Tamiya 35252 - 1/35 German Tiger II Ardennes Front Model Kit with Motorcycle  [35252]

1/35 King Tiger II Ardennes kit by Tamiya 35252

The Tamiya 35252 release brings a finely modelled King Tiger II to the bench, presented in 1/35 scale for accurate battlefield modelling. The set includes a DKW NZ350 military motorcycle to add contextual realism to Ardennes style compositions.

Design background and kit content

The Tiger II was a late-war response to heavier enemy armor, fitted with the potent Type 43 L71 88mm gun and upgraded protection. This kit reproduces key items such as two alternative gun mantlets and a well-detailed turret assembly. It also provides three figures to populate scenes with commander and crew roles.

The included DKW NZ350 reflects wartime adjustments like reduced lighting and trimmed fenders, mirroring resource constraints in late production runs.

Building notes and display uses

Modelmakers will find this kit useful for compact dioramas focused on the Ardennes drive. The ability to position hatches and the motorcycle alongside the tank gives scope for storytelling. The parts and surface detail suit both display and kitbashing projects.