanks of World War II with the Border Model 1:35 Tiger I Initial Production Leningrad Winter 1942/43 (3-in-1) Plastic Model Kit. This highly detailed kit recreates the Tiger I Initial Production (Sd.Kfz. 181) as deployed with schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 during the brutal fighting around Leningrad in the winter of 1942–43. These early Tigers featured distinctive production characteristics, including the drum-style commander's cupola, Feifel air cleaners, and early-pattern equipment, making them highly sought after by armor enthusiasts.
This versatile 3-in-1 kit allows you to build one of three historically accurate early-production Tiger I variants. Border Model includes a turned metal 8.8cm KwK 36 L/56 gun barrel, photo-etched detail parts, individual-link tracks, clear parts, and multiple marking options to accurately represent Tiger I tanks operating in harsh winter conditions. The kit features outstanding detail, crisp molding, and excellent engineering, making it an ideal project for experienced modelers.
Whether you're recreating the siege of Leningrad or expanding your collection of early-war German heavy armor, the Border Model Tiger I Initial Production Leningrad Winter 1942/43 is an exceptional addition to any 1:35 scale lineup.
Key Features
- 1:35 scale plastic model kit
- Tiger I Initial Production (Sd.Kfz. 181)
- 3-in-1 build with three early-production configuration options
- Leningrad Winter 1942/43 version
- Turned metal 8.8cm KwK 36 L/56 gun barrel
- Individual-link track system
- Photo-etched detail parts included
- Clear parts included
- Multiple historical marking options
- Finely detailed hull, turret, and suspension
- Assembly and paint required
- Manufactured by Border Model
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Recommended Supplies
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