German Sd.Kfz.186 Jagdtiger (Porsche Production), 1/35 - Hobby Boss 84564

The German Sd.Kfz.186 Jagdtiger (Porsche Production) model kit by Hobby Boss, reference 84564, faithfully recreates at 1/35 a version of the German heavy tank destroyer Jagdtiger featuring Porsche suspension. This is a plastic model kit to be assembled dedicated to a Second World War vehicle.

The Jagdtiger was a tank destroyer built on a basis derived from the Tiger II. Its fixed superstructure housed very large-caliber armament intended for long-range engagements. The Porsche version is distinguished by its running gear with outer suspension elements, different from the running gear of the Henschel-production Jagdtigers.

At a 1/35 scale, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced 35 times. Once assembled, the model measures 300,5 mm in length and 106,9 mm in width. The kit includes over 1 400 parts, photo-etched details, and separate track links, to carefully reproduce the distinctive running gear of this variant.

Assembly requires careful preparation of the many parts, especially at the level of the suspension, the tracks, and the hull details. Using glue suitable for plastic model kits, precision tools, fine abrasive paper, and a primer will help with the finishing steps. Painting, decals, and a measured weathering effect then bring out the Jagdtiger’s imposing volumes and detailed features.

Technical characteristics

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 84564
• Type : plastic model kit of an assembling military vehicle
• Subject : German Sd.Kfz.186 Jagdtiger, Porsche production
• Scale : 1/35
• Period : Second World War
• Assembled length : 300,5 mm
• Assembled width : 106,9 mm
• Reported contents : more than 1 400 parts, photo-etching and separate track links