1:72 Le Sd. Kfz. 182 King Tiger

The Italeri Sd. Kfz. 182 King Tiger model kit brings one of the best-known WWII heavy tanks into a compact 1:72 scale format with a finished length of 11.2 cm. Its long 88 mm cannon, broad turret form and tracked layout give the build a strong battlefield profile that reads clearly even in a smaller scale display. The assembly kit is built around multiple sprues with separate armour sections, running gear parts, grilles and exterior details. Road wheels and sprockets shape the dense lower hull area, while turret-mounted fittings and hull tools add visual depth across the finished tank. A decal for 1 version supports a defined marking option rather than a generic finish. The source vehicle was known for heavy armour, a complex suspension system and a maintenance-prone engine, and those design characteristics inform the model's distinctive structure and stance. Assembly time is stated as 600 minutes, making this a substantial bench project rather than a quick build. During painting and finishing, the 1:72 scale works well for compact military scenes, shelf display or a line-up with other armoured vehicles from the same period. The finished King Tiger suits builders who enjoy careful part placement, measured paintwork and the visual contrast between flat armour plates, turret mass and the long gun barrel. Paints and tools are required separately.