35216 1/35 Ger. Tiger I Early Production Tank Plastic Model Kit for Unisex Adult

tl;dr version: If you have modest experience at building and you want a nice Tiger to build and enjoy, this kit is for you. However, if your AMS is flaring up, you may want to go with a Dragon. Abstract: In 1989, Tamiya released a new-tool, state of the art kit of a Late Tiger I. It was wonderful in every way. Then in 1997, they altered the molds to release an Early Tiger I. That is what this kit is. So yeah, the design is 20 years old now. I mentioned Advanced Modeling Syndrome and Dragons - if you're the type of modeler that needs every single detail to be perfect and you expect a box full of bells and whistles like aluminum barrels and lots of PE, then you may want a new Dragon kit. Yeah. In many ways, the Dragons are superior. So why did I give this one 5 stars? Because it's a nice intermediate kit. No fit issues. Parts go together nicely. Well-engineered. No shape issues. And no FLASH! That is a miracle considering the molds are 20 years old! Remember the old old tracks where you'd use your daddy's flat screwdriver over a flame to mely little tabs to hold the ends together? Not a problem any more - the plastic responds well to model cement so all you have to do is glue them now. No more buttchewings for carbonizing up Dad's screwdriver blades! And that's why I gave this kit 5 stars. It is fine for what it is. Buy it, build it, and have fun!

You know you will never get disappointed when you build a Tamiya model it and this Tiger I tank is one of the best model kits of Tamiya in my opinion. I had so much fun while I was building and painting it. This model kit gives you several options for painting and I decided to go with S33 which is the Camouflage scheme with dark yellow and dark green pattern(Battle of Kursk, 1943). I had no issues assembling it but my only complaint is about the rubber tracks, it was a bit hard to glue them together. Some people recommend using a candle or a lighter to heat a flat metal edge (Flat screwdriver, spoon, or scissors) and connect the tracks and melt the pins that are sticking out, but I really don't recommend trying this method because you will most likely melt down part of the track. I used some superglue and it worked pretty well although it was not easy to put them together. Overall this is a nice model kit and relatively easy for everyone, highly recommend!

This is a very good quality kit, even though the molds are quite old at this time. Super detail on the parts, and clear, easy to follow instructions. No flash on any of the parts, and all those parts fit together perfectly. Minimal sanding to hide glue joints, but no plastic filler required anywhere. Even though it is easy to assemble, I would not recommend this kit for a beginner to the hobby, as there are numerous tiny, fragile parts. Usual Tamiya quality is present throughout. The only place I see improvement could be made would be for Tamiya to include a full color painting guide.

This Tiger I is a good one - a great kit to begin the transition from the simpler Tamiya kits to more advanced kits like Trumpeter (but not quite Dragon). Several options are available for this Tiger, ranging from early to late production parts (Mantlet, Drive Sprocket, Air Filters, track racks, etc.) Assembly was a breeze, as the parts fit together quite well and the sprues were clean. The plastic band tracks are also a welcome addition, supplanting the normal vinyls with more detail while not requiring assembly or a hot nail head. However like the vinyls, they don't have much in the way of seeming weighty; if that's. A concern, order some Fruimodel tracks. Much like other early kits, this one also suffers from a lack of interior, so it's best to display this as crewed or with the hatches shut.

Fun to build

This early German Panzerkampfwagon V1 Tiger 1 tank is well made 1/35 scale kit by Tamiya. This was the most powerful tank when it entered service in August of 1942 during World War 2 with its vaunted 88 mm gun, and 4 inch frontal armour. This model comes molded in medium gray, and is has movable turrent positions, as well as being able elevate the main gun. Hatches can be open or closed. This kit has basic tracks, so you can add linked tracks, if you like, for the advanced modeler. Shown are paint schemes for different battles. Recommended for intermediate to advanced modeler. This kit is easy to assemble, and is a must have for the tank enthusiast.

Tamiya kits are very accurate and always of excellent quality! Tamiya employees who sculpt the figures are some of the best in the industry!

Sehr gute Qualität wenig anders zu erwarten und auch sehr gut erklärt Modelle eignet sich auch für Anfänger

Tamiya la perfezione mio primo acquisto facile nel montaggio istruzioni specifiche per il montaggio, buon prodotto e bel risultato finale. Grazie Tamiya

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Modelo ideal para iniciarse en el mundo de las maquetas militares: gran tamaño, fácil de montar, encajes perfectos,... todo calidad. Quizás algo simple para modelistas expertos pero estupenda para principiantes. Totalmente recomendable.