• 1/35 scale German Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. B Tiger II (Sd.Kfz. 182) plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 84531)
• Represents the formidable Tiger II King Tiger, one of Germany's most heavily armoured and powerful production tanks of World War II
• Depicts the 1944 production configuration with the Henschel-style production turret and Zimmerit anti-magnetic mine coating
• Also known as the Königstiger, meaning King Tiger or Royal Tiger
• Features the distinctive large angular turret, heavily sloped frontal armour and long-barrelled 88mm main gun
• The Henschel-style turret was the standard production turret fitted to most Tiger II tanks
• Unlike the earlier rounded-front turret design, the production turret featured a flatter frontal profile and improved ballistic protection
• Armed with the powerful 8.8cm KwK 43 L/71 gun, renowned for its exceptional armour penetration and long-range accuracy
• The KwK 43 was one of the most effective tank-mounted anti-armour weapons fielded during WWII
• Also equipped with 7.92mm MG 34 machine guns for defensive firepower
• Protected by exceptionally thick armour, including approximately 150mm of sloped frontal hull armour
• The production turret incorporated approximately 180mm of frontal armour
• Powered by a Maybach HL 230 P30 V12 petrol engine, producing approximately 700 metric horsepower
• The original Tiger II weighed approximately 69–70 tonnes, making it considerably heavier than most contemporary tanks
• Features the distinctive interleaved and overlapping road wheel arrangement associated with German heavy tank engineering
• Designed to provide overwhelming firepower and heavy protection during defensive and offensive armoured operations
• The Tiger II entered German military service in 1944, during the later stages of World War II
• Operated primarily by specialised schwere Panzer-Abteilungen (heavy tank battalions) of the German Army and Waffen-SS
• Saw combat on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, including operations in Normandy, the Ardennes and Hungary
• The Tiger II became particularly famous for its participation in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944
• Despite its formidable armour and firepower, the Tiger II suffered from high fuel consumption, mechanical limitations and logistical difficulties
• Approximately 490 Tiger II tanks were completed during WWII
• The Zimmerit coating was applied to German armoured vehicles to reduce the ability of magnetic anti-tank mines to adhere to their armour
• Zimmerit was characterised by its distinctive textured, ridged surface pattern, making it a popular subject for scale modellers
• German factories discontinued Zimmerit application in September 1944, making it particularly relevant to earlier 1944 Tiger II production vehicles
• The combination of the production turret and Zimmerit coating creates a distinctive historical appearance
• 1/35 scale provides an excellent balance between display presence and modelling detail
• Ideal for collectors of WWII German tanks, Tiger II King Tigers, heavy armour and late-war military vehicles
• Excellent companion to Tiger I, Panther Ausf. G, Jagdtiger, Jagdpanther and Panzer IV model kits
• Suitable for 1944 Western Front, Eastern Front, Normandy and German heavy tank battalion dioramas
• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired German Dunkelgelb, Olivegrün and Rotbraun camouflage schemes
• Ideal for realistic Zimmerit weathering, chipped paint, mud accumulation, track wear, rust streaks and battlefield dust
• The distinctive Zimmerit texture provides an excellent surface for washes, dry brushing and subtle paint variation
• The massive turret, long 88mm gun and imposing hull make the Tiger II a striking display subject
• A fascinating addition to any collection of German WWII armour, heavy tanks and military engineering history
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
