Rye Field Model 5139 Tiger I Early Production Wittmann Kursk 1943 Standart Version 1/35

The Rye Field Model 5139 plastic model kit is an exceptionally detailed recreation of the German heavy tank Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I Early Production, in the legendary variant commanded by Michael Wittmann during the Battle of Kursk in July 1943. This product, in the popular 1/35 scale, provides the opportunity to recreate one of the most iconic armored vehicles of World War II. The Tiger I Early Production was widely used by the German forces from January to August 1943, especially on the Eastern Front, standing as the technological pinnacle of German armored design of the era.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin and service: Germany, Wehrmacht/SS, World War II
• Period of use: World War II, early Tiger I service – Eastern Front, Battle of Kursk Salient, July 1943
• Material: high-quality plastic (plastic model kit)
• Included in the set: hull and turret with realistic details, segmented tracks, decals with historical markings of the 13th Company, SS Panzer Regiment 1 "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler", instructions, and painting schemes
• Model features: standard version – simplified interior for quicker build, full replication of 1943 details, turret without smoke dischargers, mufflers with shields, authentic side armor skirts
• Category: plastic model kit
• Historical example: Wittmann's vehicle – used during the Kursk offensive, Prokhorovka area

Rye Field Model 5139 Tiger I Early Production Wittmann Kursk 1943 Standart Version 1/35 is a model dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers wishing to create an authentic replica of the German Tiger from the summer of 1943. Thanks to the simplified interior, the model works well both as an impressive element in an Eastern Front diorama and as a standalone display. The kit is recommended for military history enthusiasts, reenactors, and all fans of World War II armored battles.

Difficulty level: 3/5 – the model requires precision and attention, but the simplified interior allows for a quicker completion of the project.
This set is an excellent choice for fans of historical accuracy and faithfully recreated armored vehicles from the most famous tank battle in history!