TKM2197 - Takom 1/35 Tiger I Initial Production Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E 4 in 1

The Takom 2197 1/35 Tiger I Initial Production (4 in 1) is a highly detailed plastic model kit of Germany’s early production Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Tiger I, representing the very first operational batch deployed by schwere Panzerabteilung 502 in 1942 on the Eastern Front. This initial production version captures the earliest configuration of the Tiger I, before later standardization changes, making it a historically significant subject for WWII armor enthusiasts.

The Tiger I is one of the most famous heavy tanks of WWII, known for its formidable 88 mm KwK 36 L/56 gun, thick armor protection up to 100 mm, and dominant battlefield presence despite mechanical complexity and limited production numbers. Takom’s “4 in 1” concept allows builders to assemble multiple turret number and configuration options from the early production series, typically including vehicles such as turret numbers 3, 100, 111, and 123 from s.Pz.Abt. 502.

Takom’s kit is widely regarded for its sharp molding, highly detailed surface textures, and flexible build options. It includes finely engineered suspension, link-and-length tracks, optional open hatches, photo-etched details, and a metal gun barrel in many boxings, making it a premium-level representation of this iconic tank in 1/35 scale.

Box Contents:

• Injection-moulded plastic sprues
• 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. E Early Production (4 in 1)
• Multiple configuration options for early production vehicles (s.Pz.Abt. 502)
• Highly detailed hull with accurate Zimmerit-free early surface texture
• Detailed turret with 88 mm KwK 36 L/56 main gun
• Multi-part suspension and road wheel assemblies
• Link-and-length track system for realistic sag effect
• Optional open/closed hatches and vision ports
• Photo-etched metal detail parts
• Metal gun barrel (where included in boxing)
• Waterslide decals with historical German markings
• Illustrated assembly instructions