Master GM-72-022 PzKpfw VI Tiger I – 1/72 scale barrel set

The Master GM-72-022 PzKpfw VI Tiger I set is an extremely precise kit of metal components designed for 1/72 scale models, dedicated to the German heavy tank PzKpfw VI Tiger I. This set includes the barrel of the famous 88mm KwK36 L/56 main gun with the late-style muzzle brake, two MG-34 machine gun barrels, and the final version of the gun mantlet shield.

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: Precisely turned metals (brass and stainless alloy)
• Manufacturer: Master (Poland)
• Intended for: Plastic model kits from various manufacturers (e.g. Revell, Dragon, Zvezda, Trumpeter)
• Category: Model accessory set – metal barrel and details for plastic models

Historical information and application

The Tiger I tank was one of the icons of World War II, used by the Wehrmacht from 1942 on all major fronts of the conflict. Its most famous use can be found at the Battle of Kursk and in armored operations during the Normandy campaign and in Italy. It was feared among Allied armored units owing to its 88mm KwK36 gun, one of the most effective tank guns of that era.

This set allows you to build a replica of the vehicle corresponding to the final production series with a characteristic late-style muzzle brake and the final gun mantlet version.

• Period: World War II (years in use: 1942–1945)
• Countries of use: Third Reich – German armored forces of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS
• Known deployment locations: Kursk, Normandy, Italy, Eastern Front

What sets this product apart?

• The use of turned metal parts allows for unparalleled precision and realism, exceeding the capabilities of plastic details.
• Designed for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of World War II armored vehicles.
• The ideal way to enhance the quality of your finished miniature by accurately reproducing key detail areas essential for realism.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers; requires careful assembly.

Recommended for all modelers who value a high level of detail representation and the realism of historic armored vehicle models.