This model is of the concept tank designed by Ferdinand Porsche during World War Two to fill the role of a new heavy tank. The basis of the tank came from Porsche's design for the VK 30.01 (P) sometimes known as the leopard. This project was intended to create a new German heavy tank, but was later abandoned due to needing better armor. Porsche took the general design of the VK 30.01 (P) and made it larger to create his Tiger (sometimes called the Tiger P). Porsche's tank was competing against Henschel's design (Both shared the same Krupp Turret), but, during demonstration in front of Hitler, the Tiger (P) broke down due to its overly complex hybrid drivetrain. Ultimately, Henschel's design was chosen since it was faster, used less copper, was easier to maintain, was more maneuverable and didn't break down in front of Hitler. Even though it was not chosen roughly 90 Porsche Tiger chassis had already been produced, the overwhelming majority of which were converted into the famous tank destroyers known as Elefants (or Ferdinands). However, one Tiger (P) (turret number 003) did see service against the Russians where it was ultimately lost. Other designs based off of the Tiger (P) included the Rammtiger and Bergetiger. This model was made entirely by myself over the course of about 1 month. Please give credit if used. Also, the turret on this model is identical to an early Tiger I should anyone be making one.
Specifications:
Main Gun: 8,8 cm KwK 36 L/56
Secondary Gun: 7,92 mm MG 34
Armor: 80-200 mm
Speed: 40 km/h
Crew: 5
Length: 9.34 m
Width: 3.38 m
Height: 2.80 m
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- Comments
tobykarlThat's an amazing model！I can image it consume your so much time and energy.5/30/2017Brian G.Thank you very much! I am very glad that people appreciate my work!5/30/2017
Erlyn A.es uno de muy pocos modelos históricos y esta muy bien hecho 100/1003/27/2020C'est T.One of the best Tiger 1 (P) models I've seen on the internet besides those big budget tank games. Great work!5/29/2021
