Academy Plastic Model Kit

Tiger I Early Version w/ Full Interior (1/35) 13239

The Academy 1/35 Tiger I Early Version with Full Interior kit provides an in-depth and highly detailed representation of Germany’s iconic heavy tank. Designed for advanced modellers, this kit includes a complete interior build, from the engine bay to crew compartments, ammunition storage, and turret mechanisms. With crisp mouldings and finely reproduced details, it allows builders to recreate the Tiger I as both an external display model and a cutaway interior showcase.

• Full interior detail including engine, transmission, and crew areas
• Highly accurate exterior armour and surface textures
• Realistic turret and gun breech detail
• Detailed tracks and suspension system
• Includes authentic WWII German markings

Note: This plastic model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue and paints are not included.

History:

The Tiger I was introduced by Germany in 1942 as a breakthrough heavy tank, intended to outclass any Allied armoured vehicle of the time. Its formidable 88mm KwK 36 L/56 gun and thick armour made it one of the most feared tanks of the Second World War. The early versions, deployed on the Eastern Front and in North Africa, demonstrated both the power and limitations of the design. While highly effective in combat, the Tiger I was expensive to produce, mechanically complex, and required significant maintenance. Despite these drawbacks, its battlefield reputation was legendary, and it became a symbol of German armoured strength. Interior views of the Tiger reveal its cramped but well-designed layout, showcasing the advanced engineering that went into its creation.