{"product_id":"german-tiger-i-mid-production","title":"German Tiger I Mid Production","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo counter the Russian T34 tank threat, the German Tiger I heavy tank was placed into service during 1942. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its excellent overall design, there were the inevitable minor mechanical problems found in any newly developed equipment. In addition, some improvements were suggested by combat experienced crew members. The most crucial of these was the replacement of the turret commander's cupola. The original cupola was rather tall, and its vision ports used bulletproof glass that provided only a limited view. From July 1943 onwards, a new cupola with seven periscopes and a side pivoting hatch, plus an anti-aircraft machine gun ring mount was provided. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting in September 1943, a Zimmerit coating was applied to the vertical surfaces of the hull and turret, and a gun travel lock was added to the rear hull beginning from November. The two headlamps on the front hull corners were replaced with a single unit positioned at the centre. In January 1944, the pistol ports on the turret side were eliminated. The large diameter rubber rimmed road wheels were still used, but the outer first road wheels were often removed, particularly on the Eastern front due to the muddy and snowy terrain. The Tiger I tanks produced from July 1943 to January 1944 featured these modifications, and are referred to as the mid-production Tigers. About 470 units of these mid-production versions were produced, and deployed mainly on the Eastern Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel dimensions: 241mm length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired to complete: cement, paint, and finishing supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes miniature tank commander figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete exterior detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately moulded track links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduced suspension system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Warp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57387891261822,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7304\/7224\/files\/35194_001.jpg?v=1778358897","url":"https:\/\/www.thewarp.co.uk\/products\/german-tiger-i-mid-production","provider":"The Warp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}