Italeri 6764 - 1:35 Tiger Support Vehicle

Plastic model kit of the Tiger Support Vehicle

The Italeri 6764 kit in 1:35 scale represents a support vehicle based on the chassis of the German Tiger I heavy tank. Such vehicles were intended to provide logistical and technical support to Tiger units at the front. Although often improvised and rarely produced in large numbers, support vehicles played an important role in ensuring the operational readiness of frontline armored units.

Kit contents:

• injection-molded parts for the Tiger I hull and chassis,
• detailed components of the support vehicle superstructure,
• small field equipment details,
• decals for different marking options,
• assembly instructions with painting guide.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: approx. 24 cm
• Manufacturer: Italeri
• Skill level: intermediate

Note: Kit does not include glue, paints or tools.

Building the model:

This kit allows modelers to build an unusual Tiger-based variant configured as a support vehicle. With fine details and alternative marking options, it is ideal for diorama settings depicting German armored units during World War II.

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files and sanding paper
• Brushes and/or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Paints in German WWII camouflage colors

About the Tiger Support Vehicle:

The Tiger I heavy tank required extensive logistical and technical support, which led to the adaptation of existing chassis for auxiliary purposes. Support vehicles were used to transport ammunition, fuel, and provide field maintenance. Although often improvised, these vehicles were vital in maintaining the combat effectiveness of Tiger units.

Italeri – Italian model manufacturer

Italeri is a renowned Italian company producing plastic model kits of military vehicles, aircraft, ships and figures. Their kits are appreciated for quality, accuracy and a wide variety of historical subjects.