1:35 Tiger Tank Model kit comparison: Dragon and Tamiya

*It has come to my attention that the audio has gotten off sync somehow in this video. My apologies, I'm not sure how to fix it.

This is a comparison of Tiger tank variants and the 1:35 scale model kits available to make them from Dragon and Tamiya. This video is meant for those modelers who want to make a Tiger tank but aren't sure about which kits are good, or what version of a Tiger to make.

[TheAcolyteofEdenHall]

Cannot explain my fascination with Tiger tanks. Have built 7 different kits. Your dedication to perfection is admirable. Thanks for the information. Phil

[dtmjax]

Excellent videos Adam. Really has helped me get through the weeds of all the different kits, etc. and what I should look for and stay away from. I've been a modeler for decades but mostly 1-32 scale aircraft and various scale cars and race cars. Just really getting in to tanks, and it's almost like a new hobby again for me. Thanks to you and a couple other good channels helping find my way. Keep up the good work sir!

[chelseachelseaboy]

As a complete Tiger novice I found this video an excellent source of info....I never realised DML had put so many Tiger kits out, I really hope you put up an update on the other Tiger kits that have been released since you did this video., thank you so much for this one, superb.

[scottbedard]

Hopefully you will make a comeback and review the new dragon tigers.

[peterhorne]

Hi Adam Mann, thank you for your input, much appreciated and I enjoyed your video. I am a Tiger aficionado and freak, thanks for pointing out the various aspects of the Tamiya and Dragon kits. I prefer the Dragon Tigers with moulded on Zimmerit, as it saves time and allows me to focus on other aspects of the model I'm trying to model. Thank you, and keep up the good work!!

[rcostnlct]

Adam, I appreciate your comments and information! I am several steps below you in terms of detail and accuracy, but I enjoy the research, assembling, and painting of model tanks! My son and I had a laugh from your comments on the first Tamiya Tiger kit. That was my first German tank model, purchased in 1975 [from of all places, K-Mart!] for $7.50. Not only do I still have it, but my son purchased another one for me [minus the motor] from a military model show last November for $10.00! Three-digit prices for any 1/35 scale vehicle is way out of my league, and I'm sure many others as well, especially those like my son just starting into model building and collecting. So thanks for explaining how to get the accuracy with economy!

[hgbarnes]

Hi, I'm taking in as many reviews in order to buy my first Tiger, well my first tank, and this was very helpful. Thank you Adam.

[TacticalJackalope]

O.K. Adam, I just finished watching the video in its entirety.  I am very impressed sir very well done.  I put this in my favorites box right away for future reference.  In my very humble opinion this is The definitive guide on buying Tigers for the uninitiated or simply those who want to know more.  The amount of back ground information as well as the detailed explanation of each kit is just fantastic.  I would give this video 2 "likes" if that were possible.  Well done bud...well done.  It would nice to see you do a follow up or companion piece on the AFV Club Tigers at some point.  I know Coen is not a big fan but I think they represent an excellent value for the money.

[jamesmackenzie]

About the best video I’ve seen on Tiger variants - I’ve been building up my ref materials so this vid helps massively. I don’t think you are OTT with your POV. I think they are very valid and pertinent. Awesome work - thanks

[paulmcwilliams]

I do love the Tiger tanks and I think Tamiya kits are nice. They are still expensive but not as expensive as Dragon's are. I started building models when I was seven years old, and now I'm 56. Model prices now are sky high and I really don't know how anyone can afford to build anymore, especially when your on a fixed income so I really appreciate this video.

[sabrekai]

I built 35056 way back in 1975, while I was in college. It still survivies today and it is sitting on my shelf now.

[HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

It's 2020 and I am locked away from my workbench. This helped me a lot Adam :)

[steviegibson]

great video and good advice. I watched this again as I just bought the Tamiya mid Tiger. Its a little dissapointing, detail wise and even parts wise. compared to the RFM Tiger which I bought when it came out, the Tamiya kit is in the stone age. OK, that was a bit harsh. Not quite. But you get my point. The RFM kit was £40 and the Tamiya was £26 but needs pe grills. Anyway, I video. Also, fyi on eBay, the US sites are always cheaper than eBay UK or Europe. In other words when you say for example that Tiger blah is $45 which is mathematically that is correct. BUT in the real world, a $45 Tiger will be a £45 Tiger. I know you are just helping people with a guide, but I travel to tne US once a year and always look out for stuff on eBay US cos it is a lot cheaper. So its just to give YOU an idea of prices overseas.

[geekyrocket]

Well this is just an outstanding video! I think Andy hit the nail on the head with christening it as the "Definitive Guide to buying a Tiger". I will definitely keep this video close when I'm out looking for a Tiger. Really nicely done mate, and I really like how you edited and brought it all together! I have a few Tamiya Tigers in the stash that you covered, but now I wish I had the Dragon kits instead LOL!

Cheers mate!

[HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

a very interesting video, i built or have seen most of the kits you showed there and it was nice to hear what you think of them. i actually like the tamiya tiger a lot aswell, maybe it is the kit i built most often. i think at least 4 times and still enjoyable :)

[roberttimofte]

Thx a lot for that! You don't know how much i've looking for something like this! Now i know for sure what kit to buy, didn't know what's in their Dragon Kit's.

[revhead]

Dragon don't care about their customers, its that simple, , great video mate ...

[ronstar]

There was a collector in California who has assembled and restored dozens of real tanks from all wars. They are beautiful. He has an authentic Tiger tank, in mint condition, and I was allowed to get inside of it as a photographer. It was stunning inside. Large blocks of machined alloys and extremely high precision fittings. Just astonishing. The Tiger tank seemed to be the apex of military vehicles I had ever seen. The museum had Russian tanks, Chinese tanks, English, and US tanks, as well as German tanks. There were tiny tanks from WWI, and current tanks from the Russian army. Beautiful. I believe he closed his private museum and possibly sold off some of the tanks. He had a full shop with workers restoring tanks, and had just fished this Tiger from a River in Europe, where it had been submerged for fifty years. He brought it back to mint running condition, including (non functioning) weapons and all accessories. The museum was somewhere near San Jose in the hills. I forget the name of the guy or the location.

[alvinmarcus]

I know why finding a Tiger is getting harder to do,
Cause you got em all. 😂

[DMStaxi]

I like your video very much. Great and clear information!  I just decided to buy Dragon 6383 and 6406. Thanks for the upload Adam!