Academy 13299 TIGER-I Gruppe Fehrmann, Essel 1945 – 1:35 Scale Plastic Model Kit

The plastic model kit Academy 13299 TIGER-I Gruppe Fehrmann, Essel 1945 is an excellent choice for military enthusiasts and historical modelers alike. The model is produced in the popular 1:35 scale, offering a perfect balance between detail and ease of assembly for model builders. This kit represents the German heavy tank PzKpfw VI Tiger I, which served in the special unit Gruppe Fehrmann during the final months of World War II.

Vehicle History

The Tiger I tanks were among the most recognizable and formidable fighting machines of the Wehrmacht. This edition of the model is inspired by vehicles used by Gruppe Fehrmann, a formation composed of the last operational Tiger and Panther tanks, formed in March 1945 for the desperate defense operations around the town of Essel in Germany. These vehicles are known for their unique combinations of equipment (e.g., turrets from different production series), which resulted from shortages at the end of the war.

• Scale: 1:35
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht)
• Historical period: World War II (final months of 1945)
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Kit includes: detailed plastic parts for model assembly, decals reproducing the markings of Gruppe Fehrmann vehicles
• Add-ons: kit does not include resin or photo-etched parts – it can be expanded with aftermarket accessories
• Built dimensions: approximately 24 cm in length

Categories and target group

The product belongs to the category of 1:35 military vehicle plastic model kits. With highly accurate details and realistic decals, this model is recommended for advanced modelers and armor history enthusiasts. The build difficulty is rated at 4/5 – it requires experience, precision, and patience, especially during painting and applying decals.

Why choose this model?

Academy 13299 TIGER-I Gruppe Fehrmann, Essel 1945 is a unique kit, presenting a rare and little-known version of the Tiger from the end of World War II. It makes for an impressive display piece in any collection, and the many details allow for the assembly of a highly realistic replica with a historical background. This is a proposal for modelers who value both accuracy of reproduction and technical challenges in assembly and painting.