Dragon Tiger I Early Production

The Dragon Tiger I Early Production (HC-D6990) is a 1/35 scale plastic model kit that captures one of the most formidable tanks of WWII. This high-quality release focuses on the early-production Tiger I as fielded by the renowned German tank ace Michael Wittmann, combining user-friendly assembly with refined detailing for an impressive build.

Historical Context

Created to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk, this kit reflects one of history’s largest armoured clashes. Operation Zitadelle began on 5 July 1943, pitting nearly 3,000 German tanks against more than 5,000 Soviet vehicles. Serving with 13./Panzer Regiment 1, Wittmann led his platoon at Prokhorovka in an early Tiger I and, by the battle’s end, his crew had destroyed around 30 Russian tanks and 28 anti-tank guns. This release offers modelers the opportunity to recreate scenes from that pivotal Eastern Front engagement.

Key Features

• 1/35 scale Tiger I Early-Production subject from Dragon
• Depicts the tank associated with Michael Wittmann during the Kursk fighting
• Includes Magic Tracks for realistic track detail
• Photo-etched components add fine-scale accuracy
• User-friendly assembly with enhanced detail throughout

Whether you’re building a Kursk diorama or adding a benchmark Tiger I to your collection, Dragon’s HC-D6990 delivers the detail and buildability to do the subject justice. The combination of Magic Tracks and photo-etched parts provides a refined finish, while the early-production configuration anchors the model firmly in the 1943 campaign narrative.