Build Army WW2 King Tiger (Tiger ll) Grey - German Heavy Tank - 1:33 Scale 1145 Pieces - BA0182

Build Army WW2 King Tiger (Tiger ll) Grey - German Heavy Tank - 1:33 Scale 1145 Pieces - BA0182

Step up to the challenge with our King Tiger tank model, an advanced kit designed for those who delight in detail and precision. This impressive 1145-piece set is the largest creation in our WW2 tank series. It authentically replicates the legendary King Tiger at a 1:33 scale, meticulously showcasing its massive structure and formidable armour. The King Tiger measures an imposing 22.5cm long, 11.5cm wide, and 10cm high, capturing the impressive dimensions and intricate details of the historical tank. The model features various slopes on the turret, requiring careful adjustment and assembly to achieve a better result, thus providing an engaging challenge for even the most skilled builders.

Like other Build army tanks, this kit also boasts a modular design allowing for detailed exploration of the interior, including the engine, transmission, and crew seating. The functioning suspension system allows the side wheels to move up-and-down when the tank is driven through obstacle, making it a playable masterpiece.

With its accurate and detailed representation, the King Tiger stands as a centrepiece worthy of any home display. It is not just a model, but a stunning piece of historical art that attracts attention and sparks conversation.

A Brief History of King Tiger Tanks

The Tiger II, officially designated as Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, was also known under the informal name Königstiger, which was incorrectly translated as King Tiger by Allied soldiers. It was the largest and heaviest operational tank fielded by the German Army in WW2.

Developed as a replacement for the Tiger I from 1941, its role was to be the heavy tank capable of breaking through the enemy line. The tank weighed almost 70 tonnes, and was protected by 100 to 185 mm (3.9 to 7.3 in) of armour to the front. It combined the thick armour of the Tiger 1 with the armour sloping used on the Panther medium tank, and was armed with a devastating long barrelled 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 anti-tank cannon. Those combination earned it a formidable reputation on the battlefield.

The Tiger II was issued to heavy tank battalions of the Army and the Waffen-SS. In 1944 it was first used in combat by 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion against the Allied invasion of Normandy and by the 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion to resist the Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive on the Eastern Front. However, the beast entered the war too late and it became a burden on the overstretched German supplies and logistics. The tanks often could not get into position for lack of spares or fuel and, when crippled, often could not be recovered. As a result, more Tiger IIs were destroyed by their own crews than by the Allies. From 1942 to 1944, 492 Tiger IIs were built in total.

Details

• 1145 pieces plus additional spare bricks.
• Scaled around 1:33 with high accuracy in proportion and great attention to detail.
• Dimensions: L 22.5 x W 11.5 x H 10cm.
• Detailed interior structures such as seats, the transmission and the engine.
• Working suspension and schachtellaufwerk interleaved and overlapping road wheel arrangement.
• User-Friendly Modular Design:Open-up design allows removing of the turret and part of the hull to explore the interior structure.
• Balkenkreuz and tank number stickers included.
• Fully compatible with LEGO® bricks.