Panzerwaffe steel cats (Pz.Kpfw.V Panther Ausf.D - Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.B King Tiger)

Bring two of the most famous German WWII armour icons to your bench with the ICM Panzerwaffe Steel Cats set (HC-ICMDS3524). This 1:48 plastic model kit focuses on the Pz.Kpfw.V Panther Ausf.D and the Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.B Königstiger (King Tiger), offering finely detailed parts, accurate proportions and period decals to represent vehicles from different stages of the war.

Early fighting on the Eastern Front revealed the need for better-protected, more powerfully armed tanks. The Panther entered production in 1943 with the long‑barrelled 7.5 cm KwK42 L/70 and a combat weight of roughly 43–45.5 tonnes. Often cited as one of the finest tanks of the conflict, it also formed the basis for the Jagdpanther tank destroyer and the Bergepanther recovery vehicle. In the winter of 1944, the Henschel-designed Königstiger followed, combining heavy armour with a long 88 mm gun whose armour‑piercing rounds could defeat Allied tanks at 2,000 metres or more. Around 479 Königstiger were produced between 1944 and 1945, serving in heavy tank battalions through to the end of the war.

This dual-subject set delivers the preserved geometry and crisp surface detail modellers expect from ICM, with highly detailed armoured hulls, chassis and weapons moulded in quality plastic. Clear assembly instructions and decal options support an engaging build straight from the box.

Model Features

• Best and most renowned tanks of the Panzerwaffe – Pz.Kpfw.V Panther Ausf.D and Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.B King Tiger
• Highly detailed elements of armoured hulls, chassis, and weapons
• Preserved geometry and proportions that correspond to real samples of tanks
• Decals for different periods of World War II

Model Information

• Scale: 1:48
• Number of Parts: 418 + 264 pieces (682 total)
• Includes detailed assembly instructions
• Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
• Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm