Which model manufacturer makes the best Tiger-based plastic kit in 1/35 scale? Which model is the easiest build? Which gives the most for the modelers dollar? I'll try to answer these questions and a few more. (Editor's note: For reasons of space, it was not possible to list every Tiger tank kit that has been offered.) Prior to 1990, when Tamiya issued a new version of a late Tiger I as kit No. 35146, there were a lot of Tiger variants but none of any reasonable quality. They suffered from molded-on tools, one-sided vinyl tracks, compromises to accommodate motorization, poor to OK fit, and poor hull and turret shapes. The vehicles looked more like toys than scale models. With the many aftermarket parts and reference sources available these days, accurate models have become easier - and a lot more tun - to build. While a really thrifty modeler can make a decent model out of the older kits, it takes a lot of time and effort. 1 usually just start with a newer kit.
