{"product_id":"german-sd-kfz-182-king-tiger-w-zimmerit-henschel-turret-1-72-model-kit-by-trumpeter","title":"German Sd.Kfz. 182 King Tiger w\/ Zimmerit (Henschel turret) 1:72 Model Kit by Trumpeter","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:72 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurately represents the German Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger with Henschel turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed hull and turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic 8.8cm KwK 43 L\/71 main gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed suspension and overlapping road wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Zimmerit anti-magnetic mine coating texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed armour plating and exterior equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-moulded plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for display or World War II diorama projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trumpeter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:72\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e German Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger w\/ Zimmerit (Henschel Turret)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for intermediate modellers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Glue Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Tiger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKönigstiger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was the most powerful production tank operated by Germany during the Second World War. Designed as a successor to the Tiger I, it combined the exceptional firepower of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.8cm KwK 43 L\/71 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with heavily sloped armour derived from the Panther tank design. This combination allowed the King Tiger to engage almost every Allied armoured vehicle at ranges where return fire was often ineffective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenschel turret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became the standard production turret for the King Tiger and replaced the earlier Porsche turret design. Featuring a flatter frontal profile and improved armour layout, it eliminated the vulnerable shot trap found on early vehicles and provided better overall protection. Many later production examples were also fitted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZimmerit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a textured anti-magnetic mine coating applied to the armour surfaces to prevent enemy magnetic charges from being attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its formidable capabilities, the King Tiger was a highly complex and expensive vehicle to manufacture. Weighing almost 70 tonnes, it placed enormous demands on engines, transmissions, and recovery equipment. Mechanical reliability and fuel consumption remained significant challenges, particularly during the final stages of the war when Germany faced shortages of resources and spare parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe King Tiger entered service in 1944 and saw combat on both the Eastern and Western Fronts, including the Normandy campaign, the Ardennes Offensive, and the final defence of Germany. Although fewer than 500 examples were produced, its combination of armour protection and firepower gave it a legendary reputation. Today, the King Tiger remains one of the most iconic armoured vehicles of the Second World War and a favourite subject among military enthusiasts and scale modellers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntered Service:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Henschel \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.8cm KwK 43 L\/71 gun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondary Armament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maybach HL230 P30 V12 petrol engine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Speed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 41.5 km\/h (25.8 mph)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an unassembled plastic model kit. 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