FlyHawk Model FH72002 German Sd.Kfz. 182 Kingtiger (Henschel Production) – Upgrade Set for Dragon 7240, 7246, 7361, 7362 in 1/72 Scale

FlyHawk Model FH72002 is a premium upgrade set designed for the Dragon Sd.Kfz. 182 Kingtiger (Henschel Production) kits in the popular and highly detailed 1/72 scale. Compatible with Dragon kits 7240, 7246, 7361, and 7362, the set significantly enhances the detail of your replica of this German super-heavy tank from World War II. The set provides the ability to reproduce even the finest details and modify key model components that are typically limited by injection-molding technology.

Brief Historical Overview

The German heavy tank Sd.Kfz. 182 Tiger II, commonly known as the Kingtiger, was among the most powerful armored fighting vehicles of World War II. The Henschel production version featured a simplified turret and improved reliability compared to the initial Porsche examples. The Kingtiger was used on both the Eastern and Western fronts from 1944 until the end of the war, becoming particularly famed for its role in the Battle of the Bulge and the fighting in Normandy.

• Set scale: 1/72
• Country of use: Third Reich (Germany)
• Historical period: World War II (1944-1945)
• Material: photo-etched (metal) and resin parts
• Intended for: dedicated to Dragon plastic kits 7240, 7246, 7361, 7362
• Contents:
  • Photo-etched details: handles, shield elements, ventilation grilles, tool mounts, locks, track links, and other fine parts
  • Resin parts: spare and supplementary pieces not available in the standard sprue
• Category: upgrade set for plastic model kits
• Manufacturer: FlyHawk

Why choose FlyHawk FH72002?

This set allows you to create an exceptionally realistic 1/72 scale Kingtiger replica. Photo-etched parts deliver sharp, precise edges and a level of detail impossible to achieve with standard plastic, while the resin parts help eliminate the shortcomings of the original Dragon kit parts. It is the ideal choice for advanced modelers and WWII armor enthusiasts who demand maximum realism and high quality workmanship.

• Recommended difficulty level: 4/5 – suitable for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the precision required when assembling photo-etched and resin components.

If you want your Kingtiger model to stand out and faithfully recreate the historical vehicle – FlyHawk FH72002 is an essential upgrade set for your workbench!