German Tiger II Henschel with Zimmerit, Winter Camouflage (387.19-WY)
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| Article Number | 387.19-WY |
| Product Release Year | 2015 |
| Scale | 1:87 HO Scale |
| Build Type | Ready-Made |
| Dimensions | L: 4.5 in · W: 1.7 in · H: 1.5 in |
| Historical & Vehicle Details | |
| Country | Germany |
| Military Branch | German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) |
| Era | World War II |
| Vehicle Type | Heavy Tank |
| Vehicle Family | Tiger II |
| Paint Scheme | Winter Whitewash |
Model Overview
This Ready-Made Artitec model captures the imposing German Tiger II heavy tank with the later flat-front production turret commonly known among collectors as the Henschel turret. Its distinctive long-barreled main gun, broad sloped hull, heavy side skirts, overlapping road wheels, tow cables, pioneer tools, rear exhaust system, and open turret hatches are reproduced in finely rendered 1:87 HO-scale detail.
The defining feature is its heavily weathered winter finish. Areas of worn whitewash reveal the dark-yellow base beneath, while the deeply textured Zimmerit coating remains visible across the hull and turret. Mud, rust, grime, and paint wear accent the tracks, running gear, engine deck, and rear fittings, while black-and-white Balkenkreuz markings complete the authentic German appearance. Artitec identifies this as a hand-painted Ready-Made model constructed from resin with etched-metal components.
- Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
- German Tiger II heavy tank with Henschel-style production turret
- Textured Zimmerit coating across the hull and turret
- Weathered winter whitewash over a dark-yellow base
- Long 8.8 cm KwK 43 L/71 main gun
- Open turret hatches and German Balkenkreuz markings
- Finely reproduced tow cables, pioneer tools, exhausts, road wheels, and tracks
- Hand-painted resin model with etched-metal details
- Suitable for military collectors, HO-scale layouts, vehicle displays, and dioramas
Vehicle History
About Artitec Ready-Made Models
Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.
Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.
Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.