WW2 German Tiger 1 Ausf.E Tank | 1:33 Scale Model Kit

The Tiger 1 Ausf.E is a 1:33 scale model of Germany’s most iconic heavy tank of World War II. With 1,056 pieces, it offers a challenging build for experienced modelers, combining historical accuracy with intricate mechanical detail.

This model features a full interior hull, working suspension, and an open-up design for easy exploration of the driver seats, control panel, turret ring, and engine. Its completed size is 19.76 cm long by 10.8 cm wide, capturing the Tiger 1’s distinctive boxy hull and curved turret. The interleaved road wheel design is accurately recreated, reflecting the tank’s original engineering to distribute weight across its tracks.

Features

• Piece Count: 1,056 plus spare parts

• Scale: 1:33 – fits with minifigures

• Build Difficulty: 8/10 – advanced build

• Assembly Time: About 2.5 hours

• Special Features: Full interior, functional suspension, open-up design

• Dimensions: 19.76 cm (L) × 10.8 cm (W)

• Instructions: Printed booklet included

• Packaging: Boxed for collectors

Historical Background

The Tiger 1 was developed by Germany in response to the Soviet T-34 tank. Its heavy armor and powerful 88 mm gun made it a formidable opponent on the battlefield. The Tiger 1 saw action in key battles such as Kursk and the Normandy landings, and its distinctive design — vertical and slightly sloped hull plates, curved turret, and interleaved road wheels — set it apart from other tanks of the war

Figure 2. General Eisenhower inspected a Tiger II tank which was overturned in a sector of the Falaise Pocket during the Normandy campaign in August 1944.