June / 2021
JAGDTIGER EARLY / LATE PRODUCTION
Jagdtiger Early/Late
The Sd. Kfz. 186 Panzerjäger Tiger Ausf. B Jagdtiger (Hunting Tiger), was a tank destroyer of World War II, based on the chassis of the Königstiger. In addition, it was the heaviest armored vehicle ever to be mass-produced during the war. The idea of the Jagdtiger began in early 1943 and the prototypes were manufactured by Porsche and Henschel, the main difference between them was that the porsche suspension had 8 interleaved wheels and the later versions, manufactured by Henschel, had 9 wheels. The vehicle was armed with a 128mm PaK 44 L / 55 gun. It lacked a turret, and the barrel could only turn transversely about ten degrees: the vehicle had to turn on itself to be able to aim at anything else outside its firing range. It suffered from the same problems as the Tiger II tank: an underpowered engine, frequent mechanical breaks, and poor maneuverability. These defects made it vulnerable to infantry with anti-tank weapons and to allied air attacks. When he had the right support, the Jagdtiger was an exceptional opponent, especially at long distances.
Jagdtiger Early/Late
The Sd. Kfz. 186 Panzerjäger Tiger Ausf. B Jagdtiger (Hunting Tiger), was a tank destroyer of World War II, based on the chassis of the Königstiger. In addition, it was the heaviest armored vehicle ever to be mass-produced during the war. The idea of the Jagdtiger began in early 1943 and the prototypes were manufactured by Porsche and Henschel, the main difference between them was that the porsche suspension had 8 interleaved wheels and the later versions, manufactured by Henschel, had 9 wheels. The vehicle was armed with a 128mm PaK 44 L / 55 gun. It lacked a turret, and the barrel could only turn transversely about ten degrees: the vehicle had to turn on itself to be able to aim at anything else outside its firing range. It suffered from the same problems as the Tiger II tank: an underpowered engine, frequent mechanical breaks, and poor maneuverability. These defects made it vulnerable to infantry with anti-tank weapons and to allied air attacks. When he had the right support, the Jagdtiger was an exceptional opponent, especially at long distances.
EL KIT:
Takom presenta su nueva serie de kits llamada "Blitz" la cual esta orientada para un ensamble rapido y de calidad, asi como una menor cantidad de partes , pero sin degradar el detalle del modelo terminado. Las herramientas se incluyen moldeadas independientes. Incluye todas las partes necesarias para poder elaborar ya sea la version temprana o bien la version tardia. Todas las escotillas estan moldeadas de manera independiente y reflejan su detalle interno. Hoja de fotocortados para las rejillas de ventilacion del motor. El soporte del cañon puede ser moldeado en posicion transporte o en posicion de combate, Orugas formadas en combinacion de tramos preformados y de links independientes muy bien reproducidas. Cuenta con calcas para cinco vehiculos. Tanque 323, 3rd /schw.Pzjg.Abt. 653, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, marzo de 1945; Tanque No. 131, 1./schw.Pzjg.Abt.653, Schwetzingen, marzo de 1945; Tanque No. 332, 3rd /schw.Pzjg.Abt. 653, Morsbronn, Francia, marzo de 1945; Tamque 'Y', 2./schw.Pzjg.Abt.512, Bad Driburg, abril de 1945 y tanque No. 331, 3./schw.Pzjg.Abt.653, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, marzo de 1945.
THE KIT:
Takom presents its new series of kits called "Blitz" which is oriented for a fast and quality assembly, as well as a smaller quantity of parts, but without degrading the detail of the finished model. Tools are included independent molded. It includes all the necessary parts to be able to elaborate either the early version or the late version. All hatches are independently molded and reflect your internal detail. Photo-cut sheet for the motor vents. The barrel support can be molded in transport position or in combat position, Tracks formed in combination of preformed sections and independent links very well reproduced. It has decals for five vehicles. Tank 323, 3rd /schw.Pzjg.Abt. 653, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, March 1945; Tank No. 131, 1./schw.Pzjg.Abt.653, Schwetzingen, March 1945; Tank No. 332, 3rd /schw.Pzjg.Abt. 653, Morsbronn, France, March 1945; Tamque 'Y', 2./schw.Pzjg.Abt.512, Bad Driburg, April 1945 and tank No. 331, 3./schw.Pzjg.Abt.653, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, March 1945.
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