Takom’s Third Thirty-Fifth (Early Tigers) with two tempting options…
In our preview, we show and tell you about the many options & extra features that these two Tiger Is have. There are plenty of details of options & extra features with these two that we show and tell in our preview…
(Early) Tigers, with two tempting options…To add to the Tiger I kits from Takom, today we get more news of an “early” option in their limited edition Tiger I kits.
Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E – Tiger I Early Production.
From Takom
Kit No. 2195
1/35th scale
The kit comes with a figure of Michael Wittmann.
Stowage included
Tracks with a jig included for assembly
Photo-etch included
Metal barrel option included.
Twisted cable provided for towing cable
Two marking choices in the one box
Metal is provided in the way of an option of the large 88mm barrel replica in either metal or plastic. The choice is yours! The turned wire for the towing cable and the thin photo-etch is included to replicate the thinner parts of the kit in 35th scale, while clear parts are included for periscopes.
In this second tank’s CAD design images, we see a new close-up in-detail images showing the alternate options that Takom’s designer has moulded to this kit. We can see the six different types of turret bin stowage, turret mantlets, options for smoke discharger, vision ports, NOTEK (or not) light and front hatch.
Another great series of detail shots showing options in the kit. There are a number of details to be seen, including the front hull glacis plates, track storage racks, moulded cable towing, rear engine deck hatches, Fiefel air filters, rear deck options and the early-type tracks. They link and length tracks will suit some; others will go for aftermarket.
This kit comes with a figure of tank ace Michael Wittmann, designed by Jason Studio in 1/35th scale. Jason Studio has had a long-standing relationship with Takom. Jason is always able to provide us with some of the best figures whether they are historical or not.
Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E – Tiger I Early Production.
From Takom
Kit No. 2196
1/35th scale
Tracks with a jig included for assembly
Photo-etch included
Metal barrel option included.
Twisted cable provided for towing cable
Two marking choices in the one box
Stowage is provided for this option (the other Tiger gets a figure instead). The tarp option is available for the front of the Turret and the wrapped tarps are provided for the rear deck. The sides can be ordered with or without towing cable, and the turret comes in two options: one that includes spare track links or another option that does not. You can choose.
In the CAD images of this second tank, we get a closer look at some of the options Takom’s designer moulded into this kit. The six different types turret bins, the turret mantlets and the options for the NOTEK (or NOT) light are all visible. Also, the front hatch is also shown. The front hull glacis plate, track stowage racks, moulded towing cable, and rear engine deck hatch, as well as the rear deck options, with the Fiefel air filter and other details.
Metal is provided in the way of an option of the large 88mm barrel replica in either metal or plastic. Which one will you choose? They come with a jig that helps assemble the early tracks. They link and length tracks will suit some; others will go for aftermarket.
No figure comes with this kit.