Tamiya 1/48 Tiger 1 Early Prod East Front

Tamiya’s 1/48 Tiger I Early Production East Front (HC-32603) captures the formidable German heavy tank as fielded from late 1942 to mid-1943 on the Eastern Front and in Tunisia. This updated edition refines the original 2004 tooling with improved plastic parts for a smoother, more precise build while preserving crisp surface detail in this compact scale.

The kit reflects early-production characteristics and thoughtfully updates the construction approach: the lower and side hull are now separate plastic parts, assembly tracks feature one-piece straight runs for easier alignment, and included metal chassis weights provide a convincingly heavy feel in hand.

Key Features

• 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Length: 175mm; width: 77mm
• Updated lower hull (H parts) derived from Item 32575; turret (E) and upper hull (F) revised from Item 32504 for plastic assembly
• Lower and side hull depicted by separate parts (replacing the earlier die-cast one-piece hull)
• Assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections
• Metal chassis weights for realistic heft

Marking Options

• 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion – 3‑colour camouflage pattern
• 502nd Heavy Panzer Battalion – overall Dark Yellow

Specifications

• Scale: 1/48
• Length: 175mm
• Width: 77mm