Unimax Forces of Valor 85704
Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger Diecast Model
German Army, #232, Normandy, France, D-Day, June 6th 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger | | 3.5" | | 2" |
The German Army was bent on producing the biggest, best, and most capable battle tanks in service. The Tiger Tank was an unmatched machine with thick armor and a powerful gun. During the fighting near Caen, a single Tiger destroyed 37 British armored vehicles in a single afternoon.
Production of the Tiger began in August 1942, and by August 1944 1,355 of these tanks had been built. The 88mm main gun was the most powerful anti-tank gun in use by any army. The superior mobility of Allied tanks allowed them to attack from behind or from the side in the hope of taking a Tiger down. The influence of Tiger tanks on allied morale grew to almost mythical proportions, and was known as "Tigerphobia." Tigers destroyed tremendous amounts of enemy equipment and often just the sight of a Tiger would induce the Russian tankers to withdraw. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Forces of Valor's 1:72 scale Tiger Tank is constructed from diecast metal, with plastic used only in highly-detailed areas such as the welding seams, engine exhaust and spare tracks. This model features a simulated Zimmerit coating, and the all-metal hull has battle damaged fenders, hand-painted tools and equipment and accurately-rendered maintenance hatches. The Turret rotates 360 degrees and has an elevating metal cannon, an equipment storage box and a hand-painted commander figure. There are wide rolling rubber tracks and road wheels, and the entire model features beautiful weathering effects.
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The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Moving tracks on detailed rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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