Trumpeter 00949 - 1:16 Pz.Kpfw.VI Sd.Kfz.182 Tiger II Henschel 105mm

Pz.Kpfw. VI Sd.Kfz.182 Tiger II Henschel 105 mm – 1:16 scale plastic model by Trumpeter

The Trumpeter 00949 kit represents the German heavy tank Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger II (Sd.Kfz.182) Henschel variant, equipped with a hypothetical 105 mm KwK L/68 cannon. This large-scale 1:16 model combines impressive size with exceptional engineering detail, featuring a fully reproduced interior, working suspension and metal components. The design is based on late-war German development studies exploring the up-gunning of the Tiger II to maintain battlefield superiority.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:16
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Skill level: advanced
• Length: approx. 63 cm
• Version: Tiger II Henschel with 105 mm gun
• Full interior (engine, fighting compartment, turret)
• Metal barrel and tracks
• Photo-etched details included
• Movable suspension and turret

Note: Glue, paints and modeling tools are not included.

About the kit:

This high-end kit includes hundreds of parts molded with outstanding precision. The interior is fully detailed, showing the Maybach HL230 P30 engine, ammunition storage, transmission, crew compartments and turret layout. The metal barrel and tracks add realistic weight and durability, while photo-etched components enhance fine details such as air intake grilles and brackets. The suspension is functional, allowing natural posing on dioramas. With its combination of complexity and authenticity, this kit is designed for experienced modelers.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife and sprue cutters
• Files or sanding sticks
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Model paints in Wehrmacht camouflage (Dunkelgelb, Olivgrün, Rotbraun)

About the Tiger II 105 mm concept:

The Tiger II “Königstiger” was Germany’s heaviest operational tank of World War II, featuring up to 180 mm of frontal armor and the powerful 88 mm KwK 43 L/71 gun. In the final months of the war, German engineers studied the possibility of fitting a more powerful 105 mm cannon to counter Allied heavy tanks such as the IS-2 and M26 Pershing. Although no Tiger II was ever built with this weapon, the concept represents the peak of German tank design ambition and has become a favorite subject among historians and modelers alike.

Original vehicle data (Tiger II Henschel):

• Length: 10.28 m (approx. 11.0 m with 105 mm gun)
• Width: 3.75 m
• Height: 3.09 m
• Weight: 69.8 tons
• Engine: Maybach HL230 P30, 700 hp
• Top speed: 41 km/h
• Range: 170 km
• Crew: 5
• Armament: 105 mm KwK L/68 (projected), 2 × MG34 machine guns

About the manufacturer Trumpeter:

Trumpeter is a world-renowned Chinese manufacturer of large-scale plastic model kits, known for precision molding, full interior detailing and superior fit. The company’s 1:16 armor series stands among the finest in the hobby, offering unmatched realism and engineering. The Tiger II 105 mm edition is a centerpiece for advanced modelers and collectors seeking the ultimate representation of Germany’s most formidable tank design.