Trumpeter 1:35 German Geschutzwagen Tiger fur 17cm K72
TRU00378
£73.00 GBP
Trumpeter 1:35 - German Geschutzwagen Tiger Fur 17cm K72 - Plastic model kit #00378
In 1942 the decision was made to build a heavy self-propelled gun carrier for the 17cm Kanone 18 based on the chassis of the Tiger II. The vehicle was named the Geschützwagen Tiger. Its total weight including 8 crew members would reach 60 tons. The armour thickness was 30mm at the front and 16mm on the sides. The Geschützwagen's planned top speed was 45km/h on roads.
The first prototype of this vehicle was tested at the end of WWII, but the tank never saw service due to the defeat of Germany. The partly assembled prototype was found by Allied troops in Haustenbeck in 1945.
Item No: 00378
Item Name: German Geschutzwagen Tiger fur 17cm K72
Scale: 1/35
Item Type: Static Armour
Model Dimensions: Length 346.7mm, Width 101.8mm, Height 96mm
Total Parts: 558 pcs
Metal Parts: 2pcs - springs
Photo Etched Parts: 1pcs
Total Sprues: 16pcs
Paint Schemes: German army in green/sand/brown camouflage
Release Date: 2007-08
Additional:
- The kit consists of 556 parts in light grey plastic
- 2 full length vinyl tracks
- Photo etched parts for engine cover - dustproof net
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