Carson 1:35 “Operation Ochsenkopf Tiger”

Article number: 540006328
Product: 1:35 “Operation Ochsenkopf Tiger”

Limited numbers of Tiger Is were sent to the heat and sand of Tunisia to
attempt to stem the tide of the Allied advance. These tanks belonged to
the independent heavy tank battalion s.Pz.Abt.501. After it had been
formed in May 1942, it was dispatched to support the Afrika Korps. The
battalion’s first Tiger Is landed in Tunis on 23 November 1942, and the
Tiger I proved deadly in the North African fighting overall. One
engagement in which a total of 14 Tiger Is participated was known as
Unternehmen Ochsenkopf (Operation Ox Head) at Sidi Nsir in Tunisia. The
battle, the last major Axis offensive in North Africa, took place from
26 February till 4 March 1943, although Germany eventually called off
the over-ambitious attack because of increasing troop and tank losses.

What makes this kit special is the fresh research conducted by Tiger I
expert David Byrden, who provided new technical information about the
Tiger Is deployed in North Africa, including those fighting in Operation
Ochsenkopf. Its new configuration includes new-tooled parts like upper
hull, optional sprocket wheel, optional ammunition boxes on the optional
Panzer III turret stowage bin, optional mantlet. Also, spare track links
are stowed on the front of the tank hull with a new brackets. In
addition, it’s upgraded with Magic Trakcs. The decals include the
distinctive slinking tiger emblem that was added to many tanks. All in
all, this is a magnificent 1/35 scale Tiger I from the North African theater.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.