Tamiya 1:35 Tiger I Late Version

The Tamiya 1:35 Tiger I Late Version is a plastic scale model kit of the final production variant of Germany’s famous Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I heavy tank, used during the later stages of World War II.

About the tank

The real Tiger I Late Production represented the final evolution of Germany’s most iconic heavy tank, incorporating refinements made to simplify production and improve battlefield performance.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• 88mm KwK 36 L/56 main gun

• extremely thick, vertical armour

• powerful Maybach V12 engine

• crew of five

• used on both Eastern and Western Fronts (1944–45)

• late production changes included:

  • simplified turret fittings

  • revised commander’s cupola

  • different exhaust and hull details

  • reduced complexity to speed manufacturing

• often fitted with Zimmerit anti-magnetic coating (depending on period and theatre)

The Tiger I remained one of the most feared tanks of WWII despite mechanical complexity.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:35 Tiger I Late Version is a classic armour kit designed for accuracy, buildability, and strong visual presence.

Typical features include:

• 1:35 scale plastic tank kit

• accurately shaped late-production hull and turret

• detailed 88mm gun assembly

• realistic interleaved road wheel suspension

• link-and-length or rubber band tracks (depending on boxing)

• late-war fittings and equipment options

• decal markings for German Wehrmacht units

The kit is designed for historical realism and diorama flexibility.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale German WWII heavy tank
✔ Tiger I late production variant
✔ 88mm KwK 36 L/56 main gun
✔ Detailed interleaved suspension system
✔ Late-war simplified features
✔ Wehrmacht marking options included

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• WWII German armour collections

• late-war Eastern and Western Front dioramas

• Normandy and 1944–45 campaign scenes

• heavy tank comparison builds (Tiger I vs Panther vs Allies)

• intermediate armour modelling projects

Skill level

Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers with some armour experience

• hobbyists interested in iconic WWII tanks

• builders focused on weathering and realism

Ideal for

• German WWII armour enthusiasts

• Tiger I collectors

• 1:35 scale tank modellers

• late-war European diorama builders

• Tamiya military kit fans

Summary

The Tamiya 1:35 Tiger I Late Version is a detailed model of Germany’s most famous heavy tank in its final wartime configuration, combining iconic design, heavy firepower, and battlefield presence in a highly recognisable WWII subject.