Pz. Kpfw. VI Tiger 1, 1/16 - Hobby Boss 82601

The Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Hobby Boss reference 82601 is a plastic model kit of a German military vehicle from the Second World War, made at a large 1/16 scale. This kit recreates the Tiger I, one of the most famous heavy tanks of its era, in a format that particularly highlights the armor plating volumes, the turret, and the running gear.

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I was used by the German army during the Second World War. Its 88 mm gun, substantial armor, and distinctive silhouette made it a major subject in the history of armored vehicles. Today, it remains a highly appreciated reference among tank model enthusiasts and diorama projects set on the European front.

With more than 460 parts, this Hobby Boss reproduction offers detailed assembly at a particularly expressive scale. Once built, the model measures 530.6 mm long and 222.2 mm wide. These dimensions make it an impressive display piece for a collector’s shelf or for creating a large-scale field scene.

The 1/16 scale reduces the dimensions of the real vehicle by a factor of sixteen. It allows you to work comfortably on visible subassemblies, take care with the finishing, and enhance the final look with nuanced painting. The tank details can be brought out with a suitable primer, followed by thin layers of paint, washes, dry brushing, and dust or mud effects depending on the desired appearance.

As with any plastic model kit to be assembled, careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps achieve a clean result: carefully detach parts from the sprues, remove injection points, and lightly sand the mold lines when needed. The large size of the Tiger I at 1/16 also provides an excellent base for customizing a project with realistic treatment of metal surfaces, the tracks, and areas exposed to wear.

This Hobby Boss model kit is a large-scale armored vehicle project devoted to an iconic Second World War subject.

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 82601
• Type : plastic model kit to assemble
• Subject : Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I
• Category : military vehicle
• Scale : 1/16
• Number of parts : more than 460
• Length (assembled) : 530.6 mm
• Width (assembled) : 222.2 mm
• Period represented : Second World War