Build Army WW2 King Tiger (Tiger ll) In Camo - German Heavy Tank - 1:33 Scale 1145 Pieces - BA0182C

Build Army WW2 King Tiger (Tiger ll) In Camo - German Heavy Tank - 1:33 Scale 1145 Pieces - BA0182C

Step into history and build the mighty King Tiger tank in a striking German three-colour camouflage! This kit was inspired by the Tiger II number 104 from The Tank Museum, which served in the 1st Company of SS Panzer Battalion and was damaged and abandoned after a notable engagement with British Sherman tanks near Magny-en-Vexin.

This model is a fantastic challenge for those with average LEGO building experience. It faithfully replicates the King Tiger in 1:33 scale using bricks, capturing the tank’s iconic design such as the sloped armour plating, the massive angular turret, and the long, fearsome 88mm gun. It also has an interior inside the hull with driver seats, a turret basket, ammo rack, and engine compartment. As players build, they’ll gain a deeper understanding of the King Tiger’s key components, making the assembly both a fun and educational experience. The functional suspension and open-up design make it great for both play and display.

Fully compatible with LEGO® bricks, this King Tiger offers endless opportunities for customisation. It is a unique and exciting gift for any brick enthusiast looking for their next big project. Once built, this beast will be an eye-catching centrepiece in any diorama or look impressive on its own as a display at home. It's certain to grab attention wherever you place it.

A Brief History of King Tiger Tanks

The Tiger II, officially designated as Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, was also known under the informal name Königstiger, which was incorrectly translated as King Tiger by Allied soldiers. It was the largest and heaviest operational tank fielded by the German Army in WW2.

Developed as a replacement for the Tiger I from 1941, its role was to be the heavy tank capable of breaking through the enemy line. The tank weighed almost 70 tonnes, and was protected by 100 to 185 mm (3.9 to 7.3 in) of armour to the front. It combined the thick armour of the Tiger 1 with the armour sloping used on the Panther medium tank, and was armed with a devastating long barrelled 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 anti-tank cannon. Those combination earned it a formidable reputation on the battlefield.

The Tiger II was issued to heavy tank battalions of the Army and the Waffen-SS. In 1944 it was first used in combat by 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion against the Allied invasion of Normandy and by the 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion to resist the Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive on the Eastern Front. However, the beast entered the war too late and it became a burden on the overstretched German supplies and logistics. The tanks often could not get into position for lack of spares or fuel and, when crippled, often could not be recovered. As a result, more Tiger IIs were destroyed by their own crews than by the Allies. From 1942 to 1944, 492 Tiger IIs were built in total.

Details

• Building Difficulty: 8/10.
• Number of bricks: 1,145 bricks plus extra spare pieces.
• Scale: 1:33 mini figure scale.
• Dimensions: 22.4 cm in length and 11.6 cm in width.
• Detailed Interior: Features a fully designed interior, including driver seats, a turret basket, ammo rack, and an engine compartment containing the Maybach engine.
• Working Suspension: Equipped with functional suspension for realistic movement.
• Open-Up Design: Easily dismantle for play or display with its accessible build structure.
• Includes Balkenkreuz insignia and number stickers for authentic detailing.
• Fully compatible with LEGO® bricks.