It was the end of 1942 when a German heavy tank with extra thick armor and a powerful main gun first appeared on the North African front. The new tank, long-desired by the German soldiers who had hard-fought battles against the allies, became known as the Tiger I Ausf. E. The Tiger I produced from November 1942 to July 1943 featured these modifications, are referred to as the early production. About 200 units of these early production versions were produced. Early-production Tiger 1's are identified by a tall turret cupola and dual headlights. This kit features optional position turret hatches and some interior turret detail Kit includes a tank commander figure. Paint colors needed: TS-3 - Dark Yellow, TS-4 German Grey, X-10 Gun Metal, X-11 Chrome Silver, X-18 Semi Gloss Black, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-15 Flat Flesh, XF-2 Flat White, XF-56 Metallic Grey, XF-60 Dark Yellow, XF-61 Dark Green, XF-63 German Grey, XF-64 Red Brown, and XF-65 Field Grey.
 | This plastic model kit requires plastic cement and paint for assembly, and they are sold separately. |
