HobbyMaster Diecast Model Ground Power Series German Tiger I Early production S04 sPzAbt 101 Russia, Jan 1944 Michael Wittmann 1:56 Scale - HG0115 Length: 4.5" Each assembled and painted model features: - Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Rotating turret and elevating cannon.
- Detailed non-moving tracks.
- Heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
About this Model: Michael Wittmann (April 22, 1914 - August 8, 1944) was a German SS-Hauptsturmführer (Captain) during World War II. Wittman's crews (chiefly gunner Balthasar "Bobby" Woll, also a Knight's Cross holder) are known to have destroyed at least 138 tanks and 141 artillery pieces, along with an unknown number of other armoured vehicles. Together with Johannes Bölter, Otto Carius and Kurt Knispel (the top scoring German panzer ace of the war with 168 confirmed tank kills) he is considered to be one of the greatest tank commanders in history. The Tiger I was in use from late 1942 until the German surrender in 1945. It was given its "Tiger" nickname by Ferdinand Porsche (the roman numeral was added after the Tiger II was produced). The design served as the basis for other armoured vehicles, the Sturmtiger heavy self-propelled gun and the Bergetiger amoured recovery vehicle. |
