Build Your Own Tiger I Ponderous Panzer
Step into the history of World War II armoured warfare with the Metal Time Tiger I Ponderous Panzer Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit. Based on the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank, this detailed model recreates the characteristic hull, turret, commander's cupola, gun and distinctive interleaved road-wheel arrangement of the original vehicle.
With 188 precision-crafted stainless steel pieces, individual track links and a functional wind-up mechanism, the Ponderous Panzer offers a challenging and rewarding building experience for military history enthusiasts, collectors and technical model builders.
⚙️ A Functional Moving Tiger I Model
Designed for collectors, military history enthusiasts and experienced builders, the Ponderous Panzer features:
- 188 precision-crafted metal pieces
- Quality stainless steel construction
- Wind-up spring mechanism
- Moving tracks
- Rotating turret
- Opening hatch
- Individual track links for added realism
- Characteristic interleaved road-wheel arrangement
- Detailed Tiger I hull and turret
- Detailed commander's cupola and gun
- Unique serial number for collectability
- Metal Time Club accessories
- Wargaming bonus pack
The spring-powered mechanism allows the completed tank to move and tackle small obstacles, while the individual track links and detailed road-wheel arrangement add realism to the finished model.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy a detailed building experience combining mechanical engineering, technical modelling and military history.
- Develops technical creativity
- Encourages interest in engineering and military history
- Provides an engaging hands-on mechanical project
- Advanced Difficulty Level 6/8
- Approximately 20 hours assembly time
- Ideal for experienced model builders
- Creates a functional moving model once completed
The Ponderous Panzer is designed as a more demanding Metal Time project, with its individual track links and mechanical movement system adding complexity to the assembly process.
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: Tiger I Ponderous Panzer
Model Number: MT020
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Pieces: 188
Difficulty Level: Medium
Assembly Time: Approximately 20 Hours
Finished Size: 12.2 × 6.1 × 4.4 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 4.8 × 2.4 × 1.73 in
Recommended Age: 14+
Moving Mechanism: Wind-up spring mechanism
Moving Tracks: Yes
Rotating Turret: Yes
Opening Hatch: Yes
The completed Ponderous Panzer is a detailed Tiger I model with a spring-powered movement mechanism, moving tracks, rotating turret and opening hatch.
📦 What's Included
- 6 steel sheets
- Pliers
- File
- Assembly gloves
- Polishing cloth
- Clockwork mechanism
- Club Stickers
- Wargaming bonus pack
(Includes 1 Metal Time Tiger I Ponderous Panzer Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- Difficulty Level 6/8
- Wind-up spring mechanism included
- Moving tracks
- Rotating turret
- Opening hatch
- Contains small parts
- Recommended for ages 14+
- Wargaming bonus pack included
🧩 Recommended Age
14+
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Tank & Military History Enthusiasts
The Metal Time Tiger I Ponderous Panzer Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit makes an impressive gift for:
- WWII history enthusiasts
- Tiger I enthusiasts
- Tank collectors
- Military history fans
- DIY hobbyists
- Mechanical model builders
- Metal model collectors
- Engineering enthusiasts
- Scale model enthusiasts
- Historical vehicle collectors
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, hobby collections and special occasions.
🏛️ A Detailed & Moving WWII Display Piece
Once completed, the Tiger I Ponderous Panzer becomes more than a static military model. Its stainless steel construction, individual track links, rotating turret, opening hatch and wind-up movement mechanism create an interactive display with a strong mechanical character.
The model preserves key visual features of the original Tiger I, including its distinctive hull and turret shape, commander's cupola, main gun and characteristic road-wheel arrangement. Its functional spring mechanism also allows the finished tank to move across a surface and overcome small obstacles.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
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