Tamiya 32536 - 1/48 King Tiger Heavy Armour Model Kit  [32536]

What to expect from the Tamiya 32536 King Tiger in 1/48

The Tamiya 1/48 German King Tiger kit recreates the imposing look and armament of this late war heavy tank. Highlighting the 88mm gun and pronounced armor angles, the model is a solid choice for small scale representations of battlefield action. It reflects the production Henschel turret variant used in later deployments.

Historical summary and authenticity

Built to answer enhanced Allied armour, the King Tiger appeared in the conflict's later years. Early runs used a Porsche turret design, but production adopted the Henschel turret modelled here. Noted characteristics include heavy front protection around 150mm, side armor near 80mm, and the long 88mm L71 gun with high penetration capability at range. The main armament was supported by two 7.92mm machine guns.

Kit composition and builder notes

The kit models the production turret with accurate detail and includes separate hatch pieces so builders can pose crew positions. A die-cast lower hull gives scale weight and realism. Tracks are supplied as single-piece straight parts for easier assembly, and three decal options let you pick historically referenced markings.