{"product_id":"takom-1-35-2096-german-heavy-tank-king-tiger-initial-production-presale","title":"Takom 2096 1\/35 German Heavy Tank King Tiger Model Kit Reprint Ver","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTakom 2096 1\/35 German Heavy Tank King Tiger Model Kit Initial Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e（Reprint Version）\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eModel: Takom 2096 | 1\/35 | Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger (Tiger II) Initial Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePrototype: The first mass-produced Henschel turret Tiger King (non Porsche turret) in early 1944, characterized by a 40mm thick turret front and rear roof, early exhaust, small-sized command tower, and no anti magnetic coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eParts: Approximately 11-12 gray injection molded parts+1 transparent part+1 large etched piece (PE)+metal gun barrel+movable single pin track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSize: The finished product is about 210mm long; the box weighs about 800g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHistorical background:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Takom 2096 model corresponds to the first mass-produced Henschel turret Tiger King tank in early 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe initial production version of the Tiger King tank was launched on July 11, 1944, when the 503rd Heavy Tank Battalion made its debut in Normandy; The first unit of the Eastern Front was the 501st Heavy Tank Battalion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe first batch of 5 vehicles: chassis 280001-280005, assigned to the 130th Armor Instructor 316th Company, used for testing and training, with no significant achievements, mostly self destructed or abandoned due to malfunctions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe initial mechanical reliability was extremely poor (frequent engine\/transmission failures, high fuel consumption, and complex maintenance), but the frontal armor (150-185mm) and 88mm guns were almost invincible at the time, forming a huge psychological deterrent to the Allies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Tiger King tank was one of the most powerful mass-produced tanks in World War II in terms of firepower and protection, representing the highest technological level of German heavy tanks. Mass production only began in 1944, by which time Germany was caught in a pincer attack on two fronts, industrial collapse, fuel shortages, scarce quantities, and poor reliability, making it impossible to turn the tide of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAKOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826472042750,"sku":"2096 TAKOM","price":56.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/O1CN01FE2kgW22j2yWMXexj__20347155_jpg_q50_jpg.avif?v=1772612506","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/takom-1-35-2096-german-heavy-tank-king-tiger-initial-production-presale","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}