1/35 Tiger I Initial Production - Border Model BT-014
This Border Model Tiger I Initial Production kit allows precise modeling of the earliest Tigers deployed during WWII, with exceptional attention to historical detail.
Old price:
$74.99
$52.00
The Border Model 1/35 Tiger I Initial Production (BT‑014) recreates the earliest combat‑ready version of Germany’s most famous heavy tank. These initial‑production Tigers, fielded in late 1942, represent the tank at the beginning of its battlefield career—before the refinements of mid‑ and late‑production variants.
Border Model’s kit captures the unique features of these first Tigers, including early turret details, initial‑pattern exhausts, and the distinctive Feifel air‑cleaner system. With crisp molding, excellent engineering, and a wealth of fine detail, this kit is ideal for modelers who want to depict the Tiger I exactly as it appeared during its dramatic debut on the Eastern Front.
Historical Background
The Tiger I Initial Production variant marks the tank’s first operational deployment.
Key historical notes:
Entered combat in late 1942 near Leningrad, attached to s.Pz.Abt. 502
Early Tigers featured:
Drum‑style commander’s cupola
Feifel air‑cleaner system
Initial‑pattern exhausts
Rubber‑rimmed road wheels
Early turret stowage and pistol ports
These first Tigers suffered from mechanical issues but demonstrated overwhelming firepower
The 88mm KwK 36 L/56 gun proved devastating against Soviet armor at long range
Initial Tigers were often seen in Panzer Grey, sometimes overpainted with winter whitewash
This early configuration is visually distinct and historically significant, making it a favorite among Tiger enthusiasts.
Kit Highlights
Border Model’s BT‑014 kit delivers premium detail and excellent buildability:
Detail & Accuracy
Accurate initial‑production Tiger I configuration
Realistic cast‑texture and weld‑seam detail
Highly detailed 88mm KwK 36 gun with breech components
Early turret with drum cupola and correct hatch layout
Optional Feifel air‑cleaner system and early exhaust arrangement
Running Gear & Tracks
Detailed suspension and torsion‑bar system
Individual‑link tracks for maximum realism
Early‑pattern rubber‑rimmed road wheels with crisp bolt detail
Extras & Options
Photo‑etched parts for grills, brackets, and fine details
Optional open/closed hatches
Spare track links and stowage accessories
Decals for early Tiger units, including s.Pz.Abt. 502
Ideal for winter whitewash, Panzer Grey, or early Eastern Front weathering
This kit is perfect for modelers who enjoy German armor, early‑war subjects, and historically rich vehicles with distinctive early‑production features. The Tiger I Initial Production is a striking and historically important centerpiece for any WWII armor collection.
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