Trumpeter Scale Models 378 1/35 German Geschutzwagen Tiger for 17cm K72 Model Tank Kit

Categories: 1/35 (afv) armored fighting vehicle

Descriptions:

Trumpeter Scale Models 378 1/35 German Geschutzwagen Tiger for 17cm K72 Tank

Model Kit

In 1942 Krupp started development on a heavy SP gun-carrier for the 17cm Kanone or 21cm Mrser by using Tiger automotive components like engine, transmission, steel road wheels and tracks. Complete weight with 8 men crew was about 60 tons, armor thickness was 30mm at the front and 16mm on the sides, a top speed of 45km/h on roads was possible. The partly assembled prototype was found in 1945 by allied troops in Haustenbeck near Paderborn.

FEATURES:

• Scale: 1:35
• Length: 346 mm
• Width: 101 mm
• Photo Etched Parts: 1
• Total Parts: 550+
• Total Sprues: 16 sprues