Academy Plastic Model Kit
Normandy 70th Anniversary Tiger I Mid (1/35) 13287
The Academy 1/35 Normandy 70th Anniversary Tiger I Mid kit commemorates one of the most iconic tanks of the Second World War. This special edition release highlights the Tiger I as it appeared during the 1944 Normandy Campaign, a pivotal moment in the conflict.
- 1/35 scale plastic model kit of the Tiger I Mid-production
- Special 70th Anniversary Normandy edition
- Detailed turret, hull, and road wheels with authentic features
- Includes accurate Zimmerit anti-magnetic mine coating texture
- Decals for historically accurate Normandy theatre markings
This kit is designed for modellers who want to recreate a historically significant vehicle with both accuracy and detail, making it an excellent addition to WWII armour collections.
History:
The German Tiger I was introduced in 1942 and quickly gained a fearsome reputation for its heavy armour and powerful 88mm KwK 36 gun. By the time of the Normandy Campaign in June 1944, mid-production versions of the Tiger I were in service with elite units such as the schwere Panzerabteilung 503. These tanks played a key role in countering the Allied invasion, fighting in Caen, Villers-Bocage, and other critical battles. Despite its strengths, the Tiger I suffered from mechanical unreliability and was increasingly challenged by the growing Allied air superiority and anti-tank weapons. The Normandy 70th Anniversary edition of this model captures the Tiger I at the height of its deployment, symbolising both its battlefield dominance and the turning tides of the war.
