1/35 German HEAVY TANK Sd.Kfz.182 KING TIGER (HENSCHEL TURRET) - MENG MODEL TS-031
Build the legendary King Tiger with MENG’s premium 1/35 kit. Features exceptional detail, precise engineering, workable tracks, and the iconic Henschel turret and 2 crew members.
Old price:
$49.99
$36.00
The MENG 1/35 German Heavy Tank Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger (Henschel Turret) – TS‑031 is one of the most detailed and highly regarded King Tiger kits available today. Representing the definitive late‑war configuration of Germany’s most powerful operational tank, this model captures the massive armor, imposing silhouette, and engineering complexity of the Tiger II with outstanding precision.
The King Tiger equipped with the Henschel turret was the primary production version, featuring improved ballistic shaping and a more efficient internal layout compared to the earlier Porsche turret. Armed with the devastating 88mm KwK 43 L/71, the King Tiger dominated long‑range tank engagements and remains one of the most iconic armored vehicles of WWII.
MENG’s TS‑031 kit is engineered for serious modelers, offering exceptional detail, workable components, and a wealth of optional features that allow for a highly realistic and customizable build.
Historical Background
The Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger was the pinnacle of German heavy‑tank design.
Key historical notes:
Entered service in mid‑1944, replacing the Tiger I
Featured the standardized Henschel turret, with sloped armor up to 180mm thick
Armed with the 88mm KwK 43 L/71, one of the most powerful tank guns of the war
Saw action in:
Normandy (late stages)
Eastern Front 1944–45
Battle of the Bulge
Defense of Berlin
Despite its power, the tank suffered from fuel shortages, mechanical strain, and overwhelming Allied pressure
The King Tiger remains a favorite subject for modelers due to its imposing size, distinctive design, and dramatic battlefield history.
Kit Highlights
MENG’s TS‑031 kit is packed with premium features and exceptional engineering:
Detail & Accuracy
Highly accurate Henschel turret with late‑war features
Realistic cast‑texture, weld seams, and armor‑plate detail
Fully detailed 88mm KwK 43 gun with breech components
Optional interior elements (depending on build choices)
Comes with 2 crew members
Running Gear & Tracks
Workable individual‑link tracks for natural sag and articulation
Detailed suspension and torsion‑bar system
Late‑pattern steel road wheels with crisp bolt detail
Extras & Options
Photo‑etched parts for grills and fine details
Optional open/closed hatches
Clear parts for optics and periscopes
Multiple marking options for late‑war German heavy tank units
Perfect for three‑tone camo, ambush patterns, or heavily weathered end‑of‑war finishes
This kit is ideal for modelers who want a premium King Tiger build with exceptional realism and display presence. MENG’s engineering makes it both enjoyable to assemble and impressive on the shelf.
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