Tuesday, January 21

Preview: Takom's third thirty-fifth (Early) Tigers, with two tempting options...

We have Info Takom's newest Tiger I's in the early production lot, both in 1/35th scale. There are plenty of details of options & extra features with these two that we show and tell in our preview...

Takom's third thirty-fifth (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. We know which one you will choose! 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. 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.
The early-type tracks are supplied with a jig to help in putting them together. 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 has a long relationship with Takom. Often giving us some great figures, 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). With a tarp over the front of the turret option and wrapped tarps for the rear deck and turret. Sides can be optioned with or without towing cables, and the turret has an option for spare track links for extra armour or not. Your choice.
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.
Again, we get some detail shots showing options in the kit. 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. We know which one you will choose! 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.
The early-type tracks are supplied with a jig to help in putting them together. They link and length tracks will suit some; others will go for aftermarket.
No figure comes with this kit.

That is all we know about this release for now. You can see more about Takom's kits on their website or on their Facebook page.