TIGER I early prod. Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf. E Command

Plastic model kit for building an early Command-Tiger I

• Scale 1:35
• All hatches can be shown open or closed
• Segment tracks with construction aid
• Clear and photo-etched parts included
• Gun barrel optionally made of plastic or metal
• 3 different driver's front armor plates
• 3 different replacement track link mounts on the bow
• 2 different track winding cables
• 2 different engine compartment hatches
• Four possible rear designs
• 2 different Feivel air filter systems
• 6 different gun mantlets
• 6 different turret storage boxes
• Optionally with or without loader's visor
• Optionally with or without smoke grenade
• Optionally with or without Bosch lamp
• 2 different loader hatch covers
• Four marking options
• 1 figure (Michael Wittmann) included
• Unbuilt / unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. E Command Version was a variant of the Tiger I specially equipped for command and control roles. These vehicles were based on the regular early production versions and featured enhanced radio systems to ensure communication between higher commands, armored units, and support units. Externally, they were often identifiable by additional antennas, particularly the distinctive star antenna or loop antenna of certain radios.

These vehicles were often recognizable by their additional antennas, especially the distinctive star antenna or loop antenna of certain radios. Like the standard version, the command version was armed with the 8.8 cm KwK 36 L/56 gun and featured the heavy armor of the Tiger I. To make room for additional radio equipment and its operators, some command vehicles had their ammunition carried reduced. Command Tigers were primarily used by company, battalion, and regimental commanders and played a crucial role in commanding heavy armored units on the various fronts of World War II.

The early command versions also possessed the typical features of the first production Tigers, including the Feifel air filter system, smoke grenade launchers on the turret, and the early commander's cupola. Due to their central command function, they were considered particularly important vehicles within heavy tank battalions.