Kagero 0015 Königstiger EN – model publication Photosniper No. 15

Kagero 0015 Königstiger EN (Photosniper No. 15) is a specialized publication dedicated to the legendary heavy tank Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B "Königstiger" (Tiger II), published in English by the renowned publisher Kagero. This extremely valuable book is aimed both at military history enthusiasts and modelers wishing to recreate a realistic appearance of this German machine from World War II.

• Product category: modeling book, historical and technical source
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 80 (A4 format, high-quality print on matte coated paper)
• Binding: softcover
• ISBN: 978-83-64596-23-0
• Publisher: Kagero

Historical and technical description

The Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B, better known as the Königstiger or King Tiger, was the heaviest mass-produced tank of World War II. Introduced into service in the German army (Third Reich) from mid-1944, it participated in the most important battles on the Eastern and Western fronts — including, among others, in the Ardennes and during fighting on the territory of Germany and Poland. Its long-barreled 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 cannon and armor reaching up to 180 mm made it a particularly formidable opponent, though it was not without its flaws.

Contents and advantages of the publication

• Large number of high-quality archival photographs of the vehicle at the front (several dozen black-and-white illustrations and color profiles)
• Detailed descriptions of the Porsche turret and Henschel turret versions – unique technical sketches and cross-sections
• Examples of Königstiger’s combat use in both the East and West
• Paint scheme diagrams reconstructed from archival sources (helpful for building models in 1/35, 1/16, 1/72 and other scales)
• Photos of preserved museum examples (Munster, Bovington, La Gleize)

Who is it dedicated to?

I recommend the Kagero 0015 Königstiger EN publication to all armor modelers, historical reenactors, and military history historians, especially those assembling models of German armored vehicles from World War II. The expert content and clear diagrams and archival materials make it an invaluable aid both for beginners (difficulty level for model building based on the book: 2/5) and advanced enthusiasts of this topic.

Choose Photosniper No. 15 and enhance your modeling projects with first-hand knowledge and resources!