Trumpeter Plastic Model Kit

German Sd.Kfz. 182 King Tiger (1/16)

This 1/16 scale Sd.Kfz. 182 King Tiger from Trumpeter recreates one of the most formidable heavy tanks of the Second World War. Designed to combine thick armour with the powerful 88mm gun, the King Tiger was intended to dominate the battlefield at long range while resisting most Allied anti tank weapons. Trumpeter’s large scale kit focuses on capturing the vehicle’s imposing size and angular armour layout with crisp surface detail.

The model features full upper and lower hull tooling with detailed external fittings, giving builders a solid foundation for painting, weathering, and finishing techniques. At this scale, individual components such as tools, hatches, and armour plates stand out clearly, making it ideal for modellers who enjoy adding subtle wear, texture, and operational character to their builds.

• 1/16 scale plastic model kit
• Highly detailed hull and turret moulding
• Large format parts for enhanced surface definition
• Accurate representation of armour layout and proportions
• Detailed exterior components throughout

The King Tiger, officially designated Sd.Kfz. 182, entered service in 1944 and represented the peak of German heavy tank development. Although mechanically complex and produced in limited numbers, its combination of sloped armour and the long barreled 8.8cm KwK 43 gun made it extremely dangerous in combat. Vehicles saw action on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, earning a reputation for battlefield dominance when properly supported, despite reliability challenges in harsh conditions.