1/35 Tiger I Kharkov - Border Model BT-034
This Border Model Tiger I Kharkov kit captures the iconic heavy tank in a key Eastern Front deployment with excellent historical accuracy.
Old price:
$79.99
$50.00
The Border Model 1/35 Tiger I “Kharkov” (BT‑034) captures one of the most iconic and battle‑proven German tanks of WWII during one of its most famous campaigns—the Third Battle of Kharkov in early 1943. This early‑production Tiger I features the distinctive details, fittings, and field modifications seen on vehicles of s.Pz.Abt. 502 and s.Pz.Abt. 503, which fought in brutal winter conditions on the Eastern Front.
Border Model’s kit delivers exceptional molding quality, refined surface textures, and a wealth of fine details that make it one of the most accurate early‑production Tiger I kits available.
Historical Background
The Tiger I made its battlefield reputation during the winter fighting around Kharkov in 1943, where German heavy tank battalions played a decisive role in halting and then counterattacking Soviet forces.
Key historical notes:
Early‑production Tigers in Kharkov featured Feifel air cleaners, drum‑style cupolas, and initial‑pattern road wheels
Tigers from s.Pz.Abt. 502 and 503 spearheaded counterattacks led by Hausser and Manstein
The harsh winter conditions created iconic imagery: whitewash camouflage, mud‑caked tracks, and field‑applied stowage
The Tiger’s thick armor and powerful 88mm KwK 36 L/56 gun dominated Soviet T‑34s and KV‑1s
Kharkov cemented the Tiger’s reputation as one of the most feared tanks of the war
This makes the Kharkov‑period Tiger one of the most visually striking and historically significant subjects for modelers.
Kit Highlights
Border Model’s BT‑034 kit is packed with premium features and exceptional detail:
Detail & Accuracy
Correct early‑production Tiger I configuration
Realistic cast‑texture and weld‑seam detail
Highly detailed 88mm KwK 36 gun with breech components
Accurate turret with early cupola and loader’s hatch
Optional Feifel air‑cleaner system and early exhaust layout
Running Gear & Tracks
Detailed suspension and torsion bar system
Individual‑link tracks for maximum realism
Early‑pattern road wheels with crisp bolt detail
Extras & Options
Photo‑etched parts for grills, brackets, and fine details
Optional stowage and external fittings
Decals for multiple Kharkov‑period heavy tank battalions
Optional open/closed hatches for crew placement
This kit is ideal for modelers who enjoy German armor, Eastern Front subjects, and historically rich vehicles with dramatic winter camouflage potential. The Tiger I “Kharkov” is a centerpiece build for any WWII armor collection.
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