Dragon 6208 Sd.Kfz. 182 Kingtiger Henschel Turret (1/35) – plastic tank model kit

The Dragon 6208 plastic model kit depicts the German heavy tank Sd.Kfz. 182 Kingtiger (Königstiger) with Henschel turret in 1/35 scale. It is an excellent choice for demanding modelers who value precision and faithful reproduction. The manufacturer—renowned company Dragon—provides perfectly fitting parts and a wealth of details, characteristics for which their kits are known.

Historical Information

The Sd.Kfz. 182 Tiger II, more widely known as the Kingtiger, was the final heavy tank produced by the Third Reich during World War II. The model included in this Dragon kit features the characteristic Henschel-type turret—a solution introduced in series production from mid-1944. These tanks were primarily deployed on the Western and Eastern Fronts of Europe, present in battles such as Caen, the Ardennes, and within Germany itself in 1944-1945.

• Scale: 1/35 – designed for enthusiasts of dioramas and mid-scale armored tank collections.
• Country of use: Germany (Third Reich).
• Historical period: World War II, years 1944–1945.
• Material: high-quality plastic, ideal for working with both acrylic and enamel paints.
• Contents of the kit: sprues with parts for self-assembly of the tank, plastic Henschel turret components, highly flexible DS track, decals with Wehrmacht unit markings, and photo-etched parts for enhanced realism of the model’s finish.
• Category: 1/35 scale plastic model kit of a combat tank.

Dragon 6208 Sd.Kfz. 182 Kingtiger Henschel Turret is a highly detailed model, recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers. The build difficulty level is 4/5 – the kit requires precise cutting, sanding, and assembling of numerous small parts as well as experience in applying photo-etched details.

This model is perfect both as a standalone showcase in a military collection and as part of larger dioramas depicting the final battles of World War II. Highly recommended for every armored warfare enthusiast and fans of German military engineering due to its exceptional detailing, abundance of features, and wide range of painting and customization possibilities.