Dragon Models 1/35 Tiger I Initial Production s.Pz.Abt.502 Leningrad Region 1942/43-YT9935192

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Features:Newly tooled Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E w/authentic detailNew tooled Pz.III stowage binNewly tooled hull bottom w/correct drains and hatches for Initial TigersNewly tooled DS tracks w/open guide horns; three lengths included to model either standard or ‘mirrored’ tracksNew s.Pz.Abt.502 markings presented by Tiger I specialist David ByrdenNew layout of on-vehicle tools on upper hullTrack toolbox is newly designedUnique side stowage bins and reversed pistol port for s.Pz.Abt.502 Tactical No.”100″Photo-etched strap on the Gen2 helmet for hanging on the turret handleAccurate welded joint at turret chinHull hatches w/interior detail and optional periscope hoodsPhoto-etched mesh screen on top of the engine deckOne-piece molded cupola w/vision slitsClear direct-vision blocksHatch w/interior detailsScrew holes in gun sleeveMantlets w/limits stops and optional rain guard for s.Pz.Abt.502 Tactical No.”100″Lucky horseshoe for s.Pz.Abt.502 Tactical No.”100″Interior hull components: fuel tanks, radiators, fansExtreme attention to detail correctly replicates the curved cross-section design of the aircooling grillsAccurate detail of exhaust extension for Tiger I initial Tactical Nos.”3″, “100” and “123”Retooled rear panel w/full Initial Tiger tool stowageImproved detail on muffler sealing valvesLoader’s hatch w/interior detailsBarrel recoils as in real firingDriver’s vision port can be built open/closedSpare links for ‘mirrored’ tracksAccurately sized spare track holdersDetailed full MG w/mounting frame ammunition bag and telescopeOptional dust coverOmitting the front wheel exposes a highly detailed hubAccurately detailed slide molded muzzle brakeDragon created a milestone when it first released its Tiger I Initial Production (Item No.6252) five years ago. With its extreme degree of detail, multimedia components and engineering excellence, that kit set a benchmark for the design of all 1/35 kit designs thereafter. Such was its status and impact that, five years later, the kit is still in popular demand amongst modelers the world over. This legendary Tiger I kit is now reproduced under the famous Smart Kit label in a new release in Dragons 1/35 scale series. The new kit features a Tiger I Initial Production tank of s.Pz.Abt.502. This heavy tank battalion is distinguished by the fact that it was the first to deploy the new Tiger I tank in combat. Formed in August 1942, s.Pz.Abt.502 arrived at the Leningrad front and was soon using its Tiger tanks in battle.As a Smart Kit, this new release of the Tiger I Initial Production tank assures model-makers of user-friendly assembly and enhanced detail and quality. It sees the introduction of many newly tooled parts like the lower hull, stowage bins and toolbox. The DS tracks are also brand new creations that easily assemble in a realistic fashion. Even the tiniest details – for example, a reversed pistol port on tank 100 – are carefully reproduced. Dragon believes this newest release of the Tiger I raises the benchmark even higher, and just like the original Tiger tank of WWII, this kit is also destined to reach legendary status.