Vintage heavy armour project - Italeri 6507 - 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.Vi Tiger I Ausf.E Mid Production Model Kit  [IT-6507S]

Italeri 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.Vi Tiger I Ausf.E Mid Production - Scale Accuracy for Military Modellers

This Italeri 1/35 representation of the Pz.Kpfw.Vi Tiger I Ausf.E recreates one of World War II's most recognised heavy tanks. The mid-production pattern, produced in the latter half of 1943, reflects changes like reinforced turret protection and an updated commander's cupola. The kit is aimed at modellers who value historical detail and engineering evolution.

Why this mid-production Tiger I appeals to builders

The Tiger I earned its reputation thanks to thick armour and the 88mm gun. This kit focuses on the mid-production layout, originally fitted with rubber-rimmed road wheels before many were updated to steel types around February 1944. The box provides parts to model two sub-variants and includes photo-etched components plus link-by-link track sections to boost realism during assembly.

Assembly considerations and display outcomes

The Italeri Tiger I kit rewards patient builders: features such as a Feifel air filtration housing, smoke grenade launchers and the option to show Zimmerit anti-magnetic paste give authentic finishing choices. Expect a detailed build sequence that, when completed, produces a convincing display model for a military modelling shelf or diorama.