Build Army WW2 German King Tiger (Tiger II)
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Description
Features:
- Building difficulty: 8/10.
- Anticipated assembly time for players with average LEGO experience: 3 hours.
- Number of bricks: 1118 plus extra spare bricks
- Detailed interior structure in the hull.
- Open-up design: easy to dismantle and show the interior structure.
- Compatible with LEGO® bricks.
- 1:33 minifigure scale. Width: 11.6 cm; Length (excluding the barrel): 22.4 cm.
- Printed instruction booklet included.
- Weight: 1069g
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 Buildarmy 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 centerpiece 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 TanksThe 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.
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Specification
Manufacturer Build Army Part Number B0182 EAN 5065008912040 Scale 1:33 Pieces 1000-1199 Assembly Time 3-4 Hours Building Difficulty Expert
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