RYE5071 - Rye Field Model 1/35VK45.01 (H) Fgsl.NrV1) Tiger Experimental Series

5071 - Rye Field Model 1/35VK45.01 (H) Fgsl.NrV1) Tiger Experimental Series 

The VK45.01(H) (Fgst.Nr.V1) Tiger Experimental Series represents one of the earliest prototype stages in the development path that ultimately led to the legendary Tiger I heavy tank of World War II. Developed by Henschel, the VK45.01(H) competed directly with Porsche’s competing heavy tank design before the Henschel design was selected for production. This experimental vehicle combined early heavy armour concepts with evolving suspension and hull design solutions that would later be refined into the production Tiger I. Rye Field Model’s 1/35 scale kit reproduces this prototype configuration with highly detailed exterior components and a full interior layout, capturing the engineering experimentation of Germany’s late-1930s/early-1940s armored development program. Original release from Rye Field Model, kit RM-5071.

Box Contents:

Injection-moulded plastic sprues in grey styrene
Full interior detailing for driver, fighting compartment, and engine bay
Early VK45.01(H) prototype hull and turret configuration
Detailed Maybach HL210 engine assembly
Experimental suspension and running gear components
Individual-link workable track system
Photo-etched detail parts for fine exterior fittings
Clear parts for periscopes and vision blocks
Optional open/closed hatches throughout vehicle
Prototype-specific external fittings and detail variations
Multiple decal and marking options for experimental configurations
Assembly instructions and painting guide